Named characters

5561 Lucilla (1661)/Miss Lucilla (28)/Lucilla Marjoribanks (19)/Poor Lucilla (5)/the experienced Lucilla (2)/dear Miss Lucilla (1)/dear Lucilla (1)/the bland Lucilla (1)/the candid Lucilla (1)/And Lucilla (1)/the " Poor Lucilla (1)/poor dear Lucilla (1)
2594 Miss Marjoribanks (930)/This Miss Marjoribanks (1)/her,—Miss Marjoribanks (1)/the Marjoribanks (1)
2587 [NARRATOR]
2092 Mr Cavendish (435)/Cavendish (31)/Major Brown (7)/Poor Mr Cavendish (4)/poor Mr Cavendish (3)/Mr Brown (3)/young Mr Cavendish (2)/young Cavendish (2)/old Brown (2)/Dear Mr Cavendish (1)/poor Mr Cavendish , who was an old neighbour , and to whom Major Brown could not but think the Marjoribanks and others (1)/poor Major Brown (1)
785 Barbara (181)/Barbara Lake (55)/Poor Barbara (2)/Lake (1)/the unfeeling Barbara (1)/Poor dear Barbara (1)/dazzling Barbara (1)/poor Barbara (1)/that Barbara (1)/Poor Barbara Lake (1)
774 Tom (189)/Thomas (55)/Tom Marjoribanks (29)/Mr Tom (8)/the unlucky Tom (2)/Mr Thomas Marjoribanks (1)/The unfortunate Tom (1)/Mr Marjoribanks (1)
628 Mrs Woodburn (119)/Barbara (71)/Woodburn (8)/young Mrs Woodburn (2)/the uncivil Barbara (1)/poor Barbara (1)/poor Mrs Woodburn , who had nothing to do with it , and had indeed calculated upon perfecting her sketch of Barbara (1)
624 Mrs Chiley (208)/Dear Mrs Chiley (21)/old Mrs Chiley (6)/kind old Mrs Chiley (1)/dear Mrs Chiley (1)
607 Rose (184)/Rose Lake (14)/little Rose Lake (6)/little Rose (4)/poor little Rose (2)/Little Rose (1)/Linda (1)/the straightforward Rose (1)/poor Rose (1)
527 Mr Ashburton (154)/Ashburton (9)/fellow Ashburton (1)/Poor Mr Ashburton (1)
391 Dr Marjoribanks (164)
293 Mrs Mortimer (106)/poor Mrs Mortimer (3)/Poor Mrs Mortimer (2)/Mortimer (1)
256 Aunt Jemima (104)/Dear Aunt Jemima (6)/lifted Aunt Jemima (1)/dear Aunt Jemima (1)
244 Nancy (99)/Betsy (8)/the redoubtable Nancy (1)/that Nancy , who was longing for a little gossip , insulted and reviled him , and declared that since he took up with that Betsy there never was a sensible word to be got out of him (1)
225 Mr Beverley (80)/the Archdeacon (16)/Mr Archdeacon Beverley (4)/Archdeacon (2)/The Archdeacon (2)
149 Mrs John (47)/Mrs Marjoribanks (9)/Mrs John Marjoribanks (6)/John (1)
107 Mr Bury (45)
100 Mr Lake (37)/poor Mr Lake (2)/little Mr Lake (1)
98 Tom (19)/Thomas (6)/Poor Tom (4)/poor Tom (1)
77 Miss Bury (30)
77 General Travers (34)/the Archdeacon (4)/Archdeacon (2)/the Archdeacon who had planted a heavy foot on his neck , or General Travers , who , with still more fatal force , had found out the way to Grove Street (1)/Travers (1)/The Archdeacon (1)
72 Mrs Centum (25)/Mr Centum (19)/Centum (5)/Mr and Mrs Centum (1)/poor Mr Centum (1)
72 Carlingford (62)/all Carlingford (4)
62 Harry (21)/little Henry (1)/Hal (1)
61 Mrs Centum (25)/Dear Mrs Centum (3)
61 Mr Woodburn (14)/Woodburn (1)
59 Lady Richmond (28)/Dear Lady Richmond (2)
55 Mr Cavendish (10)/Lucilla (7)/the Lucilla of old , who had schemed and plotted for Mr Cavendish (1)/This Mr Cavendish (1)
51 Papa (20)/papa (6)
49 Colonel Chiley (29)/old Colonel Chiley (2)/The Colonel (1)/Even Colonel Chiley , who was undecided in his own mind (1)/Dear Colonel Chiley (1)
42 Mr Beverley (8)/Dear Mr Beverley (1)
41 Dr Rider (15)/young Dr Rider (1)/Rider (1)
40 Edward (7)/poor Edward (1)/Poor Edward (1)/dear Edward (1)
35 Miss Brown (17)/the youngest Miss Brown (1)/the eldest Miss Brown (1)
32 Mr Chiltern (15)/old Mr Chiltern (3)/poor old Mr Chiltern (3)/Poor Mr Chiltern (1)
30 Providence (30)
30 Sir John (11)/Sir John Richmond (4)/young Richmond (1)/John (1)
29 Helen (6)/Nelly (5)/Queen Eleanor (1)
28 Miss Lake (10)/Lake (1)/that Miss Lake (1)
28 Maria Brown (7)/Maria (5)/poor little Molly Brown (1)/Molly Brown (1)
28 Garrett (1)/Uncle Garrett (1)
26 Barbara (8)/the Lakes (2)/Barbara Lakes (1)
26 Mary Jane (14)
25 Mr Holden (15)
25 Charles (2)/Charlie Centum (1)
20 Mary Chiley (8)/Mary (1)
18 John Brown (13)
17 Charles (9)/Charles Beverley (2)
16 Jove (13)/Here!—By Jove (1)
16 Mr Cavendish (1)
16 Mr Kavan (3)/poor Mr Kavan (1)/Kavan (1)/the Mr Kavan (1)
15 Grange Lane (12)/Lane (1)
15 the Miss Browns (6)/The Miss Browns (1)/the Browns (1)
15 Mr Cavendish (1)
13 young Osmond Brown (1)/Poor Osmond (1)/Osmond (1)/Osmond Brown (1)
13 Mr Cavendish (1)
13 Poor Mrs Chiley (1)
11 Mr Tufton (5)/old Mr Tufton (1)
11 the Cavendishes (10)/Mr Cavendishes (1)
9 Fanny (4)/Fanny Middleton (1)
9 Heaven (9)
9 Lydia (3)/Lydia Brown (2)
9 George (8)/George the Fourth (1)
9 Mr Wentworth (4)/Young Mr Wentworth (1)
9 the Miss Penrhyns (2)/the two old Miss Penrhyns (1)
8 Major Brown (4)/Dear Major Brown (1)
7 Masters (7)
7 Mrs Beverley (5)
7 poor little Oswald Brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the Church , and will ruin all his prospects (1)/Oswald Brown (1)
6 Mr Garrett (1)
6 Miss Hemmings (3)/Miss Jane Hemmings (2)/Miss Jane (1)
6 Mr Cavendish (1)
6 the Beverleys (1)/all the Cavendishes , Beverleys , and Riders who had once had it in their power to distinguish themselves by at least making her an offer , and who had not done it — here at last , in all good faith , honesty , and promptitude (1)/Beverleys (1)/the Riders (1)
6 Marchbank (5)/Marjoribanks of Marchbank (1)
5 Willie (5)
5 Tozer (2)/Mr Tozer (1)
4 Miss Martha (2)/Miss Martha Blount (1)
4 Mr Vincent (2)/young Mr Vincent (1)
4 Lady Western (3)
4 Susan (2)
4 The Firs (2)/the Firs (2)
3 Scotch (3)
3 the Miss Blounts (1)/The Miss Blounts (1)/Miss Blounts (1)
3 Adam Smith (2)
3 mamma (1)
3 Thursday (3)
3 Old Lord Monmouth (1)
3 Dearest Mrs Chiley,—I (1)
3 Ethelinda (2)
3 Mr Cavendish (1)
3 old Penrhyn (2)/old Miss Penrhyn (1)
3 Minerva (3)
3 Solomon (1)
3 Elsworthy (3)
3 Miss (1)
2 Ellis (2)
2 Master (1)
2 Mrs Lake (1)
2 Tummas (1)
2 the Woodburns (2)
2 Christmas (2)
2 Mrs Cavendish (2)
2 Ariadne (1)
2 Armida (2)
2 Missis (1)
2 old Mr Wrangle (1)/Mr Wrangle (1)
2 Fate (2)
2 Good God (1)/God (1)
2 Mr Holden's (1)/Holden's (1)
2 Joan of Arc (2)
2 Mary Centum (1)
2 Good Lord (2)
2 Doctor Marjoribanks (1)
2 Dr Beverley (1)
2 Inmates (2)
2 Miss (1)
2 Lydia Richmond (1)

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

146 Grange Lane
37 Grove Street
8 Mount Pleasant
8 Salem Chapel
8 George Street
6 St Roque 's/St Roque
5 the Firs
3 Marlborough House
3 Carlingford Church
3 the Blue Boar

145 home
71 the house/The house
54 upstairs
53 the drawing - room
48 downstairs
44 the room
40 here
34 the garden
14 there
13 school

GPE

262 Carlingford
15 England
15 India
14 Mount Pleasant
8 Marchbank
6 Parliament
5 Italy
5 Grange Lane
4 Grange
3 Dover

18 the town
9 town
6 the county/the County
5 her kingdom
5 the place
4 the borough
3 a country town
3 the country
2 her native town
2 there

LOC

6 the Continent
2 Mount Pleasant
2 Barbara Lake
1 the Wengern Alp
1 the British Islands
1 the Lakes
1 the North End

136 the world
9 this world
5 the desert/the Desert
5 the earth
3 the surrounding world
3 all the world
3 the land
2 the Swiss mountains
2 the outside world
2 the sea

PER

1722 Lucilla/Miss Lucilla/Lucilla Marjoribanks/Poor Lucilla/the experienced Lucilla/dear Miss Lucilla/dear Lucilla/the bland Lucilla/the candid Lucilla/And Lucilla/the " Poor Lucilla/poor dear Lucilla
933 Miss Marjoribanks/This Miss Marjoribanks/her,—Miss Marjoribanks/the Marjoribanks
492 Mr Cavendish/Cavendish/Major Brown/Poor Mr Cavendish/poor Mr Cavendish/Mr Brown/young Mr Cavendish/young Cavendish/old Brown/Dear Mr Cavendish/poor Mr Cavendish , who was an old neighbour , and to whom Major Brown could not but think the Marjoribanks and others/poor Major Brown
286 Tom/Thomas/Tom Marjoribanks/Mr Tom/the unlucky Tom/Mr Thomas Marjoribanks/The unfortunate Tom/Mr Marjoribanks
245 Barbara/Barbara Lake/Poor Barbara/Lake/the unfeeling Barbara/Poor dear Barbara/dazzling Barbara/poor Barbara/that Barbara/Poor Barbara Lake
237 Mrs Chiley/Dear Mrs Chiley/old Mrs Chiley/kind old Mrs Chiley/dear Mrs Chiley
214 Rose/Rose Lake/little Rose Lake/little Rose/poor little Rose/Little Rose/Linda/the straightforward Rose/poor Rose
203 Mrs Woodburn/Barbara/Woodburn/young Mrs Woodburn/the uncivil Barbara/poor Barbara/poor Mrs Woodburn , who had nothing to do with it , and had indeed calculated upon perfecting her sketch of Barbara
165 Mr Ashburton/Ashburton/fellow Ashburton/Poor Mr Ashburton
164 Dr Marjoribanks

179 the Doctor/The Doctor
155 the Archdeacon/The Archdeacon
137 everybody/Everybody
126 nobody/Nobody
105 one/One
104 my dear/My dear
100 a man/A man
98 people/People
92 anybody/Anybody
84 papa

ORG

1 Broad - Church
1 Irish Church

3 the School of Design
2 the company
1 the school itself
1 the brilliant society of London
1 the best society of Carlingford
1 that new and heretical school
1 with still more fatal force
1 a regiment of cavalry
1 the Church
1 the Female School of Design

VEH

3 the train
3 a carriage
2 her carriage
2 the carriage
2 the same boat
2 the cabs
2 a cab
1 the railway carriage
1 the half - past five train
1 the railway

Text

[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks lost [[her]88-miss marjoribanks mother]272-her mother when [she]88-miss marjoribanks was only fifteen , and when , to add to the misfortune , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was absent at [school]273-school , and could not have it in [her]88-miss marjoribanks power to soothe [[her]88-miss marjoribanks dear]274-her dear mamma 's last moments , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks said . Words are sometimes very poor exponents of such an event : but it happens now and then , on the other hand , that a plain intimation expresses too much , and suggests emotion and suffering which , in reality , have but little , if any , existence . [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john , [poor lady]275-poor lady , had been [an invalid]276-an invalid for many years ; [she]88-miss marjoribanks had grown a little peevish in [her]88-miss marjoribanks loneliness , not feeling [herself]88-miss marjoribanks of much account in [this world]277-this world . There are some rare natures that are content to acquiesce in the general neglect , and forget [themselves]278-themselves when they find [themselves]278-themselves forgotten ; but it is unfortunately much more usual to take the plan adopted by [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john , who devoted all [her]88-miss marjoribanks powers , during the last ten years of [her]88-miss marjoribanks life , to the solacement and care of that poor self which [other people]279-other people neglected . The consequence was , that when [she]88-miss marjoribanks disappeared from [[her]88-miss marjoribanks sofa]280-her sofa — except for the mere physical fact that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was no longer there — [no one]281-no one , except [[her]88-miss marjoribanks maid]282-her maid , whose occupation was gone , could have found out much difference . [[Her]88-miss marjoribanks husband]283-her husband , it is true , who had , somewhere , hidden deep in some secret corner of [his]283-her husband physical organisation , the remains of a heart , experienced a certain sentiment of sadness when [he]283-her husband re - entered [the house from which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had gone away for ever]284-the house from which she had gone away for ever . But [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was too busy [a man]285-a man to waste [his]90-dr marjoribanks feelings on a mere sentiment . [[His]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter , however , was only fifteen , and had floods of tears at [her]286-his daughter command , as was natural at that age . All the way [home]287-home [she]286-his daughter revolved the situation in [her]286-his daughter mind , which was considerably enlightened by novels and popular philosophy — for [the lady at the head of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks school]288-the lady at the head of miss marjoribanks school was [a devoted admirer of Friends in [Council]290-council]289-a devoted admirer of friends in council , and was fond of bestowing that work as a prize , with pencil - marks on the margin — so that [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind had been cultivated , and was brimful of the best of sentiments . [She]88-miss marjoribanks made up [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind on [her]88-miss marjoribanks journey to a great many virtuous resolutions ; for , in such a case as [hers]88-miss marjoribanks , it was evidently the duty of [an only child]291-an only child to devote [herself]291-an only child to [[her]291-an only child father]292-her father 's comfort , and become the sunshine of [his]292-her father life , as [so many young persons of [her]88-miss marjoribanks age]293-so many young persons of her age have been known to become in literature . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had a lively mind , and was capable of grasping all the circumstances of the situation at a glance . Thus , between the outbreaks of [her]88-miss marjoribanks tears for [[her]88-miss marjoribanks mother]272-her mother , it became apparent to [her]88-miss marjoribanks that [she]88-miss marjoribanks must sacrifice [her]88-miss marjoribanks own feelings , and make a cheerful home for [papa]295-papa , and that a great many changes would be necessary in [the household]296-the household — changes which went so far as even to extend to the furniture . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sketched to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks lay back in the corner of [the railway carriage]297-the railway carriage , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks veil down , how [she]88-miss marjoribanks would wind [herself]88-miss marjoribanks up to the duty of presiding at [[her]88-miss marjoribanks [papa]295-papa]298-her papa 's dinner - parties , and charming [everybody]300-everybody by [her]88-miss marjoribanks good humour , and brightness , and devotion to [his]295-papa comfort ; and how , when it was all over , [she]88-miss marjoribanks would withdraw and cry [her]88-miss marjoribanks eyes out in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own room]301-her own room , and be found in the morning languid and worn - out , but always heroical , ready to go [downstairs]302-downstairs and assist at [dear papa]303-dear papa 's breakfast , and keep up [her]88-miss marjoribanks smiles for [him]295-papa till [he]295-papa had gone out to [[his]295-papa patients]304-his patients . Altogether the picture was a very pretty one ; and , considering that [a great many young ladies in deep mourning]305-a great many young ladies in deep mourning put force upon [their]305-a great many young ladies in deep mourning feelings in novels , and maintain a smile for the benefit of [the unobservant male creatures of whom [they]305-a great many young ladies in deep mourning have the charge]306-the unobservant male creatures of whom they have the charge , the idea was not at all extravagant , considering that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was but fifteen . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was not , however , exactly [the kind of figure for this mise en scène]307-the kind of figure for this mise en scène . When [[her]88-miss marjoribanks schoolfellows]308-her schoolfellows talked of [her]88-miss marjoribanks to [[their]308-her schoolfellows friends]309-their friends — for [Lucilla]119-lucilla was already [an important personage at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]310-an important personage at mount pleasant — the most common description [they]308-her schoolfellows gave [her]88-miss marjoribanks was , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was " [a large girl]4388-a large girl "[88-miss marjoribanks] ; and there was great truth in the adjective . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was not to be described as [a tall girl]311-a tall girl — which conveys an altogether different idea — but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was large in all particulars , full and well - developed , with somewhat large features , not at all pretty as yet , though it was known in [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant that [somebody]312-somebody had said that such a face might ripen into beauty , and become " grandiose , "[88-miss marjoribanks] for anything [anybody]313-anybody could tell . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not vain ; but the word had taken possession of [her]88-miss marjoribanks imagination , as was natural , and solaced [her]88-miss marjoribanks much when [she]88-miss marjoribanks made the painful discovery that [her]88-miss marjoribanks gloves were half a number larger , and [her]88-miss marjoribanks shoes a hair - breadth broader , than those of any of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks companions]314-her companions ; but the hands and feet were both perfectly well shaped ; and being at the same time well clothed and plump , were much more presentable and pleasant to look upon than the lean rudimentary schoolgirl hands with which [they]308-her schoolfellows were surrounded . To add to these excellences , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had a mass of hair which , if it could but have been cleared a little in its tint , would have been golden , though at present it was nothing more than tawny , and curly to exasperation . [She]119-lucilla wore it in large thick curls , which did not , however , float or wave , or do any of the graceful things which curls ought to do ; for it had this aggravating quality , that it would not grow long , but would grow ridiculously , unmanageably thick , to the admiration of [[her]119-lucilla companions]314-her companions , but to [her]119-lucilla own despair , for there was no knowing what to do with those short but ponderous locks . These were the external characteristics of [the girl who was going [home]287-home to be a comfort to [[her]119-lucilla widowed father]318-her widowed father , and meant to sacrifice [herself]119-lucilla to [his]318-her widowed father happiness]316-the girl who was going home to be a comfort to her widowed father , and meant to sacrifice herself to his happiness . In the course of [her]119-lucilla rapid journey [she]119-lucilla had already settled upon everything that had to be done ; or rather , to speak truly , had rehearsed everything , according to the habit already acquired by a quick mind , a good deal occupied with itself . First , [she]119-lucilla meant to fall into [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's arms — forgetting , with that singular facility for overlooking the peculiarities of others which belongs to [such a character]320-such a character , that [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was very little given to embracing , and that a hasty kiss on [her]119-lucilla forehead was the warmest caress [he]90-dr marjoribanks had ever given [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter — and then to rush up to [the chamber of death]322-the chamber of death and weep over [dear mamma]323-dear mamma . " And to think [I]119-lucilla was not there to soothe [her]119-lucilla last moments ! "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , with a sob , and with feelings sufficiently real in their way . After this , [the devoted daughter]324-the devoted daughter made up [her]324-the devoted daughter mind to come [downstairs]302-downstairs again , pale as death , but self - controlled , and devote [herself]324-the devoted daughter to papa . Perhaps , if great emotion should make [him]90-dr marjoribanks tearless , as such cases had been known , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would steal into [his]90-dr marjoribanks arms unawares , and so surprise [him]90-dr marjoribanks into weeping . All this went briskly through [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind , undeterred by the reflection that tears were as much out of [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's way as embraces ; and in this mood [she]88-miss marjoribanks sped swiftly along in the inspiration of [her]88-miss marjoribanks first sorrow , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks imagined , but in reality to suffer [her]88-miss marjoribanks first disappointment , which was of a less soothing character than that mild and manageable grief . When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks reached [home]287-home [[her]88-miss marjoribanks mother]272-her mother had been dead for twenty - four hours ; and [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father was not at the door to receive [her]88-miss marjoribanks as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had expected , but by the bedside of [a patient in extremity , who could not consent to go out of [the world]331-the world without [the Doctor]326-the doctor]330-a patient in extremity , who could not consent to go out of the world without the doctor . This was a sad reversal of [her]88-miss marjoribanks intentions , but [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not [the woman]333-the woman to be disconcerted . [She]119-lucilla carried out the second part of [her]119-lucilla programme without either interference or sympathy , except from [[Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john 's maid]334-mrs marjoribanks 's maid , who had some hopes from the moment of [her]334-mrs marjoribanks 's maid arrival . " [I]335-the faithful attendant ca n't abear to think as [I]335-the faithful attendant 'm to be parted from [you]119-lucilla all , [miss]4389-miss , "[335-the faithful attendant] sobbed [the faithful attendant]335-the faithful attendant . " [I]336-the weeping handmaiden 've lost [the best missus]4390-the best missus as ever was , and [I]336-the weeping handmaiden should n't mind going after [her]4390-the best missus . Whenever [any one]4391-any one gets [a good friend]4392-a good friend in [this world]277-this world , [they]4392-a good friend 're [the first to be took away]4394-the first to be took away , "[336-the weeping handmaiden] said [the weeping handmaiden]336-the weeping handmaiden , who naturally saw [her]336-the weeping handmaiden own loss in the most vivid light . " Ah , [Ellis]92-ellis , "[88-miss marjoribanks] cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , reposing [her]88-miss marjoribanks sorrow in the arms of [this anxious attendant]337-this anxious attendant , " [we]4395-we must try to be a comfort to [poor papa]4396-poor papa ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] With this end [Lucilla]119-lucilla made [herself]119-lucilla very troublesome to [the sober - minded Doctor]338-the sober - minded doctor during those few dim days before the faint and daily lessening shadow of poor [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john was removed altogether from [the house]339-the house . When that sad ceremony had taken place , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor returned , serious enough , Heaven knows , to [the great house]341-the great house , where [the faded helpless woman , who had notwithstanding been [his]326-the doctor love and [[his]326-the doctor bride]343-his bride in other days , lay no longer on the familiar sofa , the crisis arrived which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had rehearsed so often , but after quite a different fashion]342-the faded helpless woman , who had notwithstanding been his love and his bride in other days , lay no longer on the familiar sofa , the crisis arrived which miss marjoribanks had rehearsed so often , but after quite a different fashion . [The widower]344-the widower was tearless , indeed , but not from excess of emotion . On the contrary , a painful heaviness possessed [him]344-the widower when [he]344-the widower became aware how little real sorrow was in [his]344-the widower mind , and how small an actual loss was this loss of [[his]326-the doctor wife]345-his wife , which bulked before [the world]331-the world as an event of just as much magnitude as the loss , for example , which [poor Mr Lake]93-mr lake , [the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master , was at the same moment suffering . It was even sad , in another point of view , to think of [a human creature]348-a human creature passing out of [the world]331-the world , and leaving so little trace that [she]348-a human creature had ever been there . As for [the pretty creature whom [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had married]350-the pretty creature whom dr marjoribanks had married , [she]350-the pretty creature whom dr marjoribanks had married had vanished into thin air years and years ago . These thoughts were heavy enough — perhaps even more overwhelming than that grief which develops love to its highest point of intensity . But such were not precisely the kind of reflections which could be solaced by paternal attendrissement over [a weeping and devoted daughter]351-a weeping and devoted daughter . It was May , and the weather was warm for the season ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla had caused the fire to be lighted in [the large gloomy library]352-the large gloomy library where [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks always sat in the evenings , with the idea that it would be " a comfort "[119-lucilla] to [him]326-the doctor ; and , for the same reason , [she]119-lucilla had ordered tea to be served there , instead of the dinner , for which [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , as [she]119-lucilla imagined , could have little appetite . When [the Doctor]326-the doctor went in to [his]326-the doctor favourite seclusion , tired and heated and sad — for even on the day of [[his]326-the doctor wife]345-his wife 's funeral [the favourite doctor of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]356-the favourite doctor of carlingford had [patients]357-patients to think of — the very heaviness of [his]326-the doctor thoughts gave warmth to [his]326-the doctor indignation . [He]326-the doctor had longed for the quiet and the coolness and the solitude of [[his]326-the doctor library]358-his library , apart from [everybody]300-everybody ; and when [he]326-the doctor found it radiant with firelight , tea set on the table , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla crying by the fire , in [her]119-lucilla new crape , the effect upon a temper by no means perfect may be imagined . [The unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man threw both the windows wide open and rang the bell violently , and gave instant orders for the removal of the unnecessary fire and the tea - service . " Let [me]360-the unfortunate man know when dinner is ready , "[360-the unfortunate man] [he]360-the unfortunate man said , in a voice like thunder ; " and if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks wants a fire , let it be lighted in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room . "[360-the unfortunate man] [Lucilla]119-lucilla was so much taken by surprise by this sudden overthrow of [her]119-lucilla programme , that [she]119-lucilla submitted , as [a girl of much less spirit]361-a girl of much less spirit might have done , and suffered [herself]119-lucilla and [her]119-lucilla fire and [her]119-lucilla tea - things to be dismissed [upstairs]362-upstairs , where [she]119-lucilla wept still more at sight of [dear mamma]323-dear mamma 's sofa , and where [Ellis]92-ellis came to mingle [her]119-lucilla tears with those of [[her]119-lucilla young mistress]364-her young mistress , and to beg [dear Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , for the sake of [[her]119-lucilla precious ' elth and [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa]365-her precious ' elth and her dear papa , to be persuaded to take some tea . On the whole , [master]367-master stood lessened in the eyes of all [the household]296-the household by [his]367-master ability to eat [his]367-master dinner , and [his]367-master resentment at having [his]367-master habitudes disturbed . " [[Them]296-the household [men]4399-men]4398-them men would eat and drink if [we]4400-we was all in [our]4400-we graves , "[369-the indignant cook , who indeed had a real grievance] said [the indignant cook , who indeed had a real grievance]369-the indignant cook , who indeed had a real grievance ; and the outraged sentiment of [the kitchen]370-the kitchen was avenged by a bad and hasty dinner , which [the Doctor]326-the doctor , though generally " very particular , "[326-the doctor] swallowed without remark . About an hour afterwards [he]326-the doctor went [upstairs]362-upstairs to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , where [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was waiting for [him]326-the doctor , much less at ease than [she]88-miss marjoribanks had expected to be . Though [he]326-the doctor gave a little sigh at the sight of [[his]326-the doctor wife]345-his wife 's sofa , [he]326-the doctor did not hesitate to sit down upon it , and even to draw it a little out of its position , which , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla described afterwards , was like a knife going into [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart . Though , indeed , [she]119-lucilla had [herself]119-lucilla decided already , in the intervals of [her]119-lucilla tears , that the drawing - room furniture had got very faded and shabby , and that it would be very expedient to have it renewed for the new reign of youth and energy which was about to commence . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks thought [him]326-the doctor insensible , [his]326-the doctor heart was heavy enough . [[His]326-the doctor wife]345-his wife had gone out of [the world]331-the world without leaving the least mark of [her]345-his wife existence , except in [that large girl , whose spirits and forces were unbounded , but whose discretion at the present moment]378-that large girl , whose spirits and forces were unbounded , but whose discretion at the present moment did not seem much greater than [[her]378-that large girl , whose spirits and forces were unbounded , but whose discretion at the present moment mother]272-her mother 's . Instead of thinking of [her]345-his wife as a comfort , [the Doctor]326-the doctor felt [himself]326-the doctor called upon to face a new and unexpected embarrassment . It would have been a satisfaction to [him]326-the doctor just then to have been left to [himself]326-the doctor , and permitted to work on quietly at [his]326-the doctor profession , and to write [his]326-the doctor papers for [the Lancet]381-the lancet , and to see [[his]326-the doctor friends]382-his friends now and then when [he]326-the doctor chose ; for [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was not [a man who had any great need of sympathy by nature]383-a man who had any great need of sympathy by nature , or who was at all addicted to demonstrations of feeling ; consequently , [he]90-dr marjoribanks drew [[his]90-dr marjoribanks wife]345-his wife 's sofa a little farther from the fire , and took [his]90-dr marjoribanks seat on [it]385-it soberly , quite unaware that , by so doing , [he]90-dr marjoribanks was putting a knife into [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's heart . " [I]90-dr marjoribanks hope [you]286-his daughter have had something to eat , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[90-dr marjoribanks] [he]90-dr marjoribanks said ; " do n't get into that foolish habit of flying to tea as [a man]285-a man flies to a dram . It 's a more innocent stimulant , but it 's the same kind of intention . [I]90-dr marjoribanks am not so much against a fire ; it has always a kind of cheerful look . "[90-dr marjoribanks] " Oh , [papa]295-papa , "[286-his daughter] cried [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter , with a flood of indignant tears , " [you]295-papa ca n't suppose [I]286-his daughter want anything to look cheerful this dreadful day . "[286-his daughter] " [I]326-the doctor am far from blaming [you]286-his daughter , [[my]326-the doctor dear]4403-my dear , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; " it is natural [you]286-his daughter should cry . [I]326-the doctor am sorry [I]326-the doctor did not write for [[my]326-the doctor sister]4404-my sister to come , who would have taken care of [you]286-his daughter ; but [I]326-the doctor dislike [strangers]4405-strangers in [the house]339-the house at such a time . However , [I]326-the doctor hope , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]286-his daughter will soon feel [yourself]286-his daughter able to return to [school]273-school ; occupation is always the best remedy , and [you]286-his daughter will have [[your]286-his daughter friends]4408-your friends and [companions]4409-companions — — "[326-the doctor] " [Papa]94-papa ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and then [she]88-miss marjoribanks summoned courage , and rushed up to [him]389-you , and threw [herself]88-miss marjoribanks and [her]88-miss marjoribanks clouds of crape on the carpet at [his]389-you side ( and it may here be mentioned that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had seized the opportunity to have [her]88-miss marjoribanks mourning made long , which had been the desire of [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart , baffled by [mamma]390-mamma and [governess]391-governess for at least a year ) . " [Papa]94-papa ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks exclaimed with fervour , raising to [him]389-you [her]88-miss marjoribanks tear - stained face , and clasping [her]88-miss marjoribanks fair plump hands , " oh , do n't send [me]119-lucilla away ! [I]119-lucilla was only [a silly girl]4410-a silly girl the other day , but this has made [me]119-lucilla [a woman]4411-a woman . Though [I]119-lucilla can never , never hope to take [[dear mamma]323-dear mamma 's place]4413-dear mamma 's place , and be — all — that [she]323-dear mamma was to [you]389-you , still [I]119-lucilla feel [I]119-lucilla can be a comfort to [you]389-you if [you]389-you will let [me]119-lucilla . [You]389-you shall not see [me]119-lucilla cry any more , "[119-lucilla] cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla with energy , rubbing away [her]119-lucilla tears . " [I]119-lucilla will never give way to [my]119-lucilla feelings . [I]119-lucilla will ask for [no companions]4414-no companions — nor — nor anything . As for pleasure , that is all over . Oh , [papa]295-papa , [you]389-you shall never see [me]119-lucilla regret anything , or wish for anything . [I]119-lucilla will give up everything in [the world]331-the world to be a comfort to [you]389-you ! "[119-lucilla] This address , which was utterly unexpected , drove [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks to despair . [He]90-dr marjoribanks said , " Get up , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[90-dr marjoribanks] but [the devoted daughter]324-the devoted daughter knew better than to get up . [She]324-the devoted daughter hid [her]324-the devoted daughter face in [her]324-the devoted daughter hands , and rested [her]324-the devoted daughter hands upon [[her]324-the devoted daughter mother]272-her mother 's sofa , where [the Doctor]326-the doctor was sitting ; and the sobs of that emotion which [she]324-the devoted daughter meant to control henceforward , echoed through [the room]395-the room . " It is only for this once — [I]324-the devoted daughter can — cannot help it , "[324-the devoted daughter] [she]324-the devoted daughter cried . When [[her]324-the devoted daughter father]292-her father found that [he]292-her father could neither soothe [her]324-the devoted daughter , nor succeed in raising [her]324-the devoted daughter , [he]292-her father got up [himself]292-her father , which was the only thing left to [him]292-her father , and began to walk about [the room]395-the room with hasty steps . [[Her]324-the devoted daughter mother]272-her mother , too , had possessed this dangerous faculty of tears ; and it was not wonderful if [the sober - minded Doctor]338-the sober - minded doctor , roused for the first time to consider [[his]338-the sober - minded doctor little girl]400-his little girl as [a creature possessed of individual character]401-a creature possessed of individual character , should recognise , with a thrill of dismay , the appearance of the same qualities which had wearied [his]338-the sober - minded doctor life out , and brought [his]338-the sober - minded doctor youthful affections to an untimely end . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was , it is true , as different from [[her]119-lucilla mother]272-her mother as summer from winter ; but [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had no means of knowing that [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter was only doing [her]286-his daughter duty by [him]90-dr marjoribanks in [his]90-dr marjoribanks widowhood , according to a programme of filial devotion resolved upon , in accordance with the best models , some days before . Accordingly , when [her]324-the devoted daughter sobs had ceased , [[her]324-the devoted daughter father]292-her father returned and raised [her]324-the devoted daughter up not unkindly , and placed [her]324-the devoted daughter in [her]324-the devoted daughter chair . In doing so , [the Doctor]326-the doctor put [his]326-the doctor finger by instinct upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's pulse , which was sufficiently calm and regulated to reassure [the most anxious parent]406-the most anxious parent . And then a furtive momentary smile gleamed for a single instant round the corners of [his]326-the doctor mouth . " It is very good of [you]119-lucilla to propose sacrificing [yourself]119-lucilla for [me]326-the doctor , "[326-the doctor] [he]326-the doctor said ; " and if [you]119-lucilla would sacrifice [your]119-lucilla excitement in the meantime , and listen to [me]326-the doctor quietly , it would really be something — but [you]119-lucilla are only fifteen , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and [I]326-the doctor have no wish to take [you]119-lucilla from [school]273-school just now ; wait till [I]326-the doctor have done . [[Your]119-lucilla poor mother]4418-your poor mother is gone , and it is very natural [you]119-lucilla should cry ; but [you]119-lucilla were [a good child]4419-a good child to [her]4418-your poor mother on the whole , which will be a comfort to [you]119-lucilla . [We]4420-we did everything that could be thought of to prolong [her]4418-your poor mother days , and , when that was impossible , to lessen what [she]4418-your poor mother had to suffer ; and [we]4420-we have every reason to hope , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , as indeed [he]326-the doctor was accustomed to say in the exercise of [his]326-the doctor profession to [mourning relatives]408-mourning relatives , " that [she]4418-your poor mother 's far better off now than if [she]4418-your poor mother had been with [us]4420-we . When that is said , [I]326-the doctor do n't know that there is anything more to add . [I]326-the doctor am not fond of sacrifices , either one way or another ; and [I]326-the doctor 've a great objection to [any one]4391-any one making a sacrifice for [me]326-the doctor — — "[326-the doctor] " But , oh , [papa]295-papa , it would be no sacrifice , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " if [you]295-papa would only let [me]119-lucilla be a comfort to [you]295-papa ! "[119-lucilla] " That is just where it is , [[my]409-the steady doctor dear]4403-my dear , "[409-the steady doctor] said [the steady Doctor]409-the steady doctor ; " [I]90-dr marjoribanks have been used to be left a great deal to [myself]90-dr marjoribanks ; and [I]90-dr marjoribanks am not prepared to say that the responsibility of having [you]4403-my dear here without [a mother]4424-a mother to take care of [you]4403-my dear , and all [your]4403-my dear lessons interrupted , would not neutralise any comfort [you]4403-my dear might be . [You]4403-my dear see , "[90-dr marjoribanks] said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , trying to soften matters a little , " [a man]285-a man is what [his]285-a man habits make [him]285-a man ; and [I]90-dr marjoribanks have been used to be left a great deal to [myself]90-dr marjoribanks . It answers in some cases , but [I]90-dr marjoribanks doubt if it would answer with [me]90-dr marjoribanks . "[90-dr marjoribanks] And then there was a pause , in which [Lucilla]119-lucilla wept and stifled [her]119-lucilla tears in [her]119-lucilla handkerchief , with a warmer flood of vexation and disappointment than even [her]119-lucilla natural grief had produced . " Of course , [papa]295-papa , if [I]119-lucilla ca n't be any comfort — [I]119-lucilla will — go back to [school]273-school , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla sobbed , with a touch of sullenness which did not escape [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's ear . " Yes , [[my]411-the peremptory father dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear will certainly go back to [school]273-school , "[411-the peremptory father] said [the peremptory father]411-the peremptory father ; " [I]411-the peremptory father never had any doubt on that subject . [You]4403-my dear can stay over Sunday and rest [yourself]4403-my dear . Monday or Tuesday will be time enough to go back to [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant ; and now [you]4403-my dear had better ring the bell , and get [somebody]312-somebody to bring [you]4403-my dear something — or [I]411-the peremptory father 'll see to that when [I]411-the peremptory father go [downstairs]302-downstairs . It 's getting late , and this has been a fatiguing day . [I]411-the peremptory father 'll send [you]4403-my dear up some negus , and [I]411-the peremptory father think [you]4403-my dear had better go to bed . "[411-the peremptory father] And with these commonplace words , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks withdrew in calm possession of [the field]412-the field . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla obeyed [him]90-dr marjoribanks , and betook [herself]119-lucilla to [[her]119-lucilla own room]301-her own room , and swallowed [her]119-lucilla negus with a sense , not only of defeat , but of disappointment and mortification which was very unpleasant . To go back again and be [an ordinary schoolgirl]414-an ordinary schoolgirl , after the pomp and woe in which [she]119-lucilla had come away , was naturally a painful thought ; [she]119-lucilla who had ordered [her]119-lucilla mourning to be made long , and contemplated new furniture in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , and expected to be mistress of [[[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's house]417-her father 's house , not to speak of the still dearer privilege of being a comfort to [him]90-dr marjoribanks ; and now , after all , [her]119-lucilla active mind was to be condemned over again to verbs and chromatic scales , though [she]119-lucilla felt within [herself]119-lucilla capacities so much more extended . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not by any means learn by this defeat to take the characters of [the other personæ]418-the other personæ in [her]88-miss marjoribanks little drama into consideration , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks rehearsed [her]88-miss marjoribanks pet scenes hereafter — for that is a knowledge slowly acquired — but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was wise enough to know when resistance was futile ; and like [most people of lively imagination]419-most people of lively imagination , [she]88-miss marjoribanks had a power of submitting to circumstances when it became impossible to change them . Thus [she]88-miss marjoribanks consented to postpone [her]88-miss marjoribanks reign , if not with a good grace , yet still without foolish resistance , and retired with the full honours of war . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had already rearranged all the details , and settled upon all the means possible of preparing [herself]88-miss marjoribanks for what [she]88-miss marjoribanks called the charge of the establishment when [her]88-miss marjoribanks final emancipation took place , before [she]88-miss marjoribanks returned to [school]273-school . " [Papa]94-papa thought [me]88-miss marjoribanks too young , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks reached [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , " though it was dreadful to come away and leave [him]94-papa alone with only [the servants]4432-the servants ; but , dear [Miss Martha]95-miss martha , [you]95-miss martha will let [me]88-miss marjoribanks learn all about political economy and things , to help [me]88-miss marjoribanks manage everything ; for now that [dear mamma]323-dear mamma is gone , there is [nobody]4434-nobody but [me]88-miss marjoribanks to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa . "[88-miss marjoribanks] And by this means [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks managed to influence [the excellent woman who believed in [Friends in Council]422-friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of [her]421-the excellent woman who believed in friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of her own education own education]421-the excellent woman who believed in friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of her own education ; while , at least , in that one moment of opportunity , [she]421-the excellent woman who believed in friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of her own education had achieved long dresses , which was a visible mark of womanhood , and a step which could not be retraced . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was so far from feeling the lack of [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's powers of consolation , that [he]90-dr marjoribanks kept [her]286-his daughter at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant for three years longer , during which time it is to be supposed [he]90-dr marjoribanks managed to be comfortable after a benighted fashion — good enough for [a man of fifty]424-a man of fifty , who had come to an end of [his]90-dr marjoribanks illusions . To be sure , there were in [the world]331-the world , and even in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [kind women , who would not have objected to take charge of [the Doctor]326-the doctor and [[his]90-dr marjoribanks " establishment]4437-his " establishment]4436-kind women , who would not have objected to take charge of the doctor and his " establishment , "[4436-kind women , who would not have objected to take charge of the doctor and his " establishment] and be a comfort to [him]90-dr marjoribanks ; but , on the whole , it was undeniable that [he]90-dr marjoribanks managed tolerably well in external matters , and gave very [good men]427-good men 's dinners , and kept everything in perfect order , so far as it went . Naturally the fairer part of existence was left out altogether in [that grim , though well - ordered house]428-that grim , though well - ordered house ; but then [he]90-dr marjoribanks was only [a man]285-a man and [a doctor]430-a doctor , and knew no better ; and while the feminine part of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane regarded [him]90-dr marjoribanks with natural pity , not only for what [he]90-dr marjoribanks lacked , but for a still more sad defect , [his]90-dr marjoribanks total want of perception on the subject , [[their]431-their husbands]432-their husbands and [fathers]433-fathers rather liked to dine with [the Doctor]326-the doctor , and brought [home]287-home accounts of sauces which were enough to drive [any woman]436-any woman to despair . [Some of [the ladies of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]438-the ladies of grange lane]437-some of the ladies of grange lane[Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , for example , who was fond of good living [herself]96-mrs chiley , and liked , as [she]96-mrs chiley said , " a little variety"—laid[96-mrs chiley] siege to [the Doctor]326-the doctor , and did [their]437-some of the ladies of grange lane best to coax [his]326-the doctor receipts out of [him]326-the doctor ; but [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks knew better than that . [He]90-dr marjoribanks gave all the credit to [[his]90-dr marjoribanks cook]440-his cook , like [a man of sense]441-a man of sense ; and as [that functionary]442-that functionary was known in [Carlingford]3-carlingford to be utterly regardless and unprincipled in respect to gravy - beef , and the materials for " stock , "[441-a man of sense] or " consommé , "[447-other ladies who took a different tone] as [some people]443-some people called it , [society]444-society was disinclined to exert [its]444-society ordinary arts to seduce [so great an artiste from the kitchen of [[her]96-mrs chiley indulgent master]446-her indulgent master]445-so great an artiste from the kitchen of her indulgent master . And then there were [other ladies who took a different tone]447-other ladies who took a different tone . " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , [poor man]4438-poor man , has nothing but [his]326-the doctor table to take up [his]326-the doctor mind , "[97-mrs centum] said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , who had [six children]448-six children ; " [I]97-mrs centum never heard that the heart could be nourished upon sauces , for [my]97-mrs centum part ; and for [a man who has [[his]4439-a man who has his children 's future to think of children]4440-his children 's future to think of]4439-a man who has his children 's future to think of , [I]97-mrs centum must say [I]97-mrs centum am surprised at [you]90-dr marjoribanks , [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum . "[97-mrs centum] As for [young Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , [her]99-mrs woodburn reply was still more decisive , though milder in its tone . " [Poor cook]4441-poor cook ! [I]449-the gentle young matron am so sorry for [her]4441-poor cook , "[449-the gentle young matron] said [the gentle young matron]449-the gentle young matron . " [You]90-dr marjoribanks know [you]90-dr marjoribanks always like something for breakfast , [Charles]100-charles ; and then there is [the children]4442-the children 's dinner , and [our]4443-our lunch , and [the servants]4432-the servants ' dinner , so that [the poor thing]4445-the poor thing is worn out before [she]4441-poor cook comes to what [you]90-dr marjoribanks call the great event of the day ; and [you]90-dr marjoribanks know how angry [you]90-dr marjoribanks were when [I]449-the gentle young matron asked for [a kitchen - maid]4446-a kitchen - maid for [her]4441-poor cook , [poor soul]4447-poor soul . "[449-the gentle young matron] The consequence of all this was , that [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks remained unrivalled in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane in this respect at least . When rumours arose in [Carlingford]3-carlingford of a possible second marriage for [the Doctor]326-the doctor — and such rumours naturally arose three or four times in the course of the three years — [the men of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]451-the men of grange lane said , " Heaven forbid ! "[451-the men of grange lane] " [No wife in [the world]331-the world]4448-no wife in the world could replace [Nancy]102-nancy , "[103-colonel chiley] said [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , after that fervent aspiration , " and [none]4450-none could put up with [her]102-nancy ; "[103-colonel chiley] while , on the other side , there were curious speculations afloat as to the effect upon [the house]339-the house , and especially the table , of [the daughter]453-the daughter 's return . When [a young woman]454-a young woman comes to be eighteen it is difficult to keep [her]454-a young woman at [school]273-school ; and though [the Doctor]326-the doctor had staved off the danger for the moment , by sending [Lucilla]119-lucilla off along with [one of [[her]119-lucilla schoolfellows]308-her schoolfellows , whose family was going abroad , to make orthodox acquaintance with all [the Swiss mountains]459-the swiss mountains , and all the Italian capitals]457-one of her schoolfellows , whose family was going abroad , to make orthodox acquaintance with all the swiss mountains , and all the italian capitals , still that was plainly an expedient for the moment ; and [a new mistress to [the house]339-the house , which had got along so well without [any mistress]462-any mistress]460-a new mistress to the house , which had got along so well without any mistress , was inevitable . So that it can not be denied [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's advent was regarded in [Carlingford]3-carlingford with as much interest and curiosity as [she]88-miss marjoribanks could have wished . For it was already known that [[the Doctor]326-the doctor 's daughter]464-the doctor 's daughter was not [a mild young lady , easy to be controlled]465-a mild young lady , easy to be controlled ; but , on the contrary , had all the energy and determination to have [her]88-miss marjoribanks own way , which naturally belonged to [a girl who possessed a considerable chin , and a mouth which could shut , and tightly curling tawny tresses , which were still more determined than [she]88-miss marjoribanks was to be arranged only according to [their]467-their inclination]466-a girl who possessed a considerable chin , and a mouth which could shut , and tightly curling tawny tresses , which were still more determined than she was to be arranged only according to their inclination . It was even vaguely reported that some passages - of - arms had occurred between [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks and [the redoubtable Nancy]102-nancy during the short and uncertain opportunities which were afforded by holidays ; and the community , accordingly , regarded as [an affair of almost municipal importance [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's final return [home]287-home]468-an affair of almost municipal importance lucilla 's final return home . As for [the young lady]470-the young lady [herself]470-the young lady , though [she]470-the young lady was at [school]273-school , [she]470-the young lady was conscious of having had a career not without importance , even during these three years of pupilage . Since the day when [she]470-the young lady began to read political economy with [Miss Martha Blount]95-miss martha , who , though [the second sister]472-the second sister , was [the directing spirit of the establishment]473-the directing spirit of the establishment , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had exercised a certain influence upon [the school itself]474-the school itself which was very satisfactory . Perhaps [her]119-lucilla course might be a little deficient in grace , but grace , after all , is but a secondary quality ; and , at all events , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went straight forward , leaving an unquestionable wake behind [her]119-lucilla , and running down with indifference the little skiffs in [her]119-lucilla way . [She]119-lucilla was possessed by nature of that kind of egotism , or rather egoism , which is predestined to impress itself , by its perfect reality and good faith , upon [the surrounding world]475-the surrounding world . There are people who talk of [themselves]476-themselves , and think of [themselves]476-themselves , as it were , under protest , and with depreciation , not actually able to convince [themselves]476-themselves that [anybody]313-anybody cares ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for [her]119-lucilla part , had the calmest and most profound conviction that , when [she]119-lucilla discussed [her]119-lucilla own doings and plans and clevernesses , [she]119-lucilla was bringing forward the subject most interesting to [[her]119-lucilla audience]478-her audience as well as to [herself]119-lucilla . Such a conviction is never without its fruits . To be sure , there were always [one or two independent spirits who revolted]479-one or two independent spirits who revolted ; but for [the crowd]480-the crowd , it soon became impressed with a profound belief in the creed which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks supported so firmly . This conviction of the importance and value of [her]119-lucilla own proceedings made [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [she]119-lucilla grew older , [a copious and amusing conversationalist]481-a copious and amusing conversationalist — a rank which [few people who are indifferent to , or do not believe in ,]482-few people who are indifferent to , or do not believe in , [themselves]482-few people who are indifferent to , or do not believe in , can attain to . One thing [she]119-lucilla had made up [her]119-lucilla mind to as soon as [she]119-lucilla should return [home]287-home , and that was to revolutionise society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . On the whole , [she]119-lucilla was pleased with the success of [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's dinners , though a little piqued to think that [they]485-they owed nothing to [herself]119-lucilla ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla , whose instinct of government was of the true despotic order , and who had no objection to stoop , if by that means [she]119-lucilla could conquer , had no such designs against [Nancy]102-nancy as were attributed to [her]119-lucilla by [the expectant audience in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]486-the expectant audience in carlingford . On the contrary , [she]119-lucilla was quite as much disposed as [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father was to take [Nancy]102-nancy for [prime - minister]488-prime - minister ; for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though too much occupied with [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to divine the characteristic points of [other people]279-other people , had a sensible and thorough belief in those superficial general truths which [most minds]490-most minds acquiesce in , without taking the trouble to believe . [She]88-miss marjoribanks knew , for example , that there was a great difference between [the brilliant society of [London]5-london]491-the brilliant society of london , or of [Paris]6-paris , which appears in books , where [women]492-women have generally the best of it , and can rule in [their]492-women own right ; and even [the very best society of [a country town]494-a country town]493-the very best society of a country town , where [husbands]495-husbands are very commonly unmanageable , and have a great deal more of [their]495-husbands own way in respect to [the houses [they]495-husbands will or will not go to]496-the houses they will or will not go to , than is good for that inferior branch of [the human family]497-the human family . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had the good sense to see and appreciate these details ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew that a good dinner was a great attraction to [a man]285-a man , and that , in [Carlingford]3-carlingford at least , when these refractory mortals were secured , [the wives]499-the wives and [daughters]500-daughters would necessarily follow . Besides , as is not uncommon with women who are [clever women]501-clever women , and aware of the fact , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks preferred the society of [men]4399-men , and rather liked to say so . With all these intentions in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind , it may be imagined that [she]88-miss marjoribanks received coolly enough the invitation of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friend]503-her friend to join in the grand tour , and the ready consent given by [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father when [he]292-her father heard of it . But even the grand tour was a tool which [Lucilla]119-lucilla saw how to make use of . Nowadays , when [people]505-people go everywhere , [an untravelled woman]506-an untravelled woman would find it so much the harder to keep up the rôle of [a leader of society to which [she]506-an untravelled woman had devoted [herself]506-an untravelled woman]507-a leader of society to which she had devoted herself ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt to the depth of [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart the endless advantage to [her]88-miss marjoribanks future conversation of the experiences to be acquired in [Switzerland]7-switzerland and [Italy]8-italy . But [she]88-miss marjoribanks rejected with scorn the insinuation of other accidents that might occur on the way . " [You]119-lucilla will never come back again , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[508-one of her companions] said [one of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks companions]314-her companions]508-one of her companions ; " [you]119-lucilla will marry [some enchanting Italian with a beautiful black beard , and a voice like an angel]4451-some enchanting italian with a beautiful black beard , and a voice like an angel ; and [he]4451-some enchanting italian with a beautiful black beard , and a voice like an angel 'll sing serenades to [you]119-lucilla , and do all sorts of things : oh , how [I]508-one of her companions wish [I]508-one of her companions was [you]119-lucilla ! "[508-one of her companions] " That may be , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " but [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall never marry [an Italian]4452-an italian , [[my]88-miss marjoribanks dear]4403-my dear . [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't think [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall marry [anybody]313-anybody for a long time . [I]88-miss marjoribanks want to amuse [myself]88-miss marjoribanks . [I]88-miss marjoribanks wonder , by the way , if it would improve [my]88-miss marjoribanks voice to take lessons in [Italy]8-italy . Did [I]88-miss marjoribanks ever tell [you]4403-my dear of [the Italian nobleman that was so very attentive to [me]88-miss marjoribanks]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me that Christmas [I]88-miss marjoribanks spent at [Sissy Vernon]104-sissy vernon 's ? [He]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me was very handsome . [I]88-miss marjoribanks suppose [they]4456-they really are all very handsome — except , of course , [the Italian masters]4457-the italian masters ; but [I]88-miss marjoribanks did not pay any attention to [him]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me . [My]88-miss marjoribanks object , [dear]4458-dear , and [you]4458-dear know it , is to return [home]287-home as well educated as possible , to be a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Yes , [dear Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[510-the sympathetic girl] said [the sympathetic girl]510-the sympathetic girl , " and it is so good of [you]119-lucilla ; but do tell [me]510-the sympathetic girl about [the Italian nobleman]4461-the italian nobleman — what did [he]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me look like — and what did [he]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me say ? "[510-the sympathetic girl] " Oh , as for what [he]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me said , that is quite a different matter , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " but it is not what [they]4456-they say , but the way [they]4456-they say it , that is the fun . [I]119-lucilla did not give [him]4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me the least encouragement . As for that , [I]119-lucilla think [a girl]4462-a girl can always stop [a man]285-a man when [she]4462-a girl does not care for [him]285-a man . It depends on whether [you]119-lucilla intend [him]285-a man to commit [himself]285-a man or not , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks continued , and fixed [her]88-miss marjoribanks eyes meditatively , but intently , upon [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friend]503-her friend 's face . " Whether [I]512-her companion intend?—oh , goodness , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! how can [you]119-lucilla speak so ? as if [I]512-her companion ever intended anything , "[512-her companion] said [[her]88-miss marjoribanks companion]512-her companion , confused , yet flattered , by the possibility ; to which [the elder sage]513-the elder sage answered calmly , with all the composure in [the world]331-the world . " No , [I]119-lucilla never supposed [you]119-lucilla did ; [I]119-lucilla was thinking of [myself]119-lucilla , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as if , indeed that was the only reasonable subject of thought . " [You]119-lucilla know [I]119-lucilla have seen a good deal of [the world]331-the world , one way and another , with going to spend the holidays , and [I]119-lucilla could tell [you]119-lucilla quantities of things . It is quite astonishing how much experience [one]4465-one gets . When [I]119-lucilla was at [Midhurst]9-midhurst , at [Easter]10-easter , there was [[my]119-lucilla cousin]4466-my cousin [Tom]105-tom , who was quite ridiculous ; [I]119-lucilla declare [he]105-tom nearly brought things to an explanation , [Fanny]106-fanny — which , of course , of all things in [the world]331-the world [I]119-lucilla most wanted to avoid . "[119-lucilla] " Oh , but why , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? "[106-fanny] cried [Fanny]106-fanny , full of delight and wonder ; " [I]106-fanny do so want to know what [they]4468-they say when [they]4468-they make — explanations , as [you]119-lucilla call them . Oh , do tell [me]106-fanny , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , why ? "[106-fanny] " [[My]88-miss marjoribanks dear]4403-my dear , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " [a cousin of [my]88-miss marjoribanks own]4470-a cousin of my own ! and only twenty - one , and reading for the bar ! In the first place , [[my]88-miss marjoribanks aunt]4471-my aunt would never have forgiven [me]88-miss marjoribanks , and [I]88-miss marjoribanks am very fond of [[my]88-miss marjoribanks aunt]4471-my aunt . It 's so nice to like [all one]4473-all one 's relations . [I]88-miss marjoribanks know [some girls who ca n't bear [theirs]4474-some girls who ca n't bear theirs]4474-some girls who ca n't bear theirs . And then [a boy not much older than [myself]88-miss marjoribanks]4475-a boy not much older than myself , with nothing but what [[his]4475-a boy not much older than myself mother]4476-his mother pleases ! Fortunately [he]4475-a boy not much older than myself did not just say the words , so [I]88-miss marjoribanks escaped that time ; but , of course , [I]88-miss marjoribanks could understand perfectly what [he]4475-a boy not much older than myself meant . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " But , oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , tell [me]515-the persistent questioner the words , "[515-the persistent questioner] cried [the persistent questioner]515-the persistent questioner ; " do , there 's [a darling]4477-a darling ! [I]515-the persistent questioner am quite sure [you]119-lucilla have heard [them]4478-they — and [I]515-the persistent questioner should so like to know exactly what [they]4478-they say;—do [they]4478-they go down on [their]4478-they knees?—or do [they]4478-they try to take [your]119-lucilla hand as [they]4478-they always do in novels?—or what do [they]4478-they do?—Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , tell [me]515-the persistent questioner , there 's [a dear]4479-a dear ! "[515-the persistent questioner] " Nonsense , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " [I]119-lucilla only want [you]515-the persistent questioner to understand that [I]119-lucilla am not likely to fall into any danger of that sort . [My]119-lucilla only ambition , [Fanny]106-fanny , as [I]119-lucilla have told [you]515-the persistent questioner often , is to go [home]287-home to [Carlingford]3-carlingford and be a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa . "[119-lucilla] " Yes , "[106-fanny] said [Fanny]106-fanny , kissing [[her]106-fanny devoted companion]516-her devoted companion , " and it is so good of [you]119-lucilla , [dear]4458-dear ; but then [you]119-lucilla can not go on all [your]119-lucilla life being a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa , "[517-the intelligent girl] said [the intelligent girl]517-the intelligent girl , bethinking [herself]517-the intelligent girl , and looking again with some curiosity in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's face . " [We]4484-we must leave that to [Providence]107-providence , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a sense of paying a compliment to [Providence]107-providence in entrusting it with such a responsibility . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks have always been guided for the best hitherto , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks continued , with an innocent and unintentional profanity , which sounded solemn to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks equally innocent companion]518-her equally innocent companion , " and [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't doubt [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall be so till the end . "[88-miss marjoribanks] From which it will be perceived that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was of the numerous class of [religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions]519-religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions , and show [their]519-religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions respect for the divine government in a manner befitting [persons who know the value of [their]519-religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions own approbation]520-persons who know the value of their own approbation . The conversation dropped at this point ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla was too important [a person]521-a person to be left to the undivided possession of [an inquisitive innocent like [Fanny Middleton]106-fanny , who was only sixteen , and had never had even a flirtation in [[her]106-fanny own person]523-her own person]522-an inquisitive innocent like fanny middleton , who was only sixteen , and had never had even a flirtation in her own person . There were [no [Carlingford]3-carlingford girls at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]524-no carlingford girls at mount pleasant , except poor little [Rose Lake]108-rose , [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's second daughter]526-the drawing - master 's second daughter , who had been received on [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's recommendation , and who heard [the little children]527-the little children [their]527-the little children geography and reading , and gave [them]527-the little children little lessons in drawing , by way of paying for [her]108-rose own education ; but then [Rose]108-rose was entirely out of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's way , and could never count for anything in [her]108-rose designs for the future . [The girls at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]528-the girls at mount pleasant were [good girls on the whole]529-good girls on the whole , and were rather improved by the influence of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was extremely good - natured , and , so long as [her]119-lucilla superiority was duly acknowledged , was ready to do anything for [anybody]313-anybody — so that [Rose Lake]108-rose was not at all badly off in [her]108-rose inferior position . [She]108-rose could be made useful too , which was a great point in [her]119-lucilla favour ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who possessed by nature some of the finest qualities of [a ruler]531-a ruler , instinctively understood and appreciated the instruments that came to [her]119-lucilla hand . As for [Rose]108-rose , [she]108-rose had been brought up at [the School of Design in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]12-the school of design in carlingford , of which , under the supervision of [the authorities who , in those days , inhabited [Marlborough House]13-marlborough house]532-the authorities who , in those days , inhabited marlborough house , [Mr Lake]93-mr lake was [the master]533-the master . [Rose]108-rose was the pride of [the school]534-the school in the peaceable days before [[her]108-rose mother]272-her mother died ; [she]108-rose did not know much else , [poor child]536-poor child , except novels , but [her]108-rose copies " from the round "[108-rose] filled [[her]108-rose father]292-her father with admiration , and [her]108-rose design for a Honiton - lace flounce , a spirited composition of dragons ' tails and the striking plant called teazle , which flourishes in [the neighbourhood of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]538-the neighbourhood of carlingford ( for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake had leanings towards Preraphaelitism ) , was thought by [the best judges]539-the best judges to show a wonderful amount of feeling for art , and just missed being selected for the prize . [A girl with such a talent]540-a girl with such a talent was naturally much appreciated in [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant . [She]108-rose made the most charming design for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's handkerchief—"Lucilla , "[108-rose] in Gothic characters , enclosed in a wreath of forget - me - nots , skilfully combined with thistle - leaves , which [Rose]108-rose took great pains to explain were so much better adapted to ornamentation than foliage of a less distinct character ; and [the young draftswoman]541-the young draftswoman was so charmed by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's enthusiastic admiration , that [she]541-the young draftswoman volunteered to work the design in the cambric , which was a much more serious matter . This was on the eve of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's final departure from [school]273-school . [She]108-rose was to spend a year abroad , to the envy of all whom [she]108-rose left behind ; but for [herself]119-lucilla [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not elated . [She]119-lucilla thought it very probable that [she]119-lucilla would ascend [Mont Blanc]14-mont blanc as far as [the Grands Mulets]15-the grands mulets at least , and , of course , in spring , go up [Vesuvius]16-vesuvius , having got through [the Carnival and Miserere]17-the carnival and miserere and all the balls in [Rome]18-rome ; but none of these things moved [her]119-lucilla out of [her]119-lucilla usual composure . [She]119-lucilla took it all in the way of business , as [she]119-lucilla had taken [her]119-lucilla French and [her]119-lucilla German and [her]119-lucilla singing and [her]119-lucilla political economy . As [she]119-lucilla stepped into the steamboat at [Dover]19-dover which was to convey [her]119-lucilla to scenes so new , [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt more and more that [she]119-lucilla who held the reorganisation of society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford in [her]119-lucilla hands was [a woman with a mission]543-a woman with a mission . [She]119-lucilla was going abroad as [the heir - apparent]544-the heir - apparent went to [America]20-america and [the Holy Land]545-the holy land , to complete [her]119-lucilla education , and fit [herself]119-lucilla , by an examination of the peculiarities of [other nations]546-other nations , for an illustrious and glorious reign at [home]287-home . It may be well to seize the opportunity of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's travels , through which it is unnecessary to follow [her]119-lucilla , as they have nothing particular to do with the legitimate history of [her]119-lucilla great undertaking , to explain a little the state of affairs in [Carlingford]3-carlingford before [this distinguished revolutionary]548-this distinguished revolutionary began [her]119-lucilla labours . It is something like going back into the prehistoric period — those ages of the flint , which [only ingenious quarrymen]549-only ingenious quarrymen and [learned geologists]550-learned geologists can elucidate — to recall the social condition of [the town]551-the town before [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks began [her]88-miss marjoribanks Thursday evenings , before [St Roque 's Chapel]21-st roque 's chapel was built or thought of , while [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , [the Evangelical Rector]552-the evangelical rector , was still in full activity , and before [old Mr Tufton]110-mr tufton , at [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel ( who sometimes drank tea at [the Rectory]553-the rectory , and thus had a kind of clandestine entrance into the dim outskirts of that chaos which was then called society ) , had [his]110-mr tufton first " stroke . "[110-mr tufton] From this latter circumstance alone the entirely disorganised condition of affairs will be visible at a glance . It is true , [Mr Vincent]111-mr vincent , who succeeded [Mr Tufton]110-mr tufton , was received by [Lady Western]112-lady western , in days when public opinion had made great advances ; but then [Lady Western]112-lady western was [the most good - natured creature in [the world]331-the world]554-the most good - natured creature in the world , and gave an invitation , when it happened to come into [her]112-lady western head , without the least regard for the consequences ; and , after all , [Mr Vincent]111-mr vincent was very nice - looking and clever , and quite presentable . Fortunately , however , the period to which [we]556-we allude was prior to the entrance of [Lady Western]112-lady western into [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was [a very pretty woman]557-a very pretty woman , and knew how to look like [a lady of fashion , which is always of importance]558-a lady of fashion , which is always of importance ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was terribly inconsequent , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , and [her]88-miss marjoribanks introductions were not in the least to be depended upon . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was indeed quite capable of inviting [a family of [retired drapers]560-retired drapers]559-a family of retired drapers to meet [the best people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]561-the best people in grange lane , for no better reason than to gratify [her]88-miss marjoribanks protégés , which , of course , was a proceeding calculated to strike at the roots of all society . Fortunately for [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [its]3-carlingford reorganisation was in abler hands . Affairs were in an utterly chaotic state at the period when this record commences . There was nothing which could be properly called [a centre in [the entire town]563-the entire town]562-a centre in the entire town . To be sure , [Grange Lane]4-grange lane was inhabited , as at present , by [the best families in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]564-the best families in carlingford ; but then , without organisation , what good does it do to have [a number of people]565-a number of people together ? For example , [Mr Bury]109-mr bury was utterly unqualified to take any lead . [Mrs Bury]113-mrs bury had been dead a long time , and [the daughters]566-the daughters were married , and [[the Rector]567-the rector 's maiden sister , who lived with [him]567-the rector]568-the rector 's maiden sister , who lived with him , was entirely of [his]567-the rector own way of thinking , and asked [people]505-people to tea - parties , which were like [Methodists]570-methodists ' class - meetings , and where [Mr Tufton]110-mr tufton was to be met with , and sometimes [other Dissenters]571-other dissenters , to whom [the Rector]567-the rector gave what [he]567-the rector called the right hand of fellowship . But [he]567-the rector never gave anything else to society , except weak tea and thin bread - and - butter , which was fare , [the ladies]573-the ladies said , which [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen did not relish . " [I]99-mrs woodburn never can induce [Charles]100-charles to go out to tea , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [young Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn piteously ; " [he]100-charles wo n't , and there is an end of it . After dinner [he]100-charles thinks of nothing but an easy - chair and the papers ; and , [[my]99-mrs woodburn dear]4403-my dear [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , what can [I]99-mrs woodburn do ? "[99-mrs woodburn] " It is a great pity , [[my]114-miss bury dear]4403-my dear , that [[your]4403-my dear husband]4487-your husband 's carelessness should deprive [you]4403-my dear of the benefit of Christian conversation ; but , to be sure , it is [your]4403-my dear duty to stay with [him]4487-your husband , and [I]114-miss bury hope it will be made up to [you]4403-my dear at [home]287-home , "[114-miss bury] [Miss Bury]114-miss bury would say . As for [the Rector]567-the rector , [[his]567-the rector favourites]576-his favourites were devoted to [him]567-the rector ; and as [he]567-the rector always saw enough of familiar faces at [[his]567-the rector sister]577-his sister 's tea - parties , [he]567-the rector took no account of [the defaulters]578-the defaulters . Then there was [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , who gave only dinners , to which naturally , as there was [no lady in [the house]339-the house]579-no lady in the house , [ladies]581-ladies could not be invited , and who , besides , was rather a drawback than a benefit to society , since [he]90-dr marjoribanks made [the men]582-the men quite intolerable , and filled [them]582-the men with such expectations , in the way of cookery , that [they]582-the men never were properly content with a good family dinner after . Then [the ladies , from whom something might justly have been expected in the way of making society]583-the ladies , from whom something might justly have been expected in the way of making society pleasant — such as [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , for example , who had everything [they]583-the ladies , from whom something might justly have been expected in the way of making society could desire , and the most liberal housekeeping allowances — were either incapacitated by circumstances ( which was a polite term in use at [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and meant [babies]584-babies ) or by character . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn liked nothing so well as to sit by the fire and read novels , and " take off "[99-mrs woodburn] [[her]99-mrs woodburn neighbours]585-her neighbours , when [any one]4391-any one called on [her]99-mrs woodburn ; and , of course , [the lady who was [[her]99-mrs woodburn audience]478-her audience on one occasion , left with the comfortable conviction that next time [she]99-mrs woodburn would be [the victim]589-the victim ; a circumstance which , indeed , did not make [the offender]590-the offender unpopular — for there were very few people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford who could be amusing , even at the expense of [[their]591-their neighbours]592-their neighbours]587-the lady who was her audience on one occasion , left with the comfortable conviction that next time she would be the victim ; a circumstance which , indeed , did not make the offender unpopular — for there were very few people in carlingford who could be amusing , even at the expense of their neighbours — but made it quite impossible that [she]99-mrs woodburn should ever do anything in the way of knitting [people]505-people together , and making a harmonious whole out of the scraps and fragments of society . As for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [she]96-mrs chiley was old , and had not energy enough for such an undertaking ; and , besides , [she]96-mrs chiley had [no children]594-no children , and disliked bustle and trouble , and was of opinion that [the Colonel]595-the colonel never enjoyed [his]595-the colonel dinner if [he]595-the colonel had more than [four people]596-four people to help [him]595-the colonel to eat it ; and , in short , [you]597-you might have gone over [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , [house]598-house by [house]598-house , finding a great deal of capital material , but without encountering [a single individual capable of making anything out of it]600-a single individual capable of making anything out of it . Such was the lamentable condition , at the moment this history commences , of society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . And yet [nobody]4434-nobody could say that there were not very good elements to make society with . When [you]597-you add to [a man capable of giving excellent dinners]602-a man capable of giving excellent dinners , like [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , [another man like [young Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish]603-another man like young mr cavendish , [[Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's brother]604-mrs woodburn 's brother , who was a wit and [a man of fashion]605-a man of fashion , and belonged to one of [the best clubs in [town]607-town]606-the best clubs in town , and brought down gossip with the bloom on it to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; and when [you]597-you join to [Mrs Centum , who was always so good and so much out of temper that it]608-mrs centum , who was always so good and so much out of temper that it was safe to calculate on something amusing from [her]608-mrs centum , who was always so good and so much out of temper that it , the languid but trenchant humour of [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn — not to speak of [[their]609-their husbands]432-their husbands , who were perfectly available for the background , and all [the nephews]611-the nephews and [cousins]612-cousins and [grand - children]613-grand - children , who constantly paid visits to [old Mr Western]614-old mr western and [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley ; and [the Browns]615-the browns , when [they]615-the browns were at [home]287-home , with [[their]615-the browns floating suite of [admirers]618-admirers]617-their floating suite of admirers ; and [the young ladies who sang]619-the young ladies who sang , and [the young ladies who sketched]620-the young ladies who sketched , and [the men who went out with the hounds]621-the men who went out with the hounds , when business permitted [them]609-their ; and [the people who came about [the town]551-the town when there was an election]622-the people who came about the town when there was an election ; and [the barristers who made the circuit]624-the barristers who made the circuit ; and [the gay people who came to the races]625-the gay people who came to the races ; not to speak of the varying chances of [curates , who could talk or play the piano]626-curates , who could talk or play the piano , with which [Mr Bury]109-mr bury favoured [[his]109-mr bury parishioners]627-his parishioners — for [he]109-mr bury changed [[his]109-mr bury curates]628-his curates very often ; and the occasional visits of [the lesser county people]629-the lesser county people , and [the country clergymen;—it]630-the country clergymen;—it will be plainly apparent that all that was wanting to [Carlingford]3-carlingford was a master - hand to blend these different elements . There had even been a few feeble preliminary attempts at this great work , which had failed , as such attempts always fail when they are premature , and when [the real agent of the change is already on the way]631-the real agent of the change is already on the way ; but preparations and presentiments had taken vague possession of the mind of [the town]551-the town , as has always been observed to be the case before a great revolution , or when [a man destined to put [his]633-a man destined to put his mark on his generation mark on [[his]633-a man destined to put his mark on his generation generation]634-his generation]633-a man destined to put his mark on his generation , as the newspapers say , is about to appear . To be sure , it was not [a man]285-a man this time , but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but the atmosphere thrilled and trembled to the advent of [the new luminary]636-the new luminary all the same . Yet , at the same time , [the world of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]637-the world of carlingford had not the least idea of the real quarter from which the sovereign intelligence which was to develop it from chaos into order and harmony was , effectivement , to come . [Some people]443-some people had hoped in [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn before [she]99-mrs woodburn fell into [her]99-mrs woodburn present languor of appearance and expression ; and [a great many people]639-a great many people hoped in [[Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's wife]640-mr cavendish 's wife , if [he]115-mr cavendish married , as [he]115-mr cavendish was said to intend to do ; for [this gentleman]641-this gentleman , who was in the habit of describing [himself]641-this gentleman , no doubt , very truthfully , as [one of [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , was [a person of great consideration in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]644-a person of great consideration in grange lane ; and [some]645-some hoped in [a new Rector]646-a new rector , for it was apparent that [Mr Bury]109-mr bury could not last very long . Thus , with the ordinary short - sightedness of [the human species]647-the human species , [Carlingford]3-carlingford blinded itself , and turned its eyes in every direction in [the world]331-the world rather than in that of [the Swiss mountains]459-the swiss mountains , which were being climbed at that moment by [a large and blooming young woman , with tawny short curls and alert decided movements]650-a large and blooming young woman , with tawny short curls and alert decided movements ; so little do [we]651-we know what momentous issues may hang upon the most possible accident ! Had [that energetic traveller]652-that energetic traveller slipped but an inch farther upon [the mer de glace]653-the mer de glace — had [she]652-that energetic traveller taken that other step which [she]652-that energetic traveller was with difficulty persuaded not to take on [the Wengern Alp]23-the wengern alp — there would have been an end of all the hopes of social importance for [Carlingford]3-carlingford . But [the good fairies]654-the good fairies took care of [Lucilla]119-lucilla and [her]119-lucilla mission , and saved [her]119-lucilla from the precipice and the crevasses ; and instinctively the air at [home]287-home got note of what was coming , and whispered the news mysteriously through the keyholes . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks is coming [home]287-home , "[656-the unsuspecting male public] [the unsuspecting male public]656-the unsuspecting male public said to [itself]656-the unsuspecting male public as it returned from [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's dinners]657-dr marjoribanks 's dinners , with a certain distressing , but mistaken presentiment , that these delights were to come to an end ; and [the ladies]573-the ladies repeated the same piece of news , conjoining with it benevolent intimations of [their]573-the ladies intention to call upon [her]652-that energetic traveller , and make the poor thing feel [herself]652-that energetic traveller at [home]287-home . " Perhaps [she]119-lucilla may be amusing , "[99-mrs woodburn] [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was good enough to add ; but these words meant only that perhaps [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was coming to set them all right , was worthy of being placed in [the satirist]660-the satirist 's collection along with [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . Thus , while [the town]551-the town ripened more and more for [her]119-lucilla great mission , and [the ignorant human creatures]662-the ignorant human creatures , who were to be [[her]119-lucilla subjects]663-her subjects , showed [their]662-the ignorant human creatures usual blindness and ignorance , the time drew nearer and nearer for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's return . " [[My]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]4490-my daughter is coming [home]287-home , [Nancy]102-nancy , "[90-dr marjoribanks] said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . " [You]102-nancy will have to make preparations for [her]4490-my daughter immediately . So far as [I]90-dr marjoribanks can make out from this letter , [she]4490-my daughter will arrive to - morrow by [the half - past five train]4492-the half - past five train . "[90-dr marjoribanks] " Well , [sir]4493-sir , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , with the tone of [a woman who makes the best of a misfortune]664-a woman who makes the best of a misfortune , " it ai n't [every young lady]4494-every young lady as would have the sense to fix an hour like that . [Ladies]581-ladies is terrible tiresome in that way ; [they]581-ladies 'll come in the middle o ' the day , when a body do n't know in [the world]331-the world what to have for [them]581-ladies ; or [they]581-ladies 'll come at night , when [a body]4497-a body 's tired , and ai n't got the heart to go into a supper . There was always a deal of sense in [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , when [she]119-lucilla had n't got nothing in [her]119-lucilla head . "[102-nancy] " Just so , "[90-dr marjoribanks] said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , who was rather relieved to have got through the announcement so easily . " [You]102-nancy will see that [[her]119-lucilla room]4498-her room is ready , and everything comfortable ; and , of course , to - morrow [she]119-lucilla and [I]102-nancy will dine alone . "[102-nancy] " Yes , [sir]4493-sir , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy ; but this assent was not given in the decisive tone of [a woman whose audience]665-a woman whose audience was over ; and then [she]102-nancy was seized with a desire to arrange in a more satisfactory manner the cold beef on the sideboard . When [she]102-nancy had secured this little interval for thought , [she]102-nancy returned again to the table , where [[her]102-nancy master]666-her master ate [his]666-her master breakfast , with a presentiment . " If [you]4493-sir please , [sir]4493-sir , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , " not to give [you]4493-sir no vexation nor trouble , which [every one]4501-every one knows as it has been the aim o ' [my]102-nancy life to spare [you]4493-sir , as has so much on [your]4493-sir mind . But it 's best to settle afore commencing , and then [we]4502-we need n't have no heartburning . If [you]4493-sir please , am [I]102-nancy to take [my]102-nancy orders of [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , or of [you]4493-sir , as [I]102-nancy 've always been used to ? In [the missus]4503-the missus 's time , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , with modest confidence , " as was [a good missus]4504-a good missus , and never gave no trouble as long as [she]119-lucilla had [her]119-lucilla soup and [her]119-lucilla jelly comfortable , it was always [you]4493-sir as said what there was to be for dinner . [I]667-the domestic oracle do n't make no objection to doing up a nice little luncheon for [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , and giving a little more thought now and again to the sweets ; but it ai n't [my]667-the domestic oracle part to tell [you]4493-sir , [sir]4493-sir , as [a lady]4506-a lady 's taste , and more special [a young lady]4507-a young lady 's , ai n't to be expected to be the same as [yours]4493-sir and [mine]667-the domestic oracle as has been cultivated like . [I]667-the domestic oracle 'm not one as likes contention , "[667-the domestic oracle] continued [the domestic oracle]667-the domestic oracle , " but [I]667-the domestic oracle could n't abear to see [a good master]4508-a good master put upon ; and if it should be as [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla sets [her]119-lucilla mind upon messes as ai n't got no taste in them , and milk - puddings and stuff , like the most of [the ladies]573-the ladies , [I]667-the domestic oracle 'd just like to know out of [your]4493-sir own mouth , afore the commencement , what [I]667-the domestic oracle 'm to do ? "[667-the domestic oracle] [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was so moved by this appeal that [he]90-dr marjoribanks laid down [his]90-dr marjoribanks knife and contemplated the alarming future with some dismay . " It is to be hoped [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla will know better , "[90-dr marjoribanks] [he]90-dr marjoribanks said . " [She]119-lucilla has a great deal of good sense , and it is to be hoped that [she]119-lucilla will be wise enough to consult the tastes of [the house]339-the house . "[90-dr marjoribanks] But [the Doctor]326-the doctor was not to be let off so easily . " As [you]326-the doctor say , [sir]4493-sir , everything 's to be hoped , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy steadily ; " but there 's a - many ladies as do n't seem to [me]102-nancy to have got no taste to [their]573-the ladies mouths ; and it ai n't as if it was a thing that could be left to hopes . Supposin ' as it comes to that , [sir]4493-sir , what am [I]102-nancy to do ? "[102-nancy] " Well , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , who was [himself]326-the doctor a little puzzled , " [you]102-nancy know [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla is nineteen , [Nancy]102-nancy , and [[my]326-the doctor only child]4513-my only child , and [the natural mistress of [the house]339-the house]4514-the natural mistress of the house . "[326-the doctor] " [Sir]4493-sir , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy austerely , " [them]4517-them is things as it ai n't needful to name ; that ai n't the question as [I]102-nancy was asking . Supposin ' as things come to such a point , what am [I]102-nancy to do ? "[102-nancy] " Bless [me]326-the doctor ! it 's half - past nine , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , " and [I]326-the doctor have an appointment . [You]102-nancy can come just as usual when [we]4518-we are at breakfast , that will be the best way , "[326-the doctor] [he]326-the doctor said as [he]326-the doctor went out at the door , and chuckled a little to [himself]326-the doctor when [he]326-the doctor felt [he]326-the doctor had escaped . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla is [[[her]119-lucilla mother]272-her mother 's daughter]4520-her mother 's daughter , it is true , "[326-the doctor] [he]326-the doctor said to [himself]326-the doctor when [he]326-the doctor had got into the safe seclusion of [[his]326-the doctor brougham]671-his brougham , with a degree of doubt in [his]326-the doctor tone which was startling , to say the least of it , from the lips of [a medical man]672-a medical man ; " but [she]119-lucilla is [[my]326-the doctor child]4521-my child all the same , "[326-the doctor] [he]326-the doctor added briskly , with returning confidence ; and in this conviction there was something which reassured [the Doctor]326-the doctor . [He]326-the doctor rubbed [his]326-the doctor hands as [he]326-the doctor bowled along to [his]326-the doctor appointment , and thought within [himself]326-the doctor that if [she]674-she turned out [a girl of spirit]675-a girl of spirit , as [he]326-the doctor expected , it would be good fun to see [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's struggle with [Nancy]102-nancy for the veritable reins of government . If [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had entertained any positive apprehensions that [his]90-dr marjoribanks dinners would be spoiled in consequence , [his]90-dr marjoribanks amusement would have come to an abrupt conclusion ; but [he]90-dr marjoribanks trusted entirely in [Nancy]102-nancy and a little in [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and suffered [his]90-dr marjoribanks long upper - lip to relax at the thought without much fear . [[Her]119-lucilla father]292-her father had not returned from the labours of [his]292-her father long day when [Lucilla]119-lucilla arrived , but [he]292-her father made [his]292-her father last visits on foot in order to be able to send the brougham for [her]119-lucilla , which was a great thing for [the Doctor]326-the doctor to do . There was , indeed , a mutual respect between [the two]678-the two , who were not necessary to [each other]679-each other 's comfort , it is true , as such near relations sometimes are ; but who , at the same time , except on the sole occasion of [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john 's death , had never misunderstood [each other]679-each other , as sometimes happens . This time [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was rather pleased , on the whole , that [the Doctor]326-the doctor did not come to meet [her]119-lucilla . At other times [she]119-lucilla had been [a visitor]682-a visitor ; now [she]119-lucilla had come into [[her]119-lucilla kingdom]683-her kingdom , and had no desire to be received like [a guest]684-a guest . A sense of coming [home]287-home , warmer than [she]119-lucilla remembered to have felt before , came into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's active mind as [she]119-lucilla stepped into the brougham . Not that the words bore any special tender meaning , notwithstanding that it was the desire of [her]119-lucilla heart , well known to [all [her]119-lucilla friends]686-all her friends , to live henceforward as a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa , but that now at last [she]119-lucilla was coming into [[her]119-lucilla kingdom]683-her kingdom , and entering [the domain in which [she]119-lucilla intended [her]119-lucilla will to be law]689-the domain in which she intended her will to be law . After living for a year with friends whose arrangements ( much inferior to those which [she]119-lucilla could have made had [she]119-lucilla had the power ) [she]119-lucilla had to acquiesce in , and whose domestic economy could only be criticised up to a certain point , it was naturally a pleasure to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to feel that now at length [she]119-lucilla was emancipated , and at liberty to exercise [her]119-lucilla faculty . There were times during the past year when [Lucilla]119-lucilla had with difficulty restrained [herself]119-lucilla from snatching the reins out of the hands of [[her]119-lucilla hosts]690-her hosts , and showing [them]690-her hosts how to manage . But , impatient as [she]119-lucilla was , [she]119-lucilla had to restrain [herself]119-lucilla , and make the best of it . Now all that bondage was over . [She]119-lucilla felt like [a young king]691-a young king entering in secret [a capital which awaits [him]691-a young king with acclamations]692-a capital which awaits him with acclamations . Before [she]119-lucilla presented [herself]119-lucilla to [the rejoicing public]693-the rejoicing public , there were arrangements to be made and things to be done ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks gave a rapid glance at [the shops in [George Street]24-george street]694-the shops in george street as [she]119-lucilla drove past , and decided which of [them]694-the shops in george street [she]119-lucilla meant to honour with [her]119-lucilla patronage . When [she]119-lucilla entered [the garden]695-the garden it was with the same rapid glance of reorganising genius that [she]119-lucilla cast [her]119-lucilla eyes around [it]695-the garden ; and still more decided was the look with which [she]119-lucilla regarded [[her]119-lucilla own room]301-her own room , where [she]119-lucilla was guided by [the new housemaid]697-the new housemaid , who did not know [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Nancy]102-nancy , who knew no better ( being , like [most gifted persons]698-most gifted persons , [a woman of one idea]699-a woman of one idea ) , had established [[her]102-nancy young mistress]364-her young mistress in [the little chamber which had been [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's when [she]119-lucilla was [a child]702-a child]701-the little chamber which had been lucilla 's when she was a child ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who had no sentimental notions about white dimity , shook [her]88-miss marjoribanks head at [the frigid little apartment]703-the frigid little apartment , where , however , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not at all sorry to be placed at present ; for if [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had been [a man of the prevenant class]704-a man of the prevenant class , disposed to make all the preparations possible for [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter , and arrange elegant surprises for [her]286-his daughter , [he]90-dr marjoribanks would have thoroughly disgusted [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was bent on making all the necessary improvements in [[her]119-lucilla own person]523-her own person . When [she]88-miss marjoribanks went down to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room to await [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's look of disapprobation was mingled with so much satisfaction and content in [herself]88-miss marjoribanks that it was pleasant to behold . [She]88-miss marjoribanks shook [her]88-miss marjoribanks head and shrugged [her]88-miss marjoribanks shoulders as [she]88-miss marjoribanks paused in the centre of [the large faded room]709-the large faded room , where there was no light but that of the fire , which burned brightly , and kept up a lively play of glimmer and shadow in the tall glass over the fireplace , and even twinkled dimly in the three long windows , where the curtains hung stiff and solemn in their daylight form . It was not an uncomfortable sort of big , dull , faded , respectable drawing - room ; and if there had been [a family]710-a family in [it]709-the large faded room , with recollections attached to every old ottoman and easy - chair , no doubt it would have been charming ; but it was only a waste and howling wilderness to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . When [she]88-miss marjoribanks had walked from one end to the other , and verified all the plans [she]88-miss marjoribanks had already long ago conceived for the embellishment of [this inner court and centre of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks kingdom]683-her kingdom]711-this inner court and centre of her kingdom , [Lucilla]119-lucilla walked with [her]119-lucilla unhesitating step to the fire , and took a match and lighted all the candles in the large old - fashioned candlesticks , which had been flickering in grotesque shadows all over the roof . This proceeding threw a flood of light on the subject of [her]119-lucilla considerations , and gave [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks an idea , in passing , about the best mode of lighting , which [she]88-miss marjoribanks afterwards acted upon with great success . [She]119-lucilla was standing in this flood of light , regarding everything around [her]119-lucilla with the eye of [an enlightened critic and reformer]713-an enlightened critic and reformer , when [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks came in . Perhaps there arose in the soul of [the Doctor]326-the doctor a momentary thought that the startling amount of éclairage which [he]326-the doctor witnessed was scarcely necessary , for it is certain that [he]326-the doctor gave a momentary glance at the candles as [he]326-the doctor went up to greet [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter ; but [he]326-the doctor was far too well - bred [a man]285-a man to suggest such an idea at the moment . On the contrary , [he]326-the doctor kissed [her]119-lucilla with a sentiment of real pleasure , and owned to [himself]326-the doctor that , if [she]119-lucilla was not [a fool]717-a fool , and could keep to [her]119-lucilla own department , it might be rather agreeable on the whole to have [a woman]4411-a woman in [the house]339-the house . The sentiment was not enthusiastic , and neither were the words of [his]326-the doctor salutation : " Well , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; so this is [you]119-lucilla ! "[720-the moderate and unexcited father] said [the moderate and unexcited father]720-the moderate and unexcited father . " Yes , [papa]295-papa , it is [me]88-miss marjoribanks , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " and very glad to get [home]287-home ; "[88-miss marjoribanks] and so [the two]678-the two sat down and discussed the journey — whether [she]119-lucilla had been cold , and what state [the railway]722-the railway was in — till [the Doctor]326-the doctor bethought [himself]326-the doctor that [he]326-the doctor had to prepare for dinner . " [Nancy]102-nancy is always very punctual , and [I]326-the doctor am sure [you]119-lucilla are hungry , "[326-the doctor] [he]326-the doctor said ; " so [I]326-the doctor 'll go [upstairs]362-upstairs , with [your]119-lucilla permission , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and change [my]326-the doctor coat ; "[326-the doctor] and with this the actual arrival terminated , and the new reign began . But it was only next morning that [the young sovereign]724-the young sovereign gave any intimation of [her]724-the young sovereign future policy . [She]724-the young sovereign had naturally a great deal to tell that first night ; and though it was exclusively [herself]724-the young sovereign , and [her]724-the young sovereign own adventures and achievements , which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks related , the occasion of [her]724-the young sovereign return made that sufficiently natural ; and [the Doctor]326-the doctor was not altogether superior to the natural prejudice which makes [a man]285-a man interested , even when [they]285-a man are not in [themselves]285-a man particularly interesting , in the doings of [[his]285-a man children]4440-his children . [She]724-the young sovereign succeeded in doing what is certainly one of the first duties of [a woman]4411-a woman[she]724-the young sovereign amused [[her]724-the young sovereign father]292-her father . [He]292-her father followed [her]724-the young sovereign to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room for a marvel , and took a cup of tea , though it was against [his]292-her father principles ; and , on the whole , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had the satisfaction of feeling that [she]119-lucilla had made a conquest of [the Doctor , which , of course , was the grand and most essential preliminary]731-the doctor , which , of course , was the grand and most essential preliminary . In the little interval which [he]292-her father spent over [his]292-her father claret , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had succeeded in effecting another fundamental duty of [woman]732-woman[she]724-the young sovereign had , as [she]724-the young sovereign [herself]724-the young sovereign expressed it , harmonised [the rooms]733-the rooms , by the simple method of rearranging half the chairs and covering the tables with trifles of [her]724-the young sovereign own — a proceeding which converted [the apartment]734-the apartment from [an abstract English drawing - room of [the old school]736-the old school]735-an abstract english drawing - room of the old school into [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room]737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room , an individual spot of ground revealing something of the character of [its mistress]738-its mistress . [The Doctor]326-the doctor [himself]326-the doctor was so moved by this , that [he]326-the doctor looked vaguely round when [he]326-the doctor came in , as if a little doubtful where [he]326-the doctor was — but that might only be the effect of the sparkling mass of candles on the mantelpiece , which [he]326-the doctor was too well - bred to remark upon the first night . But it was only in the morning that [Lucilla]119-lucilla unfolded [her]119-lucilla standard . [She]119-lucilla was down to breakfast , ready to pour out the coffee , before [the Doctor]326-the doctor had left [[his]326-the doctor room]741-his room . [He]326-the doctor found [her]119-lucilla , to [his]326-the doctor intense amazement , seated at the foot of the table , in the place which [he]326-the doctor usually occupied [himself]326-the doctor , before the urn and the coffee - pot . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks hesitated for one momentous instant , stricken dumb by this unparalleled audacity ; but so great was the effect of [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's courage and steadiness , that after that moment of fate [he]326-the doctor accepted the seat by the side where everything was arranged for [him]326-the doctor , and to which [Lucilla]119-lucilla invited [him]326-the doctor sweetly , though not without a touch of mental perturbation . The moment [he]326-the doctor had seated [himself]326-the doctor , [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's eyes were opened to the importance of the step [he]326-the doctor had taken . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks am afraid [I]88-miss marjoribanks have taken [your]326-the doctor seat , [papa]295-papa , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with ingenuous sweetness . " But then [I]88-miss marjoribanks should have had to move the urn , and all the things , and [I]88-miss marjoribanks thought [you]326-the doctor would not mind . "[88-miss marjoribanks] [The Doctor]326-the doctor said nothing but " Humph ! "[326-the doctor] and even that in an undertone ; but [he]326-the doctor became aware all the same that [he]326-the doctor had abdicated , without knowing it , and that the reins of state had been smilingly withdrawn from [his]326-the doctor unconscious hands . When [Nancy]102-nancy made [her]102-nancy appearance the fact became still more apparent , though still in the sweetest way . " It is so dreadful to think [papa]295-papa should have been bothered with all these things so long , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " After this [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [you]326-the doctor and [I]88-miss marjoribanks , [Nancy]102-nancy , can arrange it all without giving [him]295-papa the trouble . Perhaps this morning , [papa]295-papa , as [I]88-miss marjoribanks am [a stranger]4528-a stranger , [you]295-papa will say if there is anything [you]295-papa would like , and then [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall have time to talk it all over with [Nancy]102-nancy , and find out what is best,"—and[88-miss marjoribanks] [Lucilla]119-lucilla smiled so sweetly upon [[her]119-lucilla two amazed subjects]745-her two amazed subjects that the humour of the situation caught the fancy of [the Doctor]326-the doctor , who had a keen perception of the ridiculous . [He]326-the doctor laughed out , much to [Nancy]102-nancy 's consternation , who was standing by in open - eyed dismay . " Very well , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[326-the doctor] [he]326-the doctor said ; " [you]119-lucilla shall try what [you]119-lucilla can do . [I]326-the doctor daresay [Nancy]102-nancy will be glad to have [me]326-the doctor back again before long ; but in the meantime [I]326-the doctor am quite content that [you]119-lucilla should try , "[326-the doctor] and [he]326-the doctor went off laughing to [his]326-the doctor brougham , but came back again before [Lucilla]119-lucilla could take [Nancy]102-nancy in hand , who was an antagonist more formidable . " [I]326-the doctor forgot to tell [you]119-lucilla , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , " that [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom is coming on [Circuit]25-circuit , and that [I]326-the doctor have asked [him]117-tom to stay [here]4529-here , as a matter of course . [I]326-the doctor suppose [he]117-tom 'll arrive to - morrow . Good - bye till the evening . "[326-the doctor] This , though [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks did not in the least intend it , struck [Lucilla]119-lucilla like a Parthian arrow , and brought [her]119-lucilla down for the moment . " [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom ! "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla ejaculated in a kind of horror . " Of [all people in [the world]331-the world]4530-all people in the world , and at this moment ! "[119-lucilla] but when [she]119-lucilla saw the open eyes and rising colour of [Nancy]102-nancy [the young dictator]748-the young dictator recovered [herself]748-the young dictator — for a conqueror in the first moment of [his]748-the young dictator victory has need to be wary . [She]119-lucilla called [Nancy]102-nancy to [her]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla most affectionate tones as [she]119-lucilla finished [her]119-lucilla breakfast . " [I]119-lucilla sent [papa]295-papa away , "[119-lucilla] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " because [I]119-lucilla wanted to have a good talk with [you]102-nancy , [Nancy]102-nancy . [I]119-lucilla want to tell [you]102-nancy [my]119-lucilla object in life . It is to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa . Ever since poor mamma died that is what [I]119-lucilla have been thinking of ; and now [I]119-lucilla have come [home]287-home , and [I]119-lucilla have made up [my]119-lucilla mind that [he]295-papa is not to be troubled about anything . [I]119-lucilla know what [a good , faithful , valuable woman]4535-a good , faithful , valuable woman [you]102-nancy are , [I]119-lucilla assure [you]102-nancy . [You]102-nancy need not think [me]119-lucilla [a foolish girl who is not able to appreciate [you]102-nancy]4536-a foolish girl who is not able to appreciate you . The dinner was charming last night , [Nancy]102-nancy , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with much feeling ; " and [I]119-lucilla never saw anything more beautifully cooked than [papa]295-papa 's cutlets to - day . "[119-lucilla] " [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]102-nancy may say as [I]102-nancy am very glad [I]102-nancy have pleased [you]119-lucilla , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , who was not quite conquered as yet . [She]102-nancy stood very stiffly upright by the table , and maintained [her]102-nancy integrity . " [Master]4538-master is particular , [I]749-the prime minister do n't deny , "[749-the prime minister] continued [the prime minister]749-the prime minister , who felt [herself]749-the prime minister dethroned . " [I]749-the prime minister 've always done [my]749-the prime minister best to go in with [his]4538-master little fancies , and [I]749-the prime minister do n't mean to say as it is n't right and natural as [you]119-lucilla should be [the missis]4539-the missis . But [I]749-the prime minister ai n't used to have ado with [ladies]581-ladies , and that 's the truth . [Ladies]581-ladies is stingy in a - many things as is the soul of a good dinner to [them]581-ladies as knows . [I]749-the prime minister may be valleyable or not , it ai n't for [me]749-the prime minister to say ; but [I]749-the prime minister 'm not one as can always be kept to a set figger in [my]749-the prime minister gravy - beef , and [my]749-the prime minister bacon , and them sorts of things . As for the butter , [I]749-the prime minister do n't know as [I]749-the prime minister could give [nobody]4434-nobody an idea . [I]749-the prime minister ai n't one as likes changes , but [I]749-the prime minister ca n't abide to be kept to [a set figger]4543-a set figger ; and that 's the chief thing , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [I]749-the prime minister 've got to say . "[749-the prime minister] " And quite reasonable too , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " [you]119-lucilla and [I]88-miss marjoribanks will work perfectly well together , [Nancy]102-nancy . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [we]4544-we have both the same meaning ; and [I]88-miss marjoribanks hope [you]119-lucilla do n't think [I]88-miss marjoribanks am less concerned about [dear papa]303-dear papa than about the gravy - beef . [He]303-dear papa must have been very desolate , with [no one]281-no one to talk to , though [he]303-dear papa has been so good and kind and self - sacrificing in leaving [me]88-miss marjoribanks to get every advantage ; but [I]88-miss marjoribanks mean to make it up to [him]303-dear papa , now [I]88-miss marjoribanks 've come [home]287-home . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Yes , [miss]4389-miss , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , somewhat mystified ; " not but what [master]367-master has had [his]367-master little parties now and again , to cheer [him]367-master up a bit ; and [I]102-nancy make bold to say , [miss]4389-miss , as [I]102-nancy have heard compliments , which it was [Thomas]117-tom that brought ['em]4551-'em [downstairs]302-downstairs , as might go nigh to turn a body 's head , if it was vanity as [I]102-nancy was thinking of ; but [I]102-nancy ai n't one as thinks of anything but the comfort of [the family]4553-the family , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , yielding in spite of [herself]102-nancy to follow the leadings of the higher will in presence of which [she]102-nancy found [herself]102-nancy , " and [I]102-nancy 'm always one as does [my]102-nancy best , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [I]102-nancy ai n't worried nor kept to a set figger with [my]102-nancy gravy - beef . "[102-nancy] " [I]119-lucilla have heard of [papa]295-papa 's dinners , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla graciously , " and [I]750-the new sovereign do n't mean to let down [your]102-nancy reputation , [Nancy]102-nancy . Now [we]4555-we are [two women]4556-two women to manage everything , [we]4555-we ought to do still better . [I]750-the new sovereign have two or three things in [my]750-the new sovereign head that [I]750-the new sovereign will tell [you]102-nancy after ; but in the meantime [I]750-the new sovereign want [you]102-nancy to know that the object of [my]750-the new sovereign life is to be a comfort to [poor papa]4396-poor papa ; and now let [us]4555-we think what [we]4555-we had better have for dinner , "[750-the new sovereign] said [the new sovereign]750-the new sovereign . [Nancy]102-nancy was so totally unprepared for this manner of dethronement , that [she]102-nancy gave in like [[her]102-nancy master]666-her master . [She]102-nancy followed [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks humbly into those details in which [Lucilla]119-lucilla speedily proved [herself]119-lucilla [a woman of original mind]752-a woman of original mind , and powers quite equal to [her]119-lucilla undertaking . [[The Doctor]326-the doctor 's formidable housekeeper]754-the doctor 's formidable housekeeper conducted [[her]754-the doctor 's formidable housekeeper young mistress]364-her young mistress [downstairs]302-downstairs afterwards , and showed [her]364-her young mistress everything with the meekness of [a saint]757-a saint . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had won a second victory still more exhilarating and satisfactory than the first ; for , to be sure , it is no great credit to [a woman of nineteen]758-a woman of nineteen to make [a man of any age]759-a man of any age throw down [his]759-a man of any age arms ; but to conquer [a woman]4411-a woman is a different matter , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was thoroughly sensible of the difference . Now , indeed , [she]119-lucilla could feel with a sense of reality that [her]119-lucilla foundations were laid . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had enough of occupation for that day , and for many days . But [her]119-lucilla mind was a little distracted by [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's parting intelligence , and [she]119-lucilla had , besides , a natural desire to view [the country [she]119-lucilla had come to conquer]762-the country she had come to conquer . When [she]119-lucilla had made a careful supervision of [the house]339-the house , and shifted [[her]119-lucilla own quarters]764-her own quarters into [the pleasantest of [the two best bedrooms]766-the two best bedrooms]765-the pleasantest of the two best bedrooms , and concluded that [the little bare dimity chamber [she]119-lucilla had occupied the previous night]767-the little bare dimity chamber she had occupied the previous night was quite good enough for [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom , [Lucilla]119-lucilla put on [her]119-lucilla hat and went out to make a little reconnaissance . [She]119-lucilla walked down to [the spot where [St Roque 's]26-st roque 's now stands]768-the spot where st roque 's now stands , on [[her]119-lucilla own side of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]769-her own side of grange lane , and up on the other side into [George Street]24-george street , surveying all the capabilities of [the place]770-the place with a rapid but penetrating glance . [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's house]771-dr marjoribanks 's house could not have been better placed as a strategic position , commanding as [it]771-dr marjoribanks 's house did all [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , of which [it]771-dr marjoribanks 's house was , so to speak , the key , and yet affording a base of communication with [the profaner public]772-the profaner public , which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was wise enough to know [a leader of society]773-a leader of society should never ignore completely ; for , indeed , one of the great advantages of that brilliant position is , that it gives [a woman]4411-a woman a right to be arbitrary , and to select [her]4411-a woman materials according to [her]4411-a woman judgment . It was more from a disinclination to repeat [herself]119-lucilla than any other motive that [Lucilla]119-lucilla , when [she]119-lucilla had concluded this preliminary survey , went up into [Grove Street]27-grove street , meaning to return [home]287-home that way . At that hour in the morning the sun was shining on the little gardens on [the north side of [the street]777-the street]776-the north side of the street , which was the plebeian side ; and as it was the end of October , and by no means warm , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was glad to cross over and continue [her]119-lucilla walk by the side of those little enclosures where the straggling chrysanthemums propped each other up , and [the cheerful Michaelmas daisies]778-the cheerful michaelmas daisies made the best of it in the sunshine that remained to [them]779-them . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had nearly reached [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel , which pushed itself forward amid [the cosy little line of [houses]781-houses]780-the cosy little line of houses , pondering in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind the unexpected hindrance which was about to be placed in [her]88-miss marjoribanks triumphant path , in the shape of [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom , when that singular piece of good fortune occurred to [her]88-miss marjoribanks which had so much effect upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks career in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . Such happy accidents rarely happen , except to [great generals]782-great generals or [heroes of romance]783-heroes of romance ; and it would have been , perhaps , a presumption on the part of [Lucilla]119-lucilla to place [herself]119-lucilla conspicuously in either of these categories . The fact is , however , that at this eventful moment [she]88-miss marjoribanks was walking along under the shade of [her]88-miss marjoribanks pretty parasol , not expecting anything , but absorbed in many thoughts , and a little cast down in [her]88-miss marjoribanks expectations of success by a consciousness that [this unlucky cousin]784-this unlucky cousin would insist upon making love to [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and perhaps even , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks expressed it , saying the words which it had taken all [her]88-miss marjoribanks skill to prevent [him]784-this unlucky cousin from saying before . Not that [we]785-we would have [any one]4391-any one believe that love - making in the abstract was disagreeable to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was only nineteen , well off and good - looking , and with plenty of time for all that ; and at the present moment [she]88-miss marjoribanks had other matters of more importance in hand . It was while occupied with these reflections , and within three doors of [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel , in front of [a little garden where a great deal of mignonette had run to seed]787-a little garden where a great deal of mignonette had run to seed , and where [the Michaelmas daisies]788-the michaelmas daisies had taken full possession , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was roused suddenly out of [her]119-lucilla musings . The surprise was so great that [she]119-lucilla stopped short and stood still before [the house]339-the house in the extremity of [her]119-lucilla astonishment and delight . Who could it be that possessed that voice which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt by instinct was the very one thing wanting — [a round , full , delicious contralto]790-a round , full , delicious contralto , precisely adapted to supplement without supplanting [her]88-miss marjoribanks own high - pitched and much - cultivated organ ? [She]88-miss marjoribanks stopped short before the door and made a rapid observation even in the first moment of [her]88-miss marjoribanks surprise . [The house]339-the house was not exactly like [the other humble houses in [Grove Street]27-grove street]792-the other humble houses in grove street . Two little blank squares hung in the centre of each of the lower windows , revealed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's educated eye the existence of so much " feeling "[793-a famous madonna] for art as can be satisfied with a transparent porcelain version of [a famous Madonna]793-a famous madonna ; and [she]119-lucilla could even catch a glimpse , through the curtains of [the best room]794-the best room — which , contrary to the wo nt of humble gentility in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , were well drawn back , and allowed the light to enter fully — of the glimmer of gilt picture - frames . And in [the little garden in front]795-the little garden in front , half buried among the mignonette , were some remains of plaster - casts , originally placed there for ornament , but long since cast down by rain and neglect . [Lucilla]119-lucilla made [her]119-lucilla observations with the promptitude of [an accomplished warrior]796-an accomplished warrior , and before the second bar of the melody indoors was finished , had knocked very energetically . " Is [Miss Lake]118-miss lake at [home]287-home ? "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla asked , with confidence , of [the little maid - servant]797-the little maid - servant who opened the door to [her]88-miss marjoribanks . And it was thus that [Lucilla]119-lucilla made [her]119-lucilla first bold step out of the limits of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane for the good of [society]444-society , and secured at once several important personal advantages , and the great charm of those Thursday evenings which made so entire a revolution in the taste and ideas of [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not leave [the contralto]799-the contralto any time to recover from [her]88-miss marjoribanks surprise ; [she]88-miss marjoribanks went up to [her]88-miss marjoribanks direct where [she]88-miss marjoribanks stood , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks song arrested on [her]88-miss marjoribanks lips , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had risen hastily from the piano . " Is it [Rose]108-rose ? "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , going forward with the most eager cordiality , and holding out both [her]119-lucilla hands ; though , to be sure , [she]119-lucilla knew very well it was not [Rose]108-rose , who was about half the height of [the singer]800-the singer , and was known to everybody in [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant to be utterly innocent of a voice . " No , "[118-miss lake] said [Miss Lake]118-miss lake , who was much astonished and startled and offended , as was unfortunately rather [her]118-miss lake custom . [She]118-miss lake was [a young woman without any of those instincts of politeness]801-a young woman without any of those instincts of politeness , which make [some people]443-some people pleasant in spite of [themselves]443-some people ; and [she]118-miss lake added nothing to soften this abrupt negative , but drew [her]118-miss lake hands away from [the stranger]803-the stranger and stood bolt upright , looking at [her]803-the stranger , with a burning blush , caused by temper much more than by embarrassment , on [her]118-miss lake face . " Then , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , dropping lightly into the most comfortable chair [she]119-lucilla could get sight of in [the bare little parlour]804-the bare little parlour , " it is [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn — and that is a great deal better ; [Rose]108-rose is a good little thing , but — [she]108-rose is different , [you]4559-you know . It is so odd [you]4559-you should not remember [me]119-lucilla ; [I]119-lucilla thought [everybody]300-everybody knew [me]119-lucilla in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [You]4559-you know [I]119-lucilla have been a long time away , and now [I]119-lucilla have come [home]287-home for good . [Your]4559-you voice is just the very thing to go with [mine]119-lucilla : was it not a lucky thing that [I]119-lucilla should have passed just at the right moment ? [I]119-lucilla do n't know how it is , but somehow these lucky chances always happen to [me]119-lucilla . [I]119-lucilla am [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla , [you]4559-you know . "[119-lucilla] " Indeed ! "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , who had [not the least intention of being civil]805-not the least intention of being civil , " [I]99-mrs woodburn did not recognise [you]4559-you in the least . "[99-mrs woodburn] " Yes , [I]88-miss marjoribanks remember [you]4559-you were always shortsighted a little , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks calmly . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks should so like if [we]4562-we could try a duet . [I]88-miss marjoribanks have been having lessons in [Italy]8-italy , [you]4559-you know , and [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [I]88-miss marjoribanks could give [you]4559-you a few hints . [I]88-miss marjoribanks always like , when [I]88-miss marjoribanks can , to be of use . Tell [me]88-miss marjoribanks what songs [you]4559-you have that [we]4562-we could sing together . [You]4559-you know , [[my]88-miss marjoribanks dear]4403-my dear , it is not as if [I]88-miss marjoribanks was asking [you]4559-you for mere amusement to [myself]88-miss marjoribanks ; [my]88-miss marjoribanks grand object in life is to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa — — "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Do [you]88-miss marjoribanks mean [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks ? "[99-mrs woodburn] said [the uncivil Barbara]99-mrs woodburn . " [I]99-mrs woodburn am sure [he]295-papa does not care in the least for music . [I]99-mrs woodburn think [you]4559-you must be making a mistake — — "[99-mrs woodburn] " Oh , no , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [I]119-lucilla never make mistakes . [I]119-lucilla do n't mean to sing to [him]295-papa , [you]4559-you know ; but [you]4559-you are just [the very person [I]119-lucilla wanted]4565-the very person i wanted . As for the ridiculous idea [some people]443-some people have that [nobody]4434-nobody can be called on who does not live in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , [I]119-lucilla assure [you]4559-you [I]119-lucilla mean to make an end of that . Of course [I]119-lucilla can not commence just all in a moment . But it would always be an advantage to practise a little together . [I]119-lucilla like to know exactly how far [one]4465-one can calculate upon [everybody]300-everybody ; then [one]4465-one can tell , without fear of breaking down , just what [one]4465-one may venture to do . "[119-lucilla] " [I]99-mrs woodburn do n't understand in the least , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , whose pride was up in arms . " Perhaps [you]4559-you think [I]99-mrs woodburn am [a professional singer]4572-a professional singer ? "[99-mrs woodburn] " [[My]88-miss marjoribanks dear]4403-my dear , [a professional singer]4572-a professional singer spoils everything , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " it changes the character of an evening altogether . There are so [few people who understand that]4575-few people who understand that . When [you]4559-you have [professional singers]4576-professional singers , [you]4559-you have to give [yourself]4559-you up to music ; and that is not [my]88-miss marjoribanks view in the least . [My]88-miss marjoribanks great aim , as all [[my]88-miss marjoribanks friends]4577-my friends are aware , is to be a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " [I]119-lucilla wish [you]88-miss marjoribanks would not talk in riddles , "[119-lucilla] said [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion]806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion , in [her]806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion round rich contralto . " [I]806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion suppose [you]88-miss marjoribanks really are [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [I]806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion have always heard that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was a little — — "[806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion] " There ! "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla triumphantly ; " really it is almost like a recitativo to hear [you]88-miss marjoribanks speak . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am so glad . What have [you]88-miss marjoribanks got there ? Oh , to be sure , it 's that duet out of [the Trovatore]4579-the trovatore . Do let [us]4580-us try it ; there is [nobody here]4581-nobody here , and everything is so convenient — and [you]88-miss marjoribanks know it would never do to risk a breakdown . Will [you]88-miss marjoribanks play the accompaniment , or shall [I]88-miss marjoribanks ? "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , taking off [her]88-miss marjoribanks gloves . As for [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughter]808-the drawing - master 's daughter , [she]808-the drawing - master 's daughter stood aghast , lost in such sudden bewilderment and perplexity that [she]808-the drawing - master 's daughter could find no words to reply . [She]808-the drawing - master 's daughter was not in the least amiable or yielding by nature ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla took it so much as a matter of course that [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn could not find a word to say ; and before [she]119-lucilla could be sure that it was real , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had seated [herself]88-miss marjoribanks at the piano . [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn was so obstinate that [she]99-mrs woodburn would not sing the first part , which ought to have been [hers]99-mrs woodburn ; but [she]99-mrs woodburn was not clever enough for [her]99-mrs woodburn antagonist . [Lucilla]119-lucilla sang [her]119-lucilla part by [herself]119-lucilla gallantly ; and when it came to [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's turn the second time , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks essayed the second in a false voice , which drove [the contralto]799-the contralto off [her]808-the drawing - master 's daughter guard ; and then the magnificent volume of sound flowed forth , grand enough to have filled [Lucilla]119-lucilla with envy if [she]119-lucilla had not been sustained by that sublime confidence in [herself]119-lucilla which is the first necessity to [a woman with a mission]543-a woman with a mission . [She]119-lucilla paused a moment in the accompaniment to clap [her]119-lucilla hands after that strophe was accomplished , and then resumed with energy . For , to be sure , [she]119-lucilla knew by instinct what sort of clay [the people]811-the people were made of by whom [she]119-lucilla had to work , and gave [them]811-the people [their]811-the people reward with that liberality and discrimination which is the glory of enlightened despotism . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was naturally elated when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had performed this important and successful tour . [She]88-miss marjoribanks got up from the piano , and closed it in [her]88-miss marjoribanks open , imperial way . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks do not want to tire [you]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla know , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said ; " that will do for to - day . [I]119-lucilla told [you]119-lucilla [your]119-lucilla voice was the very thing to go with [mine]119-lucilla . Give [my]119-lucilla love to [Rose]108-rose when [she]108-rose comes in , but do n't bring [her]108-rose with [you]119-lucilla when [you]119-lucilla come to [me]119-lucilla . [She]108-rose is a good little thing — but then [she]108-rose is different , [you]119-lucilla know , "[119-lucilla] said [the bland Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks held out [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks captive]812-her captive graciously , and gathered up [her]88-miss marjoribanks parasol , which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had left on [her]88-miss marjoribanks chair . [Barbara Lake]120-barbara let [[her]120-barbara visitor]813-her visitor go after this , with a sense that [she]120-barbara had fallen asleep , and had dreamt it all ; but , after all , there was something in the visit which was not disagreeable when [she]120-barbara came to think it over . [The drawing - master]347-the drawing - master was poor , and [he]347-the drawing - master had a quantity of [children]815-children , as was natural , and [Barbara]120-barbara had never forgiven [[her]120-barbara mother]272-her mother for dying just at the moment when [she]272-her mother had a chance of seeing a little of what [she]272-her mother called [the world]331-the world . At that time [Mr Lake]93-mr lake and [his]93-mr lake portfolio of drawings were asked out frequently to tea ; and when [he]93-mr lake had pupils in [the family]4553-the family , [some kind people]819-some kind people asked [him]93-mr lake to bring [one of [[his]93-mr lake daughters]821-his daughters]820-one of his daughters with [him]93-mr lake — so that [Barbara]120-barbara , who was ambitious , had beheld [herself]120-barbara for a month or two almost on the threshold of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . And it was at this moment of all others , just at the same time as [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john finished [her]89-mrs john pale career , that poor [Mrs Lake]121-mrs lake thought fit to die , to the injury of [[her]121-mrs lake daughter]822-her daughter 's prospects and the destruction of [her]89-mrs john hopes . Naturally [Barbara]120-barbara had never quite forgiven that injury . It was this sense of having been ill - used which made [her]120-barbara so resolute about sending [Rose]108-rose to [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , though [the poor little girl]823-the poor little girl did not in the least want to go , and was very happy helping [her]823-the poor little girl papa at [the School of Design]824-the school of design . But [Barbara]120-barbara saw no reason why [Rose]108-rose should be happy , while [she]108-rose [herself]108-rose had to resign [her]108-rose inclinations and look after [a set of odious children]825-a set of odious children . To be sure , it was a little hard upon [a young woman of a proper ambition , who knew [she]826-a young woman of a proper ambition , who knew she was handsome , to fall back into housekeeping was handsome , to fall back into housekeeping]826-a young woman of a proper ambition , who knew she was handsome , to fall back into housekeeping , and consent to remain unseen and unheard ; for [Barbara]120-barbara was also aware that [she]120-barbara had a remarkable voice . In these circumstances , it may be imagined that , after the first movement of a passionate temper was over , when [she]120-barbara had taken breath , and had time to consider this sudden and extraordinary visit , a glimmer of hope and interest penetrated into the bosom of [the gloomy girl]827-the gloomy girl . [She]120-barbara was two years older than [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and as different in " style "[120-barbara] as [she]120-barbara was in voice . [She]120-barbara was not stout as yet , though it is the nature of [a contralto to be stout]828-a contralto to be stout ; but [she]120-barbara was tall , with all due opportunity for that development which might come later . And then [Barbara]120-barbara possessed a kind of beauty , the beauty of [a passionate and somewhat sullen brunette , dark and glowing , with straight black eyebrows , very dark and very straight]829-a passionate and somewhat sullen brunette , dark and glowing , with straight black eyebrows , very dark and very straight , which gave , oddly enough , a suggestion of oblique vision to [her]120-barbara eyes ; but [her]120-barbara eyes were not in the least oblique , and looked at [you]830-you straight from under that black line of shadow with no doubtful expression . [She]120-barbara was shy in a kind of way , as was natural to [a young woman who had never seen any society]831-a young woman who had never seen any society , and felt [herself]120-barbara , on the whole , injured and unappreciated . But no two things could be more different than this shyness which made [Barbara]120-barbara look [you]830-you straight in the face with a kind of scared defiance , and the sweet shyness that pleaded for kind treatment in the soft eyes of [little Rose]108-rose , who was plain , and had the oddest longing to make [people]505-people comfortable , and please [them]505-people in [her]120-barbara way , which , to be sure , was not always successful . [Barbara]120-barbara sat down on the stool before the piano , which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been so obliging as to close , and thought it all over with growing excitement . No doubt it was a little puzzling to make out how the discovery of [a fine contralto]833-a fine contralto , and the possibility of getting up unlimited duets , could further [Lucilla]119-lucilla in the great aim of [her]119-lucilla life , which was to be a comfort to [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa . But [Barbara]120-barbara was like [a young soldier of fortune]835-a young soldier of fortune , ready to take a great deal for granted , and swallow much that was mysterious in the programme of [the adventurous general who might lead [her]120-barbara on to glory]836-the adventurous general who might lead her on to glory . In half an hour [her]120-barbara dreams had gone so far that [she]120-barbara saw [herself]120-barbara receiving in [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room]737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room the homage , not only of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , but even of [[the county]838-the county families]839-the county families , who would be attracted by rumours of [her]120-barbara wonderful performance ; and [Barbara]120-barbara was , to [her]120-barbara own consciousness , walking up [the middle aisle of [Carlingford Church]29-carlingford church]840-the middle aisle of carlingford church in a veil of real Brussels , before [little Mr Lake]93-mr lake came in , hungry and good - tempered , from [his]93-mr lake round . To be sure , [she]120-barbara had not concluded who was to be [the bridegroom]841-the bridegroom ; but that was one of those matters of detail which could not be precisely concluded on till the time . Such was the immediate result , so far as [this secondary personage]842-this secondary personage was concerned , of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's masterly impromptu ; and it is needless to say that [the accomplished warrior]843-the accomplished warrior , who had [her]119-lucilla wits always about [her]119-lucilla , and had made , while engaged in a simple reconnaissance , so brilliant and successful a capture , withdrew from the scene still more entirely satisfied with [herself]119-lucilla . Nothing , indeed , could have come more opportunely for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who possessed in perfection that faculty of throwing [herself]119-lucilla into the future , and anticipating the difficulties of a position , which is so valuable to all who aspire to be [leaders of mankind]844-leaders of mankind . With a prudence which [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks [himself]90-dr marjoribanks would have acknowledged to be remarkable " in [a person of [her]119-lucilla age and sex]4582-a person of her age and sex , "[90-dr marjoribanks] [Lucilla]119-lucilla had already foreseen that to amuse [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests entirely in [her]119-lucilla own person , would be at once impracticable and " bad style . "[119-lucilla] The first objection might have been got over , for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had a soul above the ordinary limits of possibility , but the second unanswerable . This discovery , however , satisfied all the necessities of the position . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was liberal , as genius ought always to be , was perfectly willing that all [the young ladies in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]846-the young ladies in carlingford should sing [their]846-the young ladies in carlingford little songs while [she]119-lucilla was entertaining [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests ; and then at the right moment , when [her]119-lucilla ruling mind saw it was necessary , would occur the duet — the one duet which would be the great feature of the evening . Thus it will be seen that another quality of the highest order developed itself during [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's deliberations ; for , to tell the truth , [she]119-lucilla set a good deal of store by [her]119-lucilla voice , and had been used to applause , and had tasted the sweetness of individual success . This , however , [she]119-lucilla was willing to sacrifice for the enhanced and magnificent effect which [she]119-lucilla felt could be produced by the combination of the two voices ; and the sacrifice was one which [a weaker woman]848-a weaker woman would have been incapable of making . [She]119-lucilla went [home]287-home past [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel by [the little lane]850-the little lane which makes a line of communication between the end of [Grove Street]27-grove street and [the beginning of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]851-the beginning of grange lane , with a sentiment of satisfaction worthy the greatness of [her]119-lucilla mission . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks never came [home]287-home to lunch , and indeed had a contempt for that feminine indulgence ; which , to be sure , might be accounted for by the fact that about that time in the day [the Doctor]326-the doctor very often found [himself]326-the doctor to be passing close by one or other of [the houses in [the neighbourhood]855-the neighbourhood]854-the houses in the neighbourhood which had a reputation for good sherry or madeira , such as exists no more . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , accordingly , had [her]119-lucilla lunch alone , served to [her]119-lucilla with respectful care by [Nancy , who was still under the impression of the interview of the morning]856-nancy , who was still under the impression of the interview of the morning ; and it occurred to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , as [she]119-lucilla sat at table alone , that this was an opportunity too valuable to be left unimproved ; for , to be sure , there are few things more pleasant than a little impromptu luncheon - party , where [everybody comes without being expected]857-everybody comes without being expected , fresh from [the outside world]858-the outside world , and ready to tell all that is going on ; though , on the other hand , it was a little doubtful how it might work in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , where [the men]582-the men had generally something to do , and where [the married ladies]860-the married ladies took [their]860-the married ladies luncheon when [the children]4442-the children had [their]4442-the children dinner , and presided at the nursery meal . And as for a party of [young ladies]862-young ladies , even supposing [they]862-young ladies had the courage to come , with no more solid admixture of [the more important members of society]863-the more important members of society , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , to tell the truth , had no particular taste for that . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks reflected as [she]119-lucilla ate — and indeed , thanks to [her]119-lucilla perfect health and [her]119-lucilla agreeable morning walk , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had a very pretty appetite , and enjoyed [her]119-lucilla meal in a way that would have been most satisfactory to [[her]119-lucilla many friends]864-her many friends — that it must be by way of making [his]865-he visit , which was aggravating under all circumstances , more aggravating still , that [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom had decided to come now , of all times in [the world]331-the world . " If [he]865-he had waited till things were organised , [he]865-he might have been of a little use , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla ; " for at least [he]865-he could have brought some of [the men that come on circuit]4583-the men that come on circuit , and that would have made a little novelty ; but , of course , just now it would never do to make a rush at [people]505-people , and invite [them]505-people all at once . "[119-lucilla] After a moment 's consideration , however . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual candour , reflected that it was not in [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom 's power to change the time of the [Carlingford]3-carlingford assizes , and that , accordingly , [he]865-he was not to be blamed in this particular at least . " Of course it is not [his]865-he fault , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks added , to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , " but it is astonishing how things happen with [some men]4585-some men always at the wrong moment ; and it is so like [Tom]117-tom . "[88-miss marjoribanks] These reflections were interrupted by the arrival of [visitors]867-visitors , whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks received with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual grace . [The first]868-the first was [old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who kissed [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and wanted to know how [she]96-mrs chiley had enjoyed [herself]96-mrs chiley on [the Continent]30-the continent , and if [she]96-mrs chiley had brought many pretty things [home]287-home . " [[My]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear have grown ever so much since the last time [I]870-the old lady saw [you]4403-my dear , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said in [her]870-the old lady grandmotherly way , " and stout with it , which is such a comfort with [a tall girl]311-a tall girl ; and then [[your]4403-my dear poor dear mamma]4588-your poor dear mamma was so delicate . [I]870-the old lady have always been a little anxious about [you]4403-my dear on that account , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [I]870-the old lady am so glad , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , to see [you]4403-my dear looking so strong . "[870-the old lady] " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who perhaps in [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart was not quite so gratified by this compliment as [the old lady]870-the old lady intended , " the great aim of [my]870-the old lady life is to be a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa . "[870-the old lady] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was very much moved by this filial piety , and [she]96-mrs chiley told [Lucilla]119-lucilla that story about [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's niece]873-the colonel 's niece , [Susan]122-susan , who was such [a good daughter]874-a good daughter , and had refused three excellent offers , to devote [herself]122-susan to [[her]122-susan father]292-her father and [mother]876-mother , with which [the public in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]877-the public in grange lane were tolerably acquainted . " And one of [them]4591-them was [a baronet]4592-a baronet , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not make any decided response , for [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt that it would be dangerous to commit [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to such a height of self - abnegation as that ; but [the old lady]870-the old lady was quite pleased to hear of [her]88-miss marjoribanks travels and adventures instead ; and stayed so long that [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mrs Woodburn , who happened to arrive at the same moment]879-mrs woodburn , who happened to arrive at the same moment , found [her]88-miss marjoribanks still there . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was a little afraid of [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , and [she]96-mrs chiley took [her]96-mrs chiley leave hastily , with another kiss ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla found [herself]119-lucilla face to face with [the only two women who could attempt a rival enterprise to [her]119-lucilla own in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]880-the only two women who could attempt a rival enterprise to her own in carlingford . As for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , [she]99-mrs woodburn had settled [herself]99-mrs woodburn in an easy - chair by the fire , and was fully prepared to take notes . To be sure , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was [the very person to fall victim to [her]119-lucilla arts]881-the very person to fall victim to her arts ; for that confidence in [herself]119-lucilla which , in one point of view , gave grandeur to the character of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , gave [her]119-lucilla also a certain naïveté and openness which [the most simple rustic]882-the most simple rustic could not have surpassed . " [I]883-the mimic am sure by [her]96-mrs chiley face [she]96-mrs chiley has been telling [you]4594-you about [[my]883-the mimic niece]4595-my niece [Susan]122-susan , "[883-the mimic] said [the mimic]883-the mimic , assuming [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's tone , and almost [her]96-mrs chiley appearance , for the moment , " and that one of [them]4596-them was [a baronet]4592-a baronet , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear . [I]96-mrs chiley always know from [her]96-mrs chiley looks what [she]96-mrs chiley has been saying ; and ' [the Colonel]595-the colonel was much as usual , but suffering a little from the cold , as [he]595-the colonel always does in this climate . ' [She]96-mrs chiley must be [a good soul]4600-a good soul , for [she]96-mrs chiley always has [her]96-mrs chiley favourite little speeches written in [her]96-mrs chiley face . "[96-mrs chiley] " [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't know , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who felt it was [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty to make an example ; " there has always been one thing remarked of [me]119-lucilla all [my]119-lucilla life , that [I]119-lucilla never have had a great sense of humour . [I]119-lucilla know it is singular , but when [one]4465-one has a defect , it is always so much better to confess it . [I]119-lucilla always get on very well with anything else , but [I]119-lucilla never had any sense of humour , [you]4602-you know ; and [I]119-lucilla am very fond of [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . [She]96-mrs chiley has always had a fancy for [me]119-lucilla from the time [I]119-lucilla was born ; and [she]96-mrs chiley has such nice manners . But then , it is so odd [I]119-lucilla should have no sense of humour , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , addressing [herself]119-lucilla to [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum , who was sitting on the sofa by [her]119-lucilla . " Do n't [you]98-mrs centum think it is very odd ? "[98-mrs centum] " [I]98-mrs centum am sure it is very nice , "[98-mrs centum] said [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum . " [I]98-mrs centum hate [people that laugh at everything]4603-people that laugh at everything . [I]98-mrs centum do n't see much to laugh at [myself]98-mrs centum , [I]98-mrs centum am sure , in [this distracting world]4604-this distracting world ; [any one who has a lot of [children]815-children and [servants]4607-servants like [me]98-mrs centum to look after]4605-any one who has a lot of children and servants like me to look after , finds very little to laugh at . "[98-mrs centum] And [she]119-lucilla seized the opportunity to enter upon domestic circumstances . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn did not answer a word . [She]99-mrs woodburn made a most dashing murderous sketch of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , but that did [the future ruler of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]884-the future ruler of carlingford very little harm ; and then , by the evening , it was known through all [Grange Lane]4-grange lane that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had snubbed [the caricaturist who kept [all the good people]886-all the good people in terror of [their]886-all the good people lives]885-the caricaturist who kept all the good people in terror of their lives . Snubbed [her]88-miss marjoribanks absolutely , and took the words out of [her]88-miss marjoribanks very mouth , was the report that flew through [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; and it may be imagined how [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's prestige rose in consequence , and how much [people]505-people began to expect of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who had performed such a feat almost on the first day of [her]88-miss marjoribanks return [home]287-home . [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom arrived that night , according to [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's expectation . [He]117-tom arrived , with that curious want of adaptation to the circumstances which characterised [the young man]890-the young man , at an hour which put [Nancy]102-nancy entirely out , and upset the equanimity of [the kitchen]370-the kitchen for twenty - four hours at least . [He]117-tom came , if any one can conceive of such an instance of carelessness , by [the nine o'clock train]892-the nine o'clock train , just as [they]893-they had finished putting to rights [downstairs]302-downstairs . After this , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's conclusion that the fact of the [Carlingford]3-carlingford assizes occurring a day or two after [her]88-miss marjoribanks arrival , when as yet [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not fully prepared to take advantage of [them]893-they , was so like [Tom]117-tom , may be partially understood . And of course [he]117-tom was furiously hungry , and could have managed perfectly to be in time for dinner if [he]117-tom had not missed [the train]895-the train at [Didcot Junction]31-didcot junction , by some wonderful blunder of [the railway people]896-the railway people , which never could have occurred but for [his]117-tom unlucky presence among [the passengers]897-the passengers . [Lucilla]119-lucilla took [Thomas]117-tom apart , and sent [him]117-tom [downstairs]302-downstairs with the most conciliatory message . " Tell [Nancy]102-nancy not to put [herself]102-nancy about , but to send up something cold — the cold pie , or anything [she]102-nancy can find handy . Tell [her]102-nancy [I]88-miss marjoribanks am so vexed , but it is just like [Mr Tom]117-tom ; and [he]117-tom never knows what [he]117-tom is eating , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . As for [Nancy]102-nancy , this sweetness did not subdue [her]102-nancy in the least . [She]102-nancy said , " [I]102-nancy 'll thank [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla to mind [her]119-lucilla own business . The cold pie is for [master]367-master 's breakfast . [I]102-nancy ai n't such a goose as not to know what to send [upstairs]362-upstairs , and that [Tummas]123-tummas can tell [her]119-lucilla if [he]123-tummas likes . "[102-nancy] In the meantime [the Doctor]326-the doctor was in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , much against [his]326-the doctor will , with [the two young people]901-the two young people , spinning about [the room]395-the room , and looking at [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's books and knick - knacks on the tables by way of covering [his]326-the doctor impatience . [He]326-the doctor wanted to carry off [Tom]117-tom , who was rather a favourite , to [[his]117-tom own den]903-his own den [downstairs]302-downstairs , where [the young man]890-the young man 's supper was to be served ; but , at the same time , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks could not deny that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had a right to the greetings and homage of [[her]119-lucilla cousin]906-her cousin . [He]90-dr marjoribanks could not help thinking , on the whole , as [he]90-dr marjoribanks looked at [the two]678-the two , what a much more sensible arrangement it would have been if [he]90-dr marjoribanks had had [the boy]908-the boy , instead of [[his]90-dr marjoribanks sister]577-his sister , who had been [a widow]910-a widow for ever so long , and no doubt had spoiled [[her]577-his sister son]911-her son , as [women]492-women always do ; and then [Lucilla]119-lucilla might have passed under the sway of [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john , who no doubt would have known how to manage [her]119-lucilla . Thus [the Doctor]326-the doctor mused , with that sense of mild amazement at the blunders of [Providence]107-providence , which [so many people]914-so many people experience , and without any idea that [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john would have found a task a great deal beyond [her]89-mrs john powers in the management of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . As for [Tom]117-tom , [he]117-tom was horribly hungry , having found , as was to be expected , no possible means of lunching at [Didcot]32-didcot ; but , at the same time , [he]117-tom was exhilarated by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's smile , and delighted to think of having a week at least to spend in [her]119-lucilla society . " [I]117-tom do n't think [I]117-tom ever saw [you]119-lucilla looking so well , "[117-tom] [he]117-tom was saying ; " and [you]119-lucilla know [my]117-tom opinion generally on that subject . "[117-tom] To which [Lucilla]119-lucilla responded in a way to wither all the germs of sentiment in the bud . " What subject ? "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said ; " [my]119-lucilla looks ? [I]119-lucilla am sure [they]4610-they ca n't be interesting to [you]119-lucilla . [You]119-lucilla are as hungry as ever [you]119-lucilla can be , and [I]119-lucilla can see it in [your]119-lucilla eyes . [Papa]94-papa , [he]94-papa is famishing , and [I]119-lucilla do n't think [he]94-papa can contain [himself]94-papa any longer . Do take [him]94-papa [downstairs]302-downstairs , and let [him]94-papa have something to eat . For [myself]119-lucilla , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla continued , in a lower tone , " it is [my]119-lucilla duty that keeps [me]119-lucilla up . [You]119-lucilla know it has always been the object of [my]119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa . "[119-lucilla] " Come along , [Tom]117-tom , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . " Do n't waste [your]117-tom time philandering when [your]117-tom supper is ready . "[326-the doctor] And [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks led the way [downstairs]302-downstairs , leaving [Tom]117-tom , who followed [him]90-dr marjoribanks , in a state of great curiosity to know what secret oppression it might be under which [[his]117-tom cousin]917-his cousin was supported by [her]917-his cousin duty . Naturally [his]117-tom thoughts reverted to [a possible rival]918-a possible rival[some one whom [the sensible Doctor]920-the sensible doctor would have nothing to say to]919-some one whom the sensible doctor would have nothing to say to ; and [his]117-tom very ears grew red with excitement at this idea . But , notwithstanding , [he]117-tom ate a very satisfactory meal in [the library]921-the library , where [he]117-tom had to answer all sorts of questions . [Tom]117-tom had [his]117-tom tray at the end of the table , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor , who had , according to [his]326-the doctor hospitable old - fashioned habit , taken a glass of claret to " keep [him]117-tom company , "[326-the doctor] sat in [his]326-the doctor easy - chair between the fire and the table , and sipped [his]326-the doctor wine , and admired its colour and purity in the light , and watched with satisfaction the excellent meal [[his]326-the doctor nephew]923-his nephew was making . [He]326-the doctor asked [him]117-tom all about [his]117-tom prospects , and what [he]117-tom was doing , which [Tom]117-tom replied to with the frankest confidence . [He]117-tom was not very fond of work , nor were [his]117-tom abilities anything out of the common ; but at the present moment [Tom]117-tom saw no reason why [he]117-tom should not gain the Woolsack in time ; and [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks gave something like a sigh as [he]90-dr marjoribanks listened , and wondered much what [Providence]107-providence could be thinking of not to give [him]90-dr marjoribanks [the boy]908-the boy . [Lucilla]119-lucilla meantime was very much occupied [upstairs]362-upstairs . [She]119-lucilla had [the new housemaid]697-the new housemaid up nominally to give [her]119-lucilla instructions about [[Mr Tom]117-tom 's room]927-mr tom 's room , but really to take the covers off the chairs , and see how they looked when [the room]395-the room was lighted up ; but the progress of decay had gone too far to stand that trial . After all , [the chintz]929-the chintz , though none of the freshest , was the best . When [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen came [upstairs]362-upstairs , which [Tom]117-tom , to [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's disgust , insisted on doing , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was found in the act of pacing [the room]395-the room — pacing , not in the sentimental sense of making a little promenade up and down , but in the homely practical signification , with a view of measuring , that [she]119-lucilla might form an idea how much carpet was required . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was tall enough to go through this process without any great drawback in point of grace — the long step giving rather a tragedy - queen effect to [[her]119-lucilla handsome but substantial person]934-her handsome but substantial person and long , sweeping dress . [She]119-lucilla stopped short , however , when [she]119-lucilla saw [them]935-them , and withdrew to the sofa , on which [she]119-lucilla had established [her]119-lucilla throne ; and there was a little air of conscious pathos on [her]119-lucilla face as [she]119-lucilla sat down , which impressed [[her]119-lucilla companions]314-her companions . As for [Tom]117-tom , [he]117-tom instinctively felt that it must have something to do with that mystery under which [Lucilla]119-lucilla was supported by [her]119-lucilla duty ; and [the irrelevant young man]937-the irrelevant young man conceived immediately a violent desire to knock [the fellow]938-the fellow down ; whereas there was [no fellow]939-no fellow at all in the case , unless it might be [Mr Holden]124-mr holden , [the upholsterer , whose visits [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would have received with greater enthusiasm at this moment than those of [the most eligible eldest son in [England]33-england]941-the most eligible eldest son in england]940-the upholsterer , whose visits miss marjoribanks would have received with greater enthusiasm at this moment than those of the most eligible eldest son in england . And then [she]119-lucilla gave a little pathetic sigh . " What were [you]119-lucilla doing , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? "[119-lucilla] said [her]119-lucilla father,—"rehearsing [Lady Macbeth]125-lady macbeth , [I]119-lucilla suppose . At least [you]119-lucilla looked exactly like it when [we]4613-we came into [the room]395-the room . "[119-lucilla] " No , [papa]295-papa , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly ; " [I]88-miss marjoribanks was only measuring to see how much carpet [we]4613-we should want ; and that , [you]295-papa know , and [Tom]117-tom 's coming , made [me]88-miss marjoribanks think of old times . [You]295-papa are so much downstairs in [the library]921-the library that [you]295-papa do n't feel it ; but [a lady]4506-a lady has to spend [her]4506-a lady life in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room — and then [I]88-miss marjoribanks always was so domestic . It does not matter what is outside , [I]88-miss marjoribanks always find [my]88-miss marjoribanks pleasure at [home]287-home . [I]88-miss marjoribanks can not help if it has a little effect on [my]88-miss marjoribanks spirits now and then , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , looking down upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks handkerchief , " to be always surrounded with things that have such associations — — "[88-miss marjoribanks] " What associations ? "[942-the amazed doctor] said [the amazed Doctor]942-the amazed doctor . To be sure , [he]942-the amazed doctor had forgotten [[his]942-the amazed doctor wife]345-his wife ; but it was four years ago , and [he]942-the amazed doctor had got used to [her]345-his wife absence from [her]345-his wife favourite sofa ; and , on the whole , in that particular , had acquiesced in the arrangements of [Providence]107-providence . " Really , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]117-tom do n't know what [you]117-tom mean . "[117-tom] " No , [papa]295-papa , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with resignation . " [I]119-lucilla know [you]117-tom do n't , and that is what makes it so sad . But talking of new carpets , [you]117-tom know , [I]119-lucilla had such an adventure to - day that [I]119-lucilla must tell [you]117-tom — quite one of [my]119-lucilla adventures — the very luckiest thing . It happened when [I]119-lucilla was out walking ; [I]119-lucilla heard a voice out of [a house in [Grove Street]27-grove street]4621-a house in grove street , just the very thing to go with [my]119-lucilla voice . That is not a thing that happens every day , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " for all [the masters]4622-the masters have always told [me]119-lucilla that [my]119-lucilla voice was something quite by itself . When [I]119-lucilla heard it , though it was in [Grove Street]27-grove street , and [all the people]4623-all the people about , [I]119-lucilla could have danced for joy . "[119-lucilla] " It was [a man]285-a man 's voice , [I]117-tom suppose , "[117-tom] suggested [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom , in gloomy tones ; and [the Doctor]326-the doctor added , in [his]326-the doctor cynical way : " It 's a wonderful advantage to be so pleased about trifles . What number was it ? For [my]90-dr marjoribanks part , [I]90-dr marjoribanks have [not many patients in [Grove Street]27-grove street]4625-not many patients in grove street , "[90-dr marjoribanks] said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . " [I]90-dr marjoribanks would find a voice to suit [you]117-tom in another quarter , if [I]90-dr marjoribanks were [you]117-tom . "[90-dr marjoribanks] " [Dear papa]303-dear papa , it 's such a pity that [you]303-dear papa do n't understand , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla compassionately . " It turned out to be [Barbara Lake]120-barbara ; for , of course , [I]119-lucilla went in directly , and found out . [I]119-lucilla never heard a voice that went so well with [mine]119-lucilla . "[119-lucilla] If [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not go into raptures over [the contralto]799-the contralto on its own merits , it was not from any jealousy , of which , indeed , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was incapable , but simply because its adaptation to [her]88-miss marjoribanks own seemed to [her]88-miss marjoribanks by far its most interesting quality , and indeed almost the sole claim it had to consideration from [the world]331-the world . " [Barbara Lake]120-barbara ? "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . " There 's something in that . If [you]117-tom can do [her]120-barbara any good or get [her]120-barbara teaching or anything — [I]326-the doctor have a regard for poor [Lake]120-barbara , [poor little fellow]4627-poor little fellow ! [He]90-dr marjoribanks 's kept up wonderfully since [[his]90-dr marjoribanks wife]345-his wife died ; and [nobody]4434-nobody expected it of [him]90-dr marjoribanks , "[326-the doctor] [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks continued , with a momentary dreary recollection of the time when [the poor woman]948-the poor woman took farewell of [[her]948-the poor woman children]949-her children , which indeed was the next day after that on which [[his]90-dr marjoribanks own wife]950-his own wife , who had [nobody in particular to take farewell of]951-nobody in particular to take farewell of , faded out of [her]950-his own wife useless life . " Yes , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [I]119-lucilla mean [her]345-his wife to come here and sing with [me]119-lucilla ; but , then , [one]4465-one needs to organise a little first . [I]119-lucilla am nineteen — how long is it since [you]326-the doctor were married , [papa]295-papa ? "[119-lucilla] " Two - and - twenty years , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor abruptly . [He]326-the doctor did not observe the strangeness of the question , because [he]326-the doctor had been thinking for the moment of [[his]326-the doctor wife]345-his wife , and perhaps [his]326-the doctor face was a trifle graver than usual , though [neither of [[his]326-the doctor young companions]955-his young companions]954-neither of his young companions thought of remarking it . To be sure [he]326-the doctor was not [a young man]956-a young man even when [he]326-the doctor married ; but , on the whole , perhaps something more than this perfect comfort and respectability , and those nice little dinners , had seemed to shine on [his]326-the doctor horizon when [he]326-the doctor brought [home]287-home [[his]326-the doctor incapable bride]958-his incapable bride . " Two - and - twenty years ! "[119-lucilla] exclaimed [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't mind talking before [Tom]117-tom , for [he]117-tom is [one of [the family]4553-the family]4632-one of the family . The things are all the same as they were when [mamma]390-mamma came [home]287-home , though , [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure , [nobody]4434-nobody would believe it . [I]88-miss marjoribanks think it is going against [Providence]107-providence , for [my]88-miss marjoribanks part . Nothing was ever intended to last so long , except the things [the Jews]126-the jews , [poor souls]4637-poor souls ! wore in [the desert]4638-the desert , perhaps . [Papa]94-papa , if [you]94-papa have no objection , [I]88-miss marjoribanks should like to choose the colours [myself]88-miss marjoribanks . There is a great deal in choosing colours that go well with one 's complexion . [People]505-people think of that for [their]505-people dresses , but not for [[their]505-people rooms]4640-their rooms , which are of so much more importance . [I]88-miss marjoribanks should have liked blue , but blue gets so soon tawdry . [I]88-miss marjoribanks think , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , rising and looking at [herself]88-miss marjoribanks seriously in the glass , " that [I]88-miss marjoribanks have enough complexion at present to venture upon a pale spring green . "[88-miss marjoribanks] This little calculation , which [a timid young woman]959-a timid young woman would have taken care to do by [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , [Lucilla]119-lucilla did publicly , with [her]119-lucilla usual discrimination . [The Doctor , who had looked a little grim at first]960-the doctor , who had looked a little grim at first , could not but laugh when [he]960-the doctor , who had looked a little grim at first saw the sober look of care and thought with which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks examined [her]88-miss marjoribanks capabilities in the glass . It was not so much the action itself that amused [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , as the consummate ability of [the young revolutionary]962-the young revolutionary . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was [Scotch]127-scotch , and had a respect for " talent "[90-dr marjoribanks] in every development , as is natural to [[his]90-dr marjoribanks nation]963-his nation . [He]90-dr marjoribanks did not even give [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter that credit for sincerity which [she]286-his daughter deserved , but set it all to the score of [her]286-his daughter genius , which was complimentary , certainly , in one point of view ; but the fact was that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was perfectly sincere , and that [she]119-lucilla did what was natural to [her]119-lucilla under guidance of [her]119-lucilla genius , so as always to be in good fortune , just as [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom , under the guidance of [his]90-dr marjoribanks , brought discredit even upon those eternal ordinances of English government which fixed the time of the [Carlingford]3-carlingford assizes . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was quite in earnest in thinking that the colour of [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room was an important matter , and that [a woman of sense]966-a woman of sense had very good reason for suiting it to [her]966-a woman of sense complexion — an idea which accordingly [she]119-lucilla proceeded to develop and explain . " For [one]4465-one can change [one]4465-one 's dress , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " as often as [one]4465-one likes — at least as often , [you]4644-you know , as one has dresses to change ; but the furniture remains the same . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am always [a perfect guy]4645-a perfect guy , whatever [I]88-miss marjoribanks wear , when [I]88-miss marjoribanks sit against a red curtain . [[You]4644-you men]4646-you men say that [a woman]4411-a woman always knows when [she]4411-a woman 's good - looking , but [I]88-miss marjoribanks am happy to say [I]88-miss marjoribanks know when [I]88-miss marjoribanks look [a guy]4648-a guy . What [I]88-miss marjoribanks mean is a delicate pale green , [papa]295-papa . For [my]88-miss marjoribanks part , [I]88-miss marjoribanks think it wears just as well as any other colour ; and [all the painters]4650-all the painters say it is the very thing for pictures . The carpet , of course , would be a darker shade ; and as for the chairs , it is not at all necessary to keep to one colour . Both red and violet go beautifully with green , [you]4644-you know . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [Mr Holden]124-mr holden and [I]88-miss marjoribanks could settle all about it without giving [you]4644-you any trouble . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Who told [you]326-the doctor , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , " that [I]326-the doctor meant to refurnish [the house]339-the house ? "[326-the doctor] [He]326-the doctor was even a little angry at [her]326-the doctor boldness , but at the same time [he]326-the doctor was so much amused and pleased in [his]326-the doctor heart to have so clever [a daughter]968-a daughter , that all the tones that could produce terror were softened out of [his]326-the doctor voice . " [I]90-dr marjoribanks never heard that was a sort of thing [a man]285-a man had to do for [[his]285-a man daughter]286-his daughter , "[90-dr marjoribanks] said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks ; " and [I]90-dr marjoribanks would like to know what [I]90-dr marjoribanks should do with all that finery when [you]117-tom get married — as [I]90-dr marjoribanks suppose [you]117-tom will by and by — and leave [me]90-dr marjoribanks alone in [the house]339-the house ? "[90-dr marjoribanks] " Ah , that is the important question , "[117-tom] said [Tom]117-tom . As usual , it was [Tom]117-tom 's luck ; but then , when there did happen to be a moment when [he]117-tom ought to be silent , [the unfortunate fellow]969-the unfortunate fellow could not help but speak . " Perhaps [I]88-miss marjoribanks may marry some time , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with composure ; " it would be foolish , [you]117-tom know , to make any engagements ; but that will depend greatly upon how [you]117-tom behave , and how [Carlingford]3-carlingford behaves , [papa]295-papa . [I]88-miss marjoribanks give [myself]88-miss marjoribanks ten years here , if [you]117-tom should be very good . By twenty - nine [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall be going off a little , and perhaps it may be tiring , for anything [I]88-miss marjoribanks can tell . Ten years is a long time , and naturally , in the meantime , [I]88-miss marjoribanks want to look as well as possible . Stop a minute ; [I]88-miss marjoribanks forgot to put down the number of paces for the length . [Tom]117-tom , please to do it over again for [me]88-miss marjoribanks ; of course , [your]117-tom steps are a great deal longer than [mine]88-miss marjoribanks . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " [Tom]117-tom is tired , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; " and there are no new carpets coming out of [my]326-the doctor pockets . Besides , [he]117-tom 's going to bed , and [I]326-the doctor 'm going [downstairs]302-downstairs to [the library]921-the library . [We]4658-we may as well bid [you]117-tom good - night . "[326-the doctor] These words , however , were addressed to deaf ears . [Tom]117-tom , as was natural , had started immediately to obey [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [he]117-tom was in duty bound ; and [the old Doctor]971-the old doctor looked on with a little amazement and a little amusement , recognising , with something of the surprise which that discovery always gives to [fathers]433-fathers and [mothers]973-mothers , that [[his]117-tom visitor]974-his visitor cared twenty times more for what [Lucilla]119-lucilla said than for anything that [his]117-tom superior wisdom could suggest . [He]117-tom would have gone off and left [them]975-them as [a couple of young fools]976-a couple of young fools , if it had not occurred to [him]117-tom all at once that since this sort of thing had begun , [the last person in [the world]331-the world that [he]117-tom would choose to see dancing attendance on [[his]117-tom daughter]286-his daughter]977-the last person in the world that he would choose to see dancing attendance on his daughter was [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom . Oddly enough , though [he]117-tom had just been finding fault with [Providence]107-providence for not giving [him]117-tom [a son]980-a son instead of [a daughter]968-a daughter , [he]117-tom was not at all delighted nor grateful when [Providence]107-providence put before [him]117-tom this simple method of providing [himself]117-tom with [the son [he]117-tom wanted]982-the son he wanted . [He]117-tom took a great deal too much interest in [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom to let [him]117-tom do anything so foolish ; and as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , the idea that , after all [her]119-lucilla accomplishments , and [her]119-lucilla expensive education , and [her]119-lucilla year on [the Continent]983-the continent , [she]119-lucilla should marry [a man who had nothing]984-a man who had nothing , disgusted [the Doctor]326-the doctor . [He]117-tom kept [his]117-tom seat accordingly , though [he]117-tom was horribly bored by [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room and its claims , and wanted very much to return to [the library]921-the library , and get into [his]117-tom slippers and [his]117-tom dressing - gown . It was rather a pretty picture , on the whole , which [he]117-tom was regarding . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , perhaps , with a view to this discussion , had put on green ribbons on the white dress which [she]119-lucilla always wore in the evening , and [her]119-lucilla tawny curls and fresh complexion carried off triumphantly that difficult colour . Perhaps [a critical observer]988-a critical observer might have said that [her]119-lucilla figure was a little too developed and substantial for these vestal robes ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was young , and could bear it . [She]119-lucilla was standing by , not far from the fire , on the other side from [the Doctor]326-the doctor , looking on anxiously , while [Tom]117-tom measured [the room]395-the room with [his]117-tom long steps . " [I]119-lucilla never said [you]117-tom were to stride , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " take moderate steps , and do n't be so silly . [I]88-miss marjoribanks was doing it [myself]88-miss marjoribanks famously if [you]117-tom had not come in and interrupted [me]88-miss marjoribanks . It is frightful to belong to a family where [the men]582-the men are so stupid , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a sigh of real distress ; for , to be sure , [the unlucky Tom]117-tom immediately bethought [himself]117-tom to take small steps like those of [a lady]4506-a lady , which all but threw [him]117-tom on [his]117-tom well - formed though meaningless nose . [Lucilla]119-lucilla shook [her]119-lucilla head with an exasperated look , and contracted [her]119-lucilla lips with disdain , as [he]117-tom passed [her]119-lucilla on [his]117-tom ill - omened career . Of course [he]117-tom came right up against the little table on which [she]119-lucilla had with [her]119-lucilla own hand arranged a bouquet of geraniums and mignonette . " It is what [he]117-tom always does , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said to [the Doctor]326-the doctor calmly , as [Tom]117-tom arrived at that climax of [his]117-tom fate ; and the look with which [she]119-lucilla accompanied these words , as [she]119-lucilla rang the bell smartly and promptly , mollified [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's heart . " [I]90-dr marjoribanks can tell [you]326-the doctor the size of [the room]395-the room , if that is all [you]326-the doctor want , "[90-dr marjoribanks] said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . " [I]90-dr marjoribanks suppose [you]326-the doctor mean to give parties , and drive [me]90-dr marjoribanks out of [my]90-dr marjoribanks senses with dancing and singing.—No , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]326-the doctor must wait till [you]326-the doctor get married — that will never do for [me]90-dr marjoribanks . "[90-dr marjoribanks] " [Dear papa]303-dear papa , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly , " it is so dreadful to hear [you]303-dear papa say parties . [Everybody]300-everybody knows that the only thing [I]88-miss marjoribanks care for in life is to be a comfort to [you]303-dear papa ; and as for dancing , [I]88-miss marjoribanks saw at once that was out of the question . Dancing is all very well , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks thoughtfully ; " but it implies quantities of [young people]4663-young people — and [young people]4663-young people can never make what [I]119-lucilla call society . It is Evenings [I]119-lucilla mean to have , [papa]295-papa . [I]119-lucilla am sure [you]303-dear papa want to go [downstairs]302-downstairs , and [I]119-lucilla suppose [Tom]117-tom would think it civil to sit with [me]119-lucilla , though [he]117-tom is tired ; so [I]119-lucilla will show [you]303-dear papa a good example , and [Thomas]117-tom can pick up the table and the flowers at [his]117-tom leisure . Good - night , [papa]295-papa , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , giving [him]994-him [her]119-lucilla round fresh cheek to kiss . [She]119-lucilla went out of [the room]395-the room with a certain triumph , feeling that [she]119-lucilla had fully signified [her]119-lucilla intentions , which is always an important matter ; and shook hands in a condescending way with [Tom]117-tom , who had broken [his]117-tom shins in a headlong rush to open the door . [She]119-lucilla looked at [him]994-him with an expression of mild despair , and shook [her]119-lucilla head again as [she]119-lucilla accorded [him]994-him that sign of amity . " If [you]994-him only would look a little where [you]994-him are going , "[128-miss marjoribanks;—perhaps] said [Miss Marjoribanks;—perhaps]128-miss marjoribanks;—perhaps [she]119-lucilla meant the words to convey an allegorical as well as a positive meaning , as [so many people]914-so many people have been found out to do — and then [she]119-lucilla pursued [her]119-lucilla peaceful way [upstairs]362-upstairs . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , [he]326-the doctor went off to [[his]326-the doctor library]358-his library rubbing [his]326-the doctor hands , glad to be released , and laughing softly at [[his]326-the doctor nephew]923-his nephew 's abashed looks . " [She]119-lucilla knows how to put [him]923-his nephew down at least , "[326-the doctor] [the Doctor]326-the doctor said to [himself]326-the doctor , well pleased ; and [he]326-the doctor was so much amused by [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter 's superiority to the vulgar festivity of parties , that [he]326-the doctor almost gave in to the idea of refurnishing [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room to suit [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's complexion . [He]326-the doctor rubbed [his]326-the doctor hands once more over the fire , and indulged in a little laugh all by [himself]326-the doctor over that original idea . " So it is Evenings [she]88-miss marjoribanks means to have ? "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; and , to be sure , nothing could be more faded than the curtains , and there were bits of the carpet in which the pattern was scarcely discernible . So that , on the whole , up to this point there seemed to be a reasonable prospect that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would have everything [her]119-lucilla own way . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had so many things to think of next morning that [she]88-miss marjoribanks found [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin , who was rather difficult to get rid of , much in [her]88-miss marjoribanks way : naturally [the young man]890-the young man was briefless , and came on circuit for the name of the thing , and was quite disposed to dawdle the first morning , and attach [himself]890-the young man to the active footsteps of [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and for [her]88-miss marjoribanks part , [she]88-miss marjoribanks had things to occupy [her]88-miss marjoribanks so very much more important . For one thing , one of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's little dinner - parties was to take place that evening , which would be the first under the new régime , and was naturally a matter of some anxiety to [all parties]1007-all parties . " [I]119-lucilla shall go down and ask [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley to come with [the Colonel]595-the colonel , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]119-lucilla have always meant to do that . [We]4669-we ca n't have a full dinner - party , [you]96-mrs chiley know , as long as [the house]339-the house is so shabby ; but [I]119-lucilla am sure [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley will come to take care of [me]119-lucilla . "[119-lucilla] " To take care of you!—in [[[your]119-lucilla father]4671-your father 's house]4672-your father 's house ! Do [you]96-mrs chiley think [they]4673-they 'll bite ? "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor grimly ; but as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was quite prepared for that . " [I]119-lucilla must have [a chaperone]4674-a chaperone , [you]326-the doctor know , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said . " [I]119-lucilla do n't say it is not quite absurd ; but then , at first , [I]119-lucilla always make it a point to give in to the prejudices of society . That is how [I]119-lucilla have always been so successful , "[119-lucilla] said [the experienced Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]119-lucilla never went in the face of [anybody]313-anybody 's prejudices . Afterwards , [you]326-the doctor know , when [one]4465-one is known — — "[119-lucilla] [The Doctor]326-the doctor laughed , but at the same time [he]326-the doctor sighed . There was nothing to be said against [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who had , on the whole , as [women]492-women go , a very superior training , and knew what a good dinner was ; but it was the beginning of the revolution of which [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , vaguely oppressed with the idea of new paper , new curtains , and all that was involved in the entrance of [Mr Holden]124-mr holden the upholsterer into [the house]339-the house , did not see the end . [He]326-the doctor acquiesced , of course , since there was nothing else for it : but it must be confessed that the spectre of [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley sitting at [his]326-the doctor right hand clouded over for [the Doctor]326-the doctor the pleasant anticipation of the evening . If it had been possible to put [her]96-mrs chiley at the head of the table beside [Lucilla]119-lucilla , whom [she]96-mrs chiley was to come to take care of , [he]326-the doctor could have borne it better — and to be sure it would have been a great deal more reasonable ; but then that was absolutely out of the question , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor gave in with a sigh . Thus it was that [he]326-the doctor began to realise the more serious result of that semi - abdication into which [he]326-the doctor had been beguiled . The female element , so long peacefully ignored and kept at a distance , had come in again in triumph and taken possession , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor knew too well by the experience of a long life what [a restless and troublesome element it]1015-a restless and troublesome element it was . [He]326-the doctor had begun to feel that it had ceased to be precisely amusing as [he]326-the doctor took [his]326-the doctor place in [[his]326-the doctor brougham]671-his brougham . It was good sport to see [Lucilla]119-lucilla make an end of [Tom]117-tom , and put [her]119-lucilla bridle upon the stiff neck of [Nancy]102-nancy ; but when it came to changing the character of [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's dinners , [his]326-the doctor intellect naturally got more obtuse , and [he]326-the doctor did not see the joke . As for [Tom]117-tom , [he]117-tom had to be disposed of summarily . " Do go away , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , in [her]88-miss marjoribanks straightforward way . " [You]326-the doctor can come back to luncheon if [you]326-the doctor like;—that is to say , if [you]326-the doctor can pick up anybody that is very amusing , [you]326-the doctor may bring [him]4677-him here about half - past one , and if any of [[my]119-lucilla friends]4577-my friends have come to call by that time , [I]119-lucilla will give [you]326-the doctor lunch ; but it must be [somebody very amusing]4679-somebody very amusing , or [I]119-lucilla will have nothing to say to [you]326-the doctor , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And with this dismissal [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom departed , not more content than [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; for , to be sure , the last thing in [the world]331-the world which [the poor fellow]1020-the poor fellow thought of was to bring [somebody who was amusing]1021-somebody who was amusing , to injure [his]1020-the poor fellow chances with [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Tom]117-tom , like [most other people]1022-most other people , was utterly incapable of fathoming the grand conception which inspired [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . When [she]119-lucilla told [him]117-tom that it was the object of [her]119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [papa]94-papa , [he]117-tom believed it to a certain extent , but it never occurred to [him]117-tom that filial devotion , though beautiful to contemplate , would preserve [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart from the ordinary dangers of youth , or that [she]119-lucilla was at all in earnest in postponing all matrimonial intentions until [she]119-lucilla was nine - and - twenty , and had begun to " go off "[119-lucilla] a little . So [he]117-tom went away disconsolate enough , wavering between [his]117-tom instinct of obedience and [his]117-tom desire of being in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's company , and a desperate determination never to be the means of injuring [himself]117-tom by presenting to [her]119-lucilla anybody who was very amusing . All [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's monde , as it happened , was a little out of humour that day . [She]119-lucilla had gone on so far triumphantly that it had now come to be necessary that [she]119-lucilla should receive a little check in [her]119-lucilla victorious career . When [Tom]117-tom was disposed of , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks put on [her]88-miss marjoribanks hat and went down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane to carry [her]88-miss marjoribanks invitation to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who naturally was very much pleased to come . " But , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear must tell [me]870-the old lady what to put on , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said . " [I]870-the old lady do n't think [I]870-the old lady have had anything new since [you]4403-my dear were [home]287-home last . [I]870-the old lady have heard so much about [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's dinners that [I]870-the old lady feel a little excited , as if [I]870-the old lady was going to be made [a freemason]4682-a freemason or something . There is [my]870-the old lady brown , [you]4403-my dear know , that [I]870-the old lady wear at [home]287-home when [we]4684-we have [anybody]313-anybody — and [my]870-the old lady black velvet ; and then there is [my]870-the old lady French gray that [I]870-the old lady got for [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley 's marriage . "[870-the old lady] " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " it does n't matter in the least what [you]96-mrs chiley wear ; there are only to be [gentlemen]4686-gentlemen , [you]96-mrs chiley know , and [one]4465-one never dresses for [gentlemen]4686-gentlemen . [You]96-mrs chiley must keep that beautiful black velvet for another time . "[119-lucilla] " Well , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " [I]96-mrs chiley am long past that sort of thing — but [the men]582-the men think , [you]4403-my dear know , that it is always for [them]582-the men [we]4691-we dress . "[96-mrs chiley] " Yes , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " [their]582-the men vanity is something dreadful — but it is one of [my]119-lucilla principles never to dress unless there are [ladies]581-ladies . A white frock , high in the neck , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with sweet simplicity—"as for anything else , it would be bad style . "[119-lucilla] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley gave [[her]96-mrs chiley young visitor]1024-her young visitor a very cordial kiss when [she]96-mrs chiley went away . " The sense [she]119-lucilla has ! "[870-the old lady] said [the old lady]870-the old lady ; but at the same time [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's wife]1027-the colonel 's wife was so old - fashioned that this contemptuous way of treating " [The Gentlemen]574-the gentlemen "[870-the old lady] puzzled [her]870-the old lady unprogressive intelligence . [She]870-the old lady thought it was superhuman virtue on [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's part , nearly incredible , and yet established by proofs so incontestable that it would be a shame to doubt it ; and [she]870-the old lady felt ashamed of [herself]870-the old lady[she]870-the old lady who might have been [a grandmother]1028-a grandmother , had such been the will of [Providence]107-providence — for lingering five minutes undecided between [her]870-the old lady two best caps . " [I]1029-the penitent old lady dare say [Lucilla]119-lucilla does not spend so much time on such vanity , and [she]119-lucilla only nineteen , "[1029-the penitent old lady] said [the penitent old lady]1029-the penitent old lady . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks returned up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane with a mind at ease , and that consciousness of superior endowments which gives amiability and expansion even to the countenance . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not give any money to [the beggar who at that period infested [Grange Lane]4-grange lane with [[her]88-miss marjoribanks six children]1031-her six children , for that was contrary to those principles of political economy which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had studied with such success at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]1030-the beggar who at that period infested grange lane with her six children , for that was contrary to those principles of political economy which she had studied with such success at mount pleasant ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks stopped and asked [her]88-miss marjoribanks name , and where [she]88-miss marjoribanks lived , and promised to inquire into [her]88-miss marjoribanks case . " If [you]88-miss marjoribanks are honest and want to work , [I]88-miss marjoribanks will try to find [you]88-miss marjoribanks something to do , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; which , to be sure , was a threat appalling enough to keep [her]88-miss marjoribanks free from any further molestation on the part of [that interesting family]1032-that interesting family . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla , to do [her]119-lucilla justice , felt it equally natural that beneficence should issue from [her]119-lucilla in this manner as in that other mode of feeding the hungry which [she]119-lucilla was willing to adopt at half - past one , and had solemnly engaged [herself]119-lucilla to fulfil at seven o'clock . [She]119-lucilla went up after that to [[Mr Holden]124-mr holden 's]1033-mr holden 's , and had a most interesting conversation , and found among [[his]124-mr holden stores]1034-his stores a delicious damask , softly , spiritually green , of which , to [his]124-mr holden great astonishment , [she]119-lucilla tried the effect in one of the great mirrors which ornamented [the shop]1035-the shop . " It is just the tint [I]119-lucilla want , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , when [she]119-lucilla had applied that unusual test ; and [she]119-lucilla left the fashionable upholsterer of [Carlingford]3-carlingford in a state of some uncertainty whether it was curtains or dresses that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks meant to have made . Perhaps this confusion arose from the fact that [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind was occupied in discussing the question whether [she]119-lucilla should not go round by [Grove Street]27-grove street , and try that duet again with [Barbara]120-barbara , and invite [her]120-barbara to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane in the evening to electrify [the little company]1036-the little company ; or whether , in case this latter idea might not be practicable , [she]119-lucilla should bring [Barbara]120-barbara with [her]119-lucilla to lunch by way of occupying [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom . [Lucilla]119-lucilla stood at [Mr Holden]124-mr holden 's door for five seconds at least balancing the matter ; but finally [she]119-lucilla gave [her]119-lucilla curls a little shake , and took a quick step forward , and without any more deliberation returned towards [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; for , on the whole , it was better not to burst in full triumph all at once upon [[her]119-lucilla constituency]1037-her constituency , and exhaust [her]119-lucilla forces at the beginning . If [she]119-lucilla condescended to sing something [herself]119-lucilla , it would indeed be a greater honour than [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's dinner - party , in strict justice , was entitled to ; and as for the second question , though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was too happy in the confidence of [her]88-miss marjoribanks own powers to fear [any rivals]1039-any rivals , and though [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin 's devotion bored [her]88-miss marjoribanks , still [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt doubtful how far it was good policy to produce [Barbara]120-barbara at luncheon for the purpose of occupying [Tom]117-tom . [Other people]279-other people might see [her]88-miss marjoribanks besides [Tom]117-tom , and [her]88-miss marjoribanks own grand coup might be forestalled for anything [she]88-miss marjoribanks could tell ; and then [Tom]117-tom had some title to consideration on [his]117-tom own merits , though [he]117-tom was [the unlucky member of [the family]4553-the family]1042-the unlucky member of the family . [He]117-tom might even , if [he]117-tom were so far left to [himself]117-tom ( though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks smiled at the idea ) , fall in love with [Barbara]120-barbara ; or , what was more likely , driven to despair by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's indifference , [he]117-tom might pretend to fall in love ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla reflected , that if anything happened [she]119-lucilla could never forgive [herself]119-lucilla . This was the point [she]119-lucilla had arrived at when [she]119-lucilla shook [her]119-lucilla tawny curls and set out suddenly on [her]119-lucilla return [home]287-home . It was now nearly one o'clock , and it was quite possible that [Tom]117-tom , as well as [herself]119-lucilla , might be on the way to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who , as [she]119-lucilla said , made a point of never going against the prejudices of society , made up [her]119-lucilla mind to remain sweetly unconscious of the hour of luncheon , unless [some lady]1045-some lady came to keep [her]119-lucilla company . But then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was always lucky , as [she]119-lucilla said . A quarter of an hour before [Tom]117-tom applied for admission , [Miss Bury]114-miss bury came to pay [Lucilla]119-lucilla a visit . [She]114-miss bury had been visiting in [[her]114-miss bury district]1046-her district all the morning , and was very easily persuaded to repose [herself]114-miss bury a little ; and then , naturally , [she]114-miss bury was anxious about [[her]114-miss bury young friend]1047-her young friend 's spiritual condition , and the effect upon [her]114-miss bury mind of a year 's residence abroad . [She]114-miss bury was asking whether [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not seen something soul - degrading and dishonouring to religion in all the mummeries of Popery ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who was perfectly orthodox , had replied to the question in the most satisfactory manner ; when [Tom]117-tom made [his]117-tom appearance , looking rather sheepish and reluctant , and followed by [the " somebody amusing "[1048-the " somebody amusing " whom lucilla had commissioned him to bring] whom [Lucilla]119-lucilla had commissioned [him]117-tom to bring]1048-the " somebody amusing " whom lucilla had commissioned him to bring . [He]117-tom had struggled against [his]117-tom fate , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow ! but when it happens to be [a man]285-a man 's instinct to do what [he]285-a man is told , [he]285-a man can no more resist it than if it was a criminal impulse . [Tom]117-tom entered with [[his]117-tom amusing companion]1051-his amusing companion , who had been chosen with care , and was very uninviting to look at ; and by and by [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , with the most puzzled looks , found [herself]114-miss bury listening to gossip about [the theatres]1052-the theatres and all kinds of profane subjects . " [I]1053-the amusing man think [they]4694-they are going to hang [that fellow that killed [the tailor]4696-the tailor]4695-that fellow that killed the tailor , "[1053-the amusing man] said [the amusing man]1053-the amusing man ; " that will stir [you]114-miss bury up a little in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [I]1053-the amusing man should suppose . It is as good as a play for [a country town]494-a country town . Of course , there will be [a party that will get up a memorial , and prove that [a man so kind - hearted]4699-a man so kind - hearted never existed out of paradise]4698-a party that will get up a memorial , and prove that a man so kind - hearted never existed out of paradise ; and there will be another party who will prove [him]4699-a man so kind - hearted to be insane ; and then at the end all [the blackguards within a hundred miles]4700-the blackguards within a hundred miles will crowd into [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and [the fellow]938-the fellow will be hanged , as [he]938-the fellow deserves to be ; but [I]1053-the amusing man assure [you]114-miss bury it 's a famous amusement for [a country town]494-a country town . "[1053-the amusing man] " [Sir]4493-sir , "[114-miss bury] said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , with a tremulous voice , for [her]114-miss bury feelings had overcome [her]114-miss bury , " when [you]4493-sir speak of amusement , does it ever occur to [you]4493-sir what will become of [his]938-the fellow miserable soul ? "[114-miss bury] " [I]1054-the young barrister assure [you]4493-sir , [wretches of that description]4704-wretches of that description have no souls , "[1054-the young barrister] said [the young barrister]1054-the young barrister , " or else , of course , [I]1054-the young barrister would not permit [myself]1054-the young barrister to speak so freely . It is a conclusion [I]1054-the young barrister have come to not rashly , but after many opportunities of observing , "[1054-the young barrister] [the young man]890-the young man went on with solemnity ; " on the whole , [my]890-the young man opinion is , that this is the great difference between [one portion of mankind]4705-one portion of mankind and the other : that description of being , [you]4493-sir may take [my]890-the young man word for it , has no soul . "[890-the young man] " [I]114-miss bury never take [anybody]313-anybody 's word for what is so plainly stated in the Holy Scriptures , "[114-miss bury] said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury ; " [I]567-the rector never heard [any one]4391-any one utter such a terrible idea . [I]567-the rector am sure [I]567-the rector do n't want to defend [a — a murderer]4708-a — a murderer , "[567-the rector] cried [[the Rector]567-the rector 's sister]1057-the rector 's sister , with agitation ; " but [I]114-miss bury have heard of [persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted]4709-persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted . The law may take [their]4709-persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted lives , but it is an awful thing — a truly dreadful thing , "[114-miss bury] said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , trembling all over , " to try to take away [their]4709-persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted soul . "[114-miss bury] " Oh , nonsense , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . By [Jove]130-jove ! [he]130-jove does not mean that , [you]119-lucilla know , "[117-tom] said [Tom]117-tom , interposing to relieve [[his]117-tom friend]1058-his friend . " Do [you]119-lucilla believe in [Jove]130-jove , [Mr Thomas Marjoribanks]117-tom , "[114-miss bury] said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , looking [him]1058-his friend in an alarming manner full in the face . [The unfortunate Tom]117-tom grew red and then [he]117-tom grew green under this question and that awful look . " No , [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , [I]1058-his friend ca n't say [I]1058-his friend do , "[1058-his friend] [he]1058-his friend answered humbly ; and [the amusing man]1053-the amusing man was so much less brotherly than [Tom]117-tom that [he]1053-the amusing man burst into unsympathetic laughter . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it was the first real check [she]119-lucilla had sustained in the beginning of [her]119-lucilla career . There could not have been a more unfortunate contretemps , and there is no telling how disastrous the effect might have been , had not [her]119-lucilla courage and coolness , not to say [her]119-lucilla orthodoxy , been equal to the occasion . [She]119-lucilla gave [[her]119-lucilla cousin]906-her cousin a look which was still more terrible than [Miss Bury]114-miss bury 's , and then [she]119-lucilla took affairs into [her]119-lucilla own hands . " It is dreadful sometimes to see what [straits people]4710-straits people are put to , to keep up the conversation , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " [Tom]117-tom in particular , for [I]119-lucilla think [he]117-tom has a pleasure in talking nonsense . But [you]4711-you must not suppose [I]119-lucilla am of that opinion . [I]119-lucilla remember quite well there was [a dreadful man]4712-a dreadful man once here in [jail]4713-jail for something , and [Mr Bury]109-mr bury made [him]4712-a dreadful man [the most beautiful character]4714-the most beautiful character ! [Every creature]4715-every creature has a soul . [I]119-lucilla am sure [we]4716-we say so in the Creed every day of [our]4716-we lives , and especially in that long creed where [so many people]914-so many people perish everlastingly . So far from laughing , it is quite dreadful to think of it , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " It is one of [my]119-lucilla principles never to laugh about anything that has to do with religion . [I]119-lucilla always think it [my]119-lucilla duty to speak with respect . It has such a bad effect upon some minds . [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , if [you]114-miss bury will not take anything more , [I]119-lucilla think [we]4716-we had better go [upstairs]362-upstairs . "[119-lucilla] To think that [Tom]117-tom , whose luck , as usual , had betrayed [him]117-tom to such an unlooked - for extent , should have been on the point of following to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , was more than [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could comprehend ; but fortunately [[his]117-tom companion]1062-his companion had more sense , and took [his]117-tom leave , taking [his]117-tom conductor with [him]117-tom . [Miss Bury]114-miss bury went [upstairs]362-upstairs in silence , sighing heavily from time to time . [The good woman]1064-the good woman was troubled in [her]1064-the good woman spirit at the evident depravity of [the young men with whom circumstances]1065-the young men with whom circumstances had constrained [her]1064-the good woman to sit down at table , and [she]1064-the good woman was sadly afraid that such companionship must have a debasing effect upon the mind of [that lamb of the flock now standing before [her]1064-the good woman]1066-that lamb of the flock now standing before her . [Miss Bury]114-miss bury bethought [herself]114-miss bury of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's profane jokes , and the indifference [he]90-dr marjoribanks had shown to many things in which it was [his]90-dr marjoribanks duty to have interested [himself]90-dr marjoribanks , and [she]114-miss bury could not but look with tender pity in [[her]114-miss bury young friend]1047-her young friend 's face . " Poor dear , "[114-miss bury] said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , " it is dreadful indeed if this is the sort of society [you]1047-her young friend are subjected to . [I]114-miss bury could recommend to [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks [a most admirable woman]4719-a most admirable woman , [a true Christian , who would take charge of things and be [[your]1047-her young friend companion]4721-your companion , [Lucilla]119-lucilla]4720-a true christian , who would take charge of things and be your companion , lucilla . It is not at all nice for [you]1047-her young friend , at [your]1047-her young friend age , to be obliged to receive [young men like these]4722-young men like these alone . "[114-miss bury] " [I]119-lucilla had [you]1047-her young friend ! "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , taking both [Miss Bury]114-miss bury 's hands . " [I]119-lucilla felt it was such a blessing . [I]119-lucilla would not have let [Tom]117-tom stay for luncheon if [you]1047-her young friend had not been [there]4723-there ; and now [I]119-lucilla am so glad , because it has shown [me]119-lucilla the danger of letting [him]117-tom bring [people]505-people . [I]119-lucilla am quite sure it was a special providence that made [you]1047-her young friend think of coming [here]4529-here to - day . "[119-lucilla] " Well , [[my]114-miss bury dear]4403-my dear , "[114-miss bury] said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , who was naturally mollified by this statement of the question , " [I]114-miss bury am very glad to have been of use to [you]4403-my dear . If there is anything [I]114-miss bury desire in this life , it is to be useful to [my]114-miss bury fellow - creatures , and to do [my]114-miss bury work while it is called day . [I]114-miss bury should not think the time lost , [[my]114-miss bury dear]4403-my dear [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [I]114-miss bury could only hope that [I]114-miss bury had impressed upon [your]4403-my dear mind that an account must be given of every careless word — — "[114-miss bury] " Oh , yes , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " that is so true ; and besides , it is quite against [my]119-lucilla principles . [I]119-lucilla make it a point never to speak of anything about religion except with the greatest respect ; and [I]119-lucilla am quite sure it was a special providence that [I]119-lucilla had [you]4403-my dear . "[119-lucilla] [Miss Bury]114-miss bury took [her]114-miss bury farewell very affectionately , not to say effusively , after this , with [her]114-miss bury heart melting over [the ingenuous young creature who was so thankful for [her]114-miss bury protection]1068-the ingenuous young creature who was so thankful for her protection ; but at the same time [she]114-miss bury left [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks a prey to the horrible sensation of having made a failure . To be sure , there was time to recover [herself]114-miss bury in the evening , which was , so to speak , [her]114-miss bury first formal appearance before [the public of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1069-the public of carlingford . [Tom]117-tom was so ill - advised as to come in when [she]114-miss bury was having [her]114-miss bury cup of tea before dinner to fortify [her]114-miss bury for [her]114-miss bury exertions ; and the reception [he]117-tom met with may be left to the imagination . But , after all , there was little satisfaction in demolishing [Tom]117-tom ; and then [Lucilla]119-lucilla had known from the beginning that the success of [her]119-lucilla undertaking depended entirely on [herself]119-lucilla . The evening passed off in a way which , if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been [an ordinary woman]1070-an ordinary woman , would have altogether obliterated from [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind all recollection of the failure at lunch . To speak first of the most important particular , the dinner was perfect . As for [the benighted men who had doubted [Lucilla]119-lucilla]1071-the benighted men who had doubted lucilla , [they]1071-the benighted men who had doubted lucilla were covered with shame , and , at the same time , with delight . If there had been a fault in [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's table under the ancient régime , it lay in a certain want of variety , and occasional over - abundance , which wounded the feelings of [young Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was [a person of refinement]1072-a person of refinement . To - night , as [that accomplished critic]1073-that accomplished critic remarked , there was a certain air of feminine grace diffused over everything — and an amount of doubt and expectation , unknown to the composed feastings of old , gave interest to the meal . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , [he]326-the doctor found [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , at [his]326-the doctor right hand , not so great a bore as [he]326-the doctor expected . [She]119-lucilla was [a woman capable of appreciating the triumphs of art that were set before [her]119-lucilla]1075-a woman capable of appreciating the triumphs of art that were set before her ; and had indeed been trained to as high a pitch of culture in this respect as perhaps is possible to the female intelligence ; and then [her]119-lucilla pride and delight in being admitted to a participation in those sacred mysteries was beyond expression . " [[My]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]96-mrs chiley feel exactly as if [I]96-mrs chiley was going to be made [a freemason]4682-a freemason ; and as if [[your]119-lucilla dear good papa]4730-your dear good papa had to blindfold [me]96-mrs chiley , and make [me]96-mrs chiley swear all sorts of things before [he]4730-your dear good papa took [me]96-mrs chiley [downstairs]302-downstairs , "[96-mrs chiley] [she]96-mrs chiley said , as [they]1076-they sat together waiting for the commencement of the ceremony ; and when [the two ladies]1077-the two ladies returned to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley took [Lucilla]119-lucilla in [her]96-mrs chiley arms and gave [her]119-lucilla a kiss , as the only way of expressing adequately [her]96-mrs chiley enthusiasm . " [[My]595-the colonel love]4732-my love , "[595-the colonel] said [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's wife]1027-the colonel 's wife , " [I]96-mrs chiley never realised before what it was to have a genius . [You]4732-my love should be very thankful to [Providence]107-providence for giving [you]4732-my love such a gift . [I]96-mrs chiley have given dinners all [my]96-mrs chiley life — that is , all [my]96-mrs chiley married life , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , which comes to almost the same thing , for [I]96-mrs chiley was only [a baby]4734-a baby — but [I]96-mrs chiley never could come up to anything like that , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with tears in [her]96-mrs chiley eyes . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was so satisfied with [her]88-miss marjoribanks success that [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt at liberty to tranquillise [[her]88-miss marjoribanks old friend]1081-her old friend . " [I]96-mrs chiley am sure [you]4732-my love always give very nice dinners , "[96-mrs chiley] [she]96-mrs chiley said ; " and then , [you]4732-my love know , [the Colonel]595-the colonel has [his]595-the colonel favourite dishes — whereas , [I]96-mrs chiley must say for [papa]295-papa , [he]295-papa is very reasonable for [a man]285-a man . [I]96-mrs chiley am so glad [you]4732-my love are pleased . It is very kind of [you]4732-my love to say it is genius , but [I]96-mrs chiley do n't pretend to anything but paying great attention and studying the combinations . There is nothing [one]4465-one can not manage if [one]4465-one only takes the trouble . Come [here]4529-here to this nice easy - chair — it is so comfortable . It is so nice to have a little moment to [ourselves]4741-ourselves before [they]4742-they come [upstairs]362-upstairs . "[96-mrs chiley] " That is what [I]96-mrs chiley always say , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; " but there are not many girls so sensible as [you]4732-my love , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]96-mrs chiley hear [them]4742-they all saying it is so much better French fashion . Of course , [I]96-mrs chiley am [an old woman]4744-an old woman , and like things in the old style . "[96-mrs chiley] " [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't think it is because [I]88-miss marjoribanks am more sensible , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with modesty . " [I]119-lucilla do n't pretend to be better than [other people]279-other people . It is because [I]119-lucilla have thought it all over , [you]4732-my love know — and then [I]119-lucilla went through a course of political economy when [I]119-lucilla was at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said tranquilly , with an air of having explained the whole matter , which much impressed [[her]119-lucilla hearer]1082-her hearer . " But for all that , something dreadful happened to - day . [Tom]117-tom brought in [one of [[his]117-tom friends]382-his friends]4746-one of his friends with [him]117-tom , [you]4732-my love know , and [Miss Bury]114-miss bury was here , and [they]4748-they talked — [I]119-lucilla want to tell [you]4732-my love , in case [she]114-miss bury should say something , and then [you]4732-my love will know what to believe . [I]119-lucilla never felt so dreadfully ashamed in [my]119-lucilla life — [they]4748-they talked — — "[119-lucilla] " [[My]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear ! not anything improper , [I]870-the old lady hope , "[870-the old lady] cried [the old lady]870-the old lady , in dismay . " Oh , no , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " but [they]4748-they began laughing about [some people having no souls]4750-some people having no souls , [you]4732-my love know — as if there could be [anybody without a soul]4751-anybody without a soul — and poor [Miss Bury]114-miss bury nearly fainted . [You]4732-my love may think what a dreadful thing it was for [me]119-lucilla . "[119-lucilla] " [[My]96-mrs chiley dear child]4752-my dear child , if that was all , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , reassured—"as for [everybody]300-everybody having a soul , [I]870-the old lady am sure [I]870-the old lady can not say . [You]4752-my dear child never were in [India]34-india , to be sure ; but [Miss Bury]114-miss bury should have known better than to faint at [a young man]956-a young man 's talk , and frighten [you]4752-my dear child , [[my]870-the old lady poor dear]4755-my poor dear . [She]114-miss bury ought to be ashamed of [herself]114-miss bury , at [her]114-miss bury age . Do [you]4752-my dear child think [Tom]117-tom has turned out clever ? "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady continued , not without a little finesse , and watching [Lucilla]119-lucilla with a curious eye . " Not in the very least , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks calmly ; " [he]117-tom is just as awkward as [he]117-tom used to be . It is dreadful to have [him]117-tom here just now , when [I]88-miss marjoribanks have so many things to do — and then [he]117-tom would follow [me]88-miss marjoribanks about everywhere if [I]88-miss marjoribanks would let [him]117-tom . [A cousin of that sort]4756-a cousin of that sort is always in the way . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " [I]96-mrs chiley am always afraid of [a cousin]4757-a cousin , for [my]96-mrs chiley part , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; " and talking of that , what do [you]4752-my dear child think of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? [He]117-tom is very nice in [himself]117-tom , and [he]117-tom has [a nice property]4758-a nice property ; and [some people]443-some people say [he]117-tom has a very good chance to be [member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4760-member for carlingford when there is an election . [I]96-mrs chiley think that is just what would suit [you]4752-my dear child . "[96-mrs chiley] " [I]119-lucilla could not see [him]117-tom for the lamp , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " it was right between [us]4761-us , [you]4752-my dear child know — but it is no use talking of that sort of thing just now . Of course , if [I]119-lucilla had liked , [I]119-lucilla never need have come [home]287-home at all , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with composure ; " and , now [I]88-miss marjoribanks have come [home]287-home , [I]88-miss marjoribanks have got other things to think of . If papa is good , [I]88-miss marjoribanks will not think of leaving [him]117-tom for ten years . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Oh , yes ; [I]96-mrs chiley have heard [girls]4764-girls say that before , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; " but [they]4764-girls always changed [their]4764-girls minds . [You]119-lucilla would not like to be [an old maid]4765-an old maid , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and in ten years — — "[96-mrs chiley] " [I]88-miss marjoribanks should have begun to go off a little , no doubt , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " No , [I]119-lucilla ca n't say [I]119-lucilla wish to be [an old maid]4765-an old maid . Can [they]1085-they be coming [upstairs]362-upstairs already , do [you]119-lucilla think ? Oh , it is [Tom]117-tom , [I]119-lucilla suppose , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little indignation . But when [They]1085-they did make [their]1085-they appearance , which was at a tolerably early period — for a return to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room was quite a novelty for [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's friends]1087-dr marjoribanks 's friends , and tempted [them]1087-dr marjoribanks 's friends accordingly — [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was quite ready to receive [them]1085-they . And just before ten o'clock , when [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley began to think of going [home]287-home , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , without being asked , and without indeed a word of preface , suddenly went to the piano , and before [anybody]313-anybody knew , had commenced to sing . [She]119-lucilla was a great deal too sensible to go into high art on this occasion , or to electrify [[[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's friends]1091-her father 's friends with [her]119-lucilla newly - acquired Italian , or even with [German]131-german , as [some young ladies]1092-some young ladies do . [She]119-lucilla sang [them]1085-they a ballad out of one of those treasures of resuscitated ballads which [the new generation]1093-the new generation had then begun to dig out of the bowels of [the earth]1094-the earth . There was not , to tell the truth , a great deal of music in it , which proved [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's disinterestedness . " [I]119-lucilla only sang it to amuse [you]4768-you , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said , when [all the world]1095-all the world crowded to the piano ; and for that night [she]119-lucilla was not to be persuaded to further exertions . Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks proved to [her]88-miss marjoribanks little public that power of subordinating [her]88-miss marjoribanks personal tastes and even [her]88-miss marjoribanks vanity to [her]88-miss marjoribanks great object , which more than anything else demonstrates a mind made to rule . " [I]115-mr cavendish hope next time [you]119-lucilla will be more charitable , and not tantalise [us]4769-us in this way , "[115-mr cavendish] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said , as [he]115-mr cavendish took [his]115-mr cavendish leave ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla retired from the scene of [her]119-lucilla triumph , conscious of having achieved entire success in [her]119-lucilla first appearance in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [She]119-lucilla laid [her]119-lucilla head upon [her]119-lucilla pillow with that sweet sense of an approving conscience which accompanies the footsteps of [the benefactors of [their]1096-the benefactors of their kind kind]1096-the benefactors of their kind . But even [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's satisfaction was not without its drawbacks . [She]119-lucilla could not get out of [her]119-lucilla mind that unhappy abortive luncheon and all its horrors ; not to speak of the possibility of [her]119-lucilla religious principles being impugned , which was dreadful in itself ( " for [people]505-people can stand [a man]285-a man being sceptical , [you]4772-you know , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks justly observed , " but [everybody]300-everybody knows how unbecoming it is in [a woman]4411-a woman — and [me]88-miss marjoribanks who have such a respect for religion ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] ) ; there remained the still more alarming chance that [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , who was so narrow - minded , might see something improper in the presence of [the two young men at [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's maidenly table]1098-lucilla 's maidenly table]1097-the two young men at lucilla 's maidenly table ; for , to be sure , [[the Rector]567-the rector 's sister]1057-the rector 's sister was altogether incapable of grasping the idea that [young men]1101-young men , like [old men]1102-old men and [the other less interesting members of [the human family]497-the human family]1103-the other less interesting members of the human family , were simple material for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's genius , out of which [she]119-lucilla had a great result to produce . This was the dread that overshadowed the mind of [Lucilla]119-lucilla as [she]119-lucilla composed [herself]119-lucilla to rest after [her]119-lucilla fatigues . When [she]119-lucilla slept the sleep of [the innocent]1105-the innocent , it still pursued [her]119-lucilla into [her]119-lucilla dreams . [She]119-lucilla dreamed that [she]119-lucilla stood at the altar by the side of [the member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , and that [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , with inflexible cruelty , insisted upon marrying [her]119-lucilla to [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom instead ; and then the scene changed , and instead of receiving the salutations of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish as M.P. for [the borough]1107-the borough , it was [the amusing man]1053-the amusing man , in the character of [the defeated candidate]1109-the defeated candidate , who grinned and nodded at [her]119-lucilla , and said from the hustings that [he]1053-the amusing man would never forget the luncheon that had been [his]1053-the amusing man first introduction to [Carlingford]3-carlingford . Such was the nightmare that pursued [Lucilla]119-lucilla even into the sphere of dreams . When such a presentiment takes possession of a well - balanced mind like that of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , it may be accepted as certain that something is likely to follow . [Lucilla]119-lucilla did [her]119-lucilla best to disarm fate , not only by the sweetest submission and dutifulness to [the Doctor]326-the doctor and [his]326-the doctor wishes , but by a severe disregard of [Tom]117-tom , which drove [that unhappy young man]1111-that unhappy young man nearly desperate . Far from saying anything about luncheon , [she]119-lucilla even ignored [his]1111-that unhappy young man presence at breakfast , and remained calmly unconscious of [his]1111-that unhappy young man empty cup , until [he]1111-that unhappy young man had to ask for some coffee in an injured and pathetic voice , which amused [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks beyond description . But even this did not prove sufficient to propitiate [the Fates]132-the fates . When [They]1112-they were gone — and it may be well to say that [Lucilla]119-lucilla used this pronoun to signify [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen , in greater or smaller number as it might happen — and [she]119-lucilla had finished all [her]119-lucilla arrangements , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks decided upon going to [Grove Street]27-grove street to pay [Barbara Lake]120-barbara a visit , and practise some duets , which was certainly as innocent an occupation for [her]119-lucilla leisure as could be desired . [She]119-lucilla was putting on [her]119-lucilla hat with this object when the bell in [the garden]695-the garden rang solemnly , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , whose curiosity conquered [her]119-lucilla good manners for the moment , hastening to the window , saw [Mr Bury]109-mr bury [himself]109-mr bury enter [the garden]695-the garden , accompanied by [a black figure in deep and shabby mourning]1116-a black figure in deep and shabby mourning . All the tremors of the night rushed back upon [her]119-lucilla mind at the sight . [She]119-lucilla felt that the moment had arrived for a trial of [her]119-lucilla courage very different from the exertions which had hitherto sufficed [her]119-lucilla . Nothing but the most solemn intentions could have supported [the Rector]567-the rector in that severe pose of [his]567-the rector figure and features , every line in which revealed an intention of being " faithful "[1118-the accompanying mute in black , whose office the culprit could not divine] ; and [the accompanying mute in black , whose office [the culprit]1119-the culprit could not divine]1118-the accompanying mute in black , whose office the culprit could not divine , had a veil over [her]1118-the accompanying mute in black , whose office the culprit could not divine face , and wore [a widow]910-a widow 's dress . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , it is true , was not [a woman to be discouraged by appearances]1121-a woman to be discouraged by appearances , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart beat as [she]88-miss marjoribanks collected all [her]88-miss marjoribanks powers to meet this mysterious assault . [She]88-miss marjoribanks took off [her]88-miss marjoribanks hat with an instinctive certainty that , for this morning at least , the duet was impracticable , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks heard [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's steady step ascending the stairs ; but , notwithstanding , it was with a perfectly cheerful politeness that [she]88-miss marjoribanks bade [him]109-mr bury welcome when [he]109-mr bury came into [the room]395-the room . " It is so good of [you]109-mr bury to come , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said ; " [you]109-mr bury that have so much to do . [I]119-lucilla scarcely could believe it when [I]119-lucilla saw [you]109-mr bury come in : [I]119-lucilla thought it must be for [papa]295-papa . "[119-lucilla] " [I]567-the rector did hope to find [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , "[567-the rector] said [the Rector]567-the rector , " but as [he]295-papa is not at [home]287-home , [I]109-mr bury thought it best to come to [you]109-mr bury . This is [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , "[109-mr bury] said [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , taking the chair [Lucilla]119-lucilla had indicated with a certain want of observance of [[his]109-mr bury companion]1062-his companion which betrayed to the keen perceptions of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was [a dependant of some kind or other]1125-a dependant of some kind or other . [The Rector]567-the rector was [a very good man]1127-a very good man , but was [Evangelical]134-evangelical , and had [a large female circle who admired and swore by [him]567-the rector]1128-a large female circle who admired and swore by him ; and , consequently , [he]567-the rector felt it in a manner natural that [he]567-the rector should take [his]567-the rector seat first , and the place that belonged to [him]567-the rector as [the principal person present]1129-the principal person present ; and then , to be sure , [his]567-the rector mission here was for [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's as well as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's " good . "[1130-the figure in black] After this introduction , [the figure in black]1130-the figure in black put up its veil , and revealed [a deprecating woman]1131-a deprecating woman , with a faint sort of pleading smile on [her]1131-a deprecating woman face . Probably [she]1131-a deprecating woman was making believe to smile at the position in which [she]1131-a deprecating woman found [herself]1131-a deprecating woman ; but anyhow [she]1131-a deprecating woman took [her]1131-a deprecating woman seat humbly on another chair at a little distance , and waited , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla did , for the next golden words that it might please [the Rector]567-the rector to say . " [[My]109-mr bury sister]4404-my sister told [me]109-mr bury what happened yesterday , "[109-mr bury] said [Mr Bury]109-mr bury . " [She]4404-my sister is very sorry for [you]119-lucilla , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . It is sad for [you]119-lucilla to be left alone so young , and without [a mother]4424-a mother , and exposed to — to temptations which it is difficult to withstand at [your]119-lucilla age . Indeed , at all ages , [we]4779-we have great occasion to pray not to be led into temptation ; for the heart of [man]4780-man is terribly deceitful . After hearing what [she]4404-my sister had to say , [I]109-mr bury thought it best to come up at once this morning and talk to [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . [I]109-mr bury am sure [his]90-dr marjoribanks natural good sense will teach [him]90-dr marjoribanks that [you]119-lucilla ought not to be left alone in [the house]339-the house . "[109-mr bury] " [I]119-lucilla do not see how [papa]295-papa can help it , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]119-lucilla am sure it is very sad for [him]90-dr marjoribanks as well ; but since [dear mamma]323-dear mamma died there has been [nobody]4434-nobody but [me]119-lucilla to be a comfort to [him]90-dr marjoribanks . [I]119-lucilla think [he]90-dr marjoribanks begins to look a little cheerful now , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks continued , with beautiful simplicity , looking [[her]88-miss marjoribanks adversary]1133-her adversary in the face . " [Everybody]300-everybody knows that to be a comfort to [him]90-dr marjoribanks is the object of [my]88-miss marjoribanks life . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " That is a very good feeling , "[567-the rector] said [the Rector]567-the rector , " but it does not do to depend too much upon [our]4786-our feelings . [You]119-lucilla are too young to be placed in a position of so much responsibility , and open to so much temptation . [I]567-the rector was deeply grieved for [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks when [[his]90-dr marjoribanks partner]4787-his partner in life was taken from [him]90-dr marjoribanks ; but [[my]567-the rector dear]4403-my dear [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , now [you]119-lucilla have come [home]287-home , who stand so much in need of [a mother]4424-a mother 's care , [we]4791-we must try to find some one to fill [her]4424-a mother place . "[567-the rector] [Lucilla]119-lucilla uttered a scream of genuine alarm and dismay ; and then [she]119-lucilla came to [herself]119-lucilla , and saw the force of [her]119-lucilla position . [She]119-lucilla had it in [her]119-lucilla power to turn the tables on [the Rector]567-the rector , and [she]119-lucilla did not hesitate , as [a weaker woman]848-a weaker woman might have done , out of consideration for [anybody]313-anybody 's feelings . " Do [you]567-the rector mean [you]567-the rector have found some one for [him]109-mr bury to marry ? "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla asked , with a look of artless surprise , bending [her]119-lucilla earnest gaze on [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's face . As for [the Rector]567-the rector , [he]567-the rector looked at [Lucilla]119-lucilla aghast , like [a man caught in a trap]1139-a man caught in a trap . " Of course not , of course not , "[567-the rector] [he]567-the rector stammered , after [his]567-the rector first pause of consternation ; and then [he]567-the rector had to stop again to take breath . [Lucilla]119-lucilla kept up the air of amazement and consternation which had come naturally at the first , and had [her]119-lucilla eyes fixed on [him]567-the rector , leaning forward with all the eager anxiety natural to the circumstances , and [the unfortunate clergyman]1140-the unfortunate clergyman reddened from the edge of [his]567-the rector white cravat to the roots of [his]567-the rector gray hair . [He]567-the rector was almost as sensitive to the idea of having proposed something improper as [[his]567-the rector sister]577-his sister could have been , though indeed , at the worst , there would have been nothing improper in it had [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks made up [his]567-the rector mind to [another wife]1142-another wife . " It is very dreadful for [me]119-lucilla that am so young to go against [you]567-the rector "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " but if it is that , [I]88-miss marjoribanks can not be expected to take any part in it — it would not be natural . It is the great object of [my]88-miss marjoribanks life to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa ; but if that is what [you]567-the rector mean , [I]88-miss marjoribanks could not give in to it . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [Miss Bury]114-miss bury would understand [me]88-miss marjoribanks , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks looked so nearly on the point of tears , that [the Rector]567-the rector 's anxious disclaimer found words for itself . " Nothing of the kind , [[my]109-mr bury dear]4403-my dear [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla — nothing of the kind , "[109-mr bury] cried [Mr Bury]109-mr bury ; " such an idea never came into [my]109-mr bury mind . [I]109-mr bury can not imagine how [I]109-mr bury could have said anything — [I]109-mr bury ca n't fancy what put such an idea —— [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , [you]133-mrs mortimer are not going away ? "[109-mr bury] [Lucilla]119-lucilla had already seen with the corner of [her]119-lucilla eye that [the victim]589-the victim had started violently , and that [her]589-the victim heavy veil had fallen over [her]589-the victim face — but [she]119-lucilla had not taken any notice , for there are cases in which it is absolutely necessary to have [a victim]1145-a victim . By this time , however , [the poor woman]948-the poor woman had risen in [her]948-the poor woman nervous , undecided way . " [I]948-the poor woman had better go — [I]948-the poor woman am sure [I]948-the poor woman had better go , "[948-the poor woman] [she]948-the poor woman said hurriedly , clasping together a pair of helpless hands , as if [they]1147-they could find a little strength in union . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks will understand [you]109-mr bury better , and [you]109-mr bury will perhaps understand [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks — — "[948-the poor woman] " Oh , sit down , sit down , "[109-mr bury] said [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , who was not tolerant of feelings . " Perhaps [I]567-the rector expressed [myself]567-the rector badly . What [I]567-the rector meant to say was , that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , who has been a little unfortunate in circumstances — sit down , pray — had by a singular providence just applied to [me]567-the rector when [[my]567-the rector sister]4404-my sister returned [home]287-home yesterday . These things do not happen by chance , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [We]4796-we are taken care of when [we]4796-we are not thinking of it . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer is [a Christian lady for whom [I]567-the rector have the greatest respect]4797-a christian lady for whom i have the greatest respect . A situation to take the superintendence of the domestic affairs , and to have charge of [you]109-mr bury , would be just what would suit [her]133-mrs mortimer . It must be a great anxiety to [the Doctor]326-the doctor to leave [you]109-mr bury alone , and without any control , at [your]109-mr bury age . [You]109-mr bury may think the liberty is pleasant at first , but if [you]109-mr bury had [a Christian friend]4799-a christian friend to watch over and take care of [you]109-mr bury —— What is the matter ? "[567-the rector] said [the Rector]567-the rector , in great alarm . It was only that [the poor widow who was to have charge of Lucilla]1149-the poor widow who was to have charge of lucilla , according to [his]567-the rector benevolent intention , looked so like fainting , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks jumped up from [her]88-miss marjoribanks chair and rang the bell hastily . It was not [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's way to lose time about anything ; [she]88-miss marjoribanks took [the poor woman]948-the poor woman by the shoulders and all but lifted [her]948-the poor woman to the sofa , where [she]948-the poor woman was lying down with [her]948-the poor woman bonnet off when [the Rector]567-the rector came to [his]567-the rector senses . To describe the feelings with which [Mr Bury]109-mr bury contemplated this little entr'acte , which was not in [his]109-mr bury programme , would be beyond [our]1152-our powers . [He]109-mr bury went off humbly and opened the window when [he]109-mr bury was told to do so , and tried to find the eau - de - Cologne on the table ; while [Thomas]117-tom rushed [downstairs]302-downstairs for water at a pace very unlike [his]117-tom usual steady rate of progress . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla stood by the side of [[her]119-lucilla patient]1154-her patient quite self - possessed , while [the Rector]567-the rector looked so foolish . " [She]119-lucilla will be all right directly , "[567-the rector] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was saying ; " luckily [she]119-lucilla never went right off . When [you]4800-you do n't go right off , lying down is everything . If there had been any one to run and get some water [she]119-lucilla would have got over it ; but luckily [I]567-the rector saw it in time . "[567-the rector] What possible answer [Mr Bury]109-mr bury could make to this , or how [he]109-mr bury could go on with [his]109-mr bury address in sight of the strange turn things had taken , it would have been hard to say . Fortunately for the moment [he]109-mr bury did not attempt it , but walked about in dismay , and put [himself]109-mr bury in the draught ( with [his]109-mr bury rheumatism ) , and felt dreadfully vexed and angry with [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , who , for [her]133-mrs mortimer part , now [she]133-mrs mortimer had done with fainting , manifested an inclination to cry , for which [Mr Bury]109-mr bury in [his]109-mr bury heart could have whipped [her]133-mrs mortimer , had that mode of discipline been permitted in [the Church of [England]33-england]35-the church of england . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was merciful , but [she]119-lucilla could not help taking a little advantage of [her]119-lucilla victory . [She]119-lucilla gave [the sufferer]1156-the sufferer a glass of water , and the eau - de - Cologne to keep [her]1156-the sufferer from a relapse , and whispered to [her]1156-the sufferer to lie quiet ; and then [she]119-lucilla came back and took [her]119-lucilla seat , and begged [the Rector]567-the rector not to stand in the draught . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't think [she]133-mrs mortimer is strong , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks confidentially , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had wiled [the disconcerted clergyman]1158-the disconcerted clergyman back to [her]88-miss marjoribanks side , " [her]133-mrs mortimer colour changes so ; [she]133-mrs mortimer never would be able for what there is to do here , even if [papa]295-papa would consent to think of it . For [my]119-lucilla part [I]119-lucilla am sure [I]119-lucilla should be glad of a little assistance , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " but [I]88-miss marjoribanks never like to give false hopes , and [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't think [papa]295-papa would consent;—she looks nice if [she]133-mrs mortimer was not so weak , poor thing!—and there are such quantities of things to be done [here]4529-here : but if [you]567-the rector wish it , [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , [I]88-miss marjoribanks will speak to [papa]295-papa , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , lifting [her]88-miss marjoribanks eyes , which were so open and straightforward , to [the Rector]567-the rector 's face . To tell the truth , [he]567-the rector did not in the least know what to say , and the chances are [he]567-the rector would not have been half so vexed and angry , nor felt in so unchristian a disposition with [the poor woman on the sofa]1160-the poor woman on the sofa , had [he]567-the rector meant to do [her]1160-the poor woman on the sofa harm instead of good . " Yes , [I]567-the rector should be glad if [you]88-miss marjoribanks would mention it to [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , "[567-the rector] [he]567-the rector said , without very well knowing what [he]567-the rector said ; and got up to shake hands with [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and then recollected that [he]567-the rector could not leave [his]567-the rector protégée behind [him]567-the rector , and hesitated , and did not know what to do . [He]567-the rector was really grateful , without being aware of it , to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , when once again [she]88-miss marjoribanks came to [his]567-the rector aid . " Please , leave [her]1160-the poor woman on the sofa a little , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " and [I]119-lucilla can make acquaintance with [her]1160-the poor woman on the sofa , [you]567-the rector know , in case [papa]295-papa should be disposed to think of it;—she must lie still till it quite wears off . [I]119-lucilla would ask [you]567-the rector to stay to lunch if [I]119-lucilla was not afraid of wasting [your]567-the rector precious time — — "[119-lucilla] [Mr Bury]109-mr bury gave a little gasp of indignation , but [he]109-mr bury did not say anything . On the whole , even though smarting under the indignity of being asked to lunch , as [[his]109-mr bury sister]577-his sister had been , when probably there might be a repetition of the scene of yesterday , [he]109-mr bury was glad to get safely out of [the house]339-the house , even at the risk of abandoning [his]109-mr bury enterprise . As for [a woman in want of a situation , who had so little common sense as to faint at such a critical moment]1163-a woman in want of a situation , who had so little common sense as to faint at such a critical moment , [the Rector]567-the rector was disposed to wash [his]567-the rector hands of [her]1163-a woman in want of a situation , who had so little common sense as to faint at such a critical moment ; for [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , " like [them]4806-them all , "[109-mr bury] as [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , was horribly frightened by a faint when [he]109-mr bury saw one , and afterwards pretended to disbelieve it , and called it one of the things which a little self - command could always prevent . When [he]567-the rector was gone [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt the full importance of [her]88-miss marjoribanks victory ; and then , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks had not hesitated to sacrifice [this poor woman]1165-this poor woman when it was necessary to have [a victim]1145-a victim , that moment was over , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had no pleasure in being cruel ; on the contrary , [she]88-miss marjoribanks went and sat by [[her]88-miss marjoribanks patient]1154-her patient , and talked , and was very kind to [her]1165-this poor woman ; and after a while heard all [her]88-miss marjoribanks story , and was more comforting than [the Rector]567-the rector could have been for [his]567-the rector life . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks knew it would hurt [your]109-mr bury feelings , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said candidly , " but [I]88-miss marjoribanks could not do anything else — and [you]109-mr bury know it was [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's fault ; but [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure if [I]88-miss marjoribanks can be of any use to [you]109-mr bury — — "[88-miss marjoribanks] It was thus that [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , without knowing it , another complication to [her]119-lucilla fortunes ; but then , to be sure , clear - sighted as [she]119-lucilla was , [she]119-lucilla could not see into the future , nor know what was to follow . [She]119-lucilla told [the Doctor]326-the doctor in the evening with the greatest faithfulness , and described how [Mr Bury]109-mr bury looked , and that [she]119-lucilla had said [she]119-lucilla did not think [papa]295-papa would be disposed to think of it ; and [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was so much entertained that [he]90-dr marjoribanks came [upstairs]362-upstairs to hear the end , and took a cup of tea . It was the third night in succession that [the Doctor]326-the doctor had taken this step , though it was against [his]326-the doctor principles ; and thus it will be seen that good came out of evil in a beautifully distinct and appropriate way . It was not till [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had surmounted to a certain extent the vexation caused [her]88-miss marjoribanks by [her]88-miss marjoribanks unlucky confidence in [Tom]117-tom , that [that unhappy young man]1111-that unhappy young man took the step which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had so long dreaded , but which [she]88-miss marjoribanks trusted to [her]88-miss marjoribanks own genius to hinder [him]1111-that unhappy young man from carrying into execution . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had extricated [herself]88-miss marjoribanks so triumphantly from the consequences of that unhappy commencement of [her]88-miss marjoribanks very charming luncheon - parties , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had begun to forget the culpability of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had defeated [the Rector]567-the rector in [his]567-the rector benevolent intentions , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had taken up [his]567-the rector protégée just at the moment when [Mr Bury]109-mr bury was most disgusted with [the unfortunate woman]1176-the unfortunate woman 's weakness . [Poor Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , to be sure , had fainted , or had been near fainting , at the most inopportune moment , and it was only natural that [the Rector]567-the rector should be annoyed ; but as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was always prompt in [her]119-lucilla actions , and [whose good nature and liberality were undoubted]1178-whose good nature and liberality were undoubted , [she]119-lucilla found [her]119-lucilla opportunity in the failure of [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's scheme . After [the Rector]567-the rector had gone away , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks conducted [the widow]1180-the widow [home]287-home ; and by this time [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's prospects were beginning to brighten under the active and efficient patronage of [[her]133-mrs mortimer new friend]1182-her new friend . This being the case , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's good humour was perfectly restored , and [she]119-lucilla had forgiven [Tom]117-tom [his]117-tom maladroitness . " [He]117-tom can not help it , [you]117-tom know , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said privately to [old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley : " [I]119-lucilla suppose [some people]443-some people are born to do ridiculous things . "[119-lucilla] And it was indeed as if [he]117-tom had intended to give a practical illustration of the truth of this conclusion that [Tom]117-tom chose the particular moment [he]117-tom did for driving [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to the extremity of [her]119-lucilla patience . [The upholsterers]1183-the upholsterers were in [the house]339-the house , and indeed had just finished putting up the pictures on the new paper in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room ( which was green , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla had determined it should be , of the most delicate tint , and looked , as [she]119-lucilla flattered [herself]119-lucilla , exactly like silk hangings ) ; and [Mr Holden]124-mr holden [himself]124-mr holden waited with a certain complaisance for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's opinion of the effect . [He]124-mr holden had no doubt on the subject [himself]124-mr holden ; but [he]124-mr holden was naturally impressed , as [most people]1186-most people were , with that confidence in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's judgment which so much facilitates the operations of [those persons who are born to greatness]1187-those persons who are born to greatness . It was precisely at this moment that [his]117-tom evil genius persuaded [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom to interrupt [Thomas]117-tom , who was carrying [Mr Holden]124-mr holden 's message to [[his]117-tom young mistress]1188-his young mistress , and to shut the library door upon [the external world]1189-the external world . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had taken refuge in [the library]921-the library during the renovation of [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room ; and [she]119-lucilla was aware that this was [Tom]117-tom 's last day at [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and had no intention of being unkind to [him]117-tom . To tell the truth , [she]119-lucilla had at the bottom of [her]119-lucilla heart a certain regard and impulse of protection and patronage towards [Tom]117-tom , of which something might have come had [the unlucky fellow]1192-the unlucky fellow known how to manage . But , at the same time , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was aware that things must be approaching a crisis [upstairs]362-upstairs , and was listening intently to the movements overhead , and wondering why [she]119-lucilla was not sent for . This was the moment of all others at which [Tom]117-tom thought fit to claim a hearing ; and the state of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's feelings may be easily imagined when [she]119-lucilla saw [him]117-tom plant [himself]117-tom by [her]119-lucilla side , with [his]117-tom face alternately red and white , and all the signs of a desperate resolution in [his]117-tom countenance . For the first time in [her]119-lucilla life a certain despair took possession of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind . The sounds had suddenly ceased [upstairs]362-upstairs , as if [the artists]1195-the artists were making a pause to contemplate the effect of [their]1195-the artists completed work — which indeed was precisely the case — and at the same time [nobody]4434-nobody came to call [her]119-lucilla , important though the occasion was . [She]119-lucilla made a last effort to emancipate [herself]119-lucilla before it was too late . " Ring , please , [Tom]117-tom , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said ; " [I]119-lucilla want to know if [they]1195-the artists have finished [upstairs]362-upstairs . [I]119-lucilla am so sorry [you]117-tom are going away ; but [you]117-tom know it is one of [my]119-lucilla principles never to neglect [my]119-lucilla duty . [I]119-lucilla am sure [they]1195-the artists must be waiting for [me]119-lucilla — if [you]117-tom would only be kind enough to ring . "[119-lucilla] " [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[117-tom] said [Tom]117-tom , " [you]119-lucilla know [I]890-the young man would do anything in [the world]331-the world [you]119-lucilla liked to tell [me]890-the young man ; but do n't ask [me]890-the young man to ring just now : [I]890-the young man am going to leave [you]119-lucilla , and there is something [I]890-the young man must say to [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[890-the young man] said [the young man]890-the young man , with agitation . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was seated near the window , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had a moral certainty that if [any of [the Browns]615-the browns]1198-any of the browns happened to be in [that ridiculous glass - house where [they]615-the browns did [their]615-the browns photography]1200-that ridiculous glass - house where they did their photography , [they]615-the browns must have a perfectly good view of [her]88-miss marjoribanks , with [Tom]117-tom in the background , who had placed [himself]117-tom so as to shut [her]88-miss marjoribanks into the recess of the window . This , coupled with the evidence of [her]88-miss marjoribanks senses that [the workmen up stairs]1201-the workmen up stairs had ceased [their]1201-the workmen up stairs work , and that a slow footstep traversing the floor now and then was all that was audible , drove [Lucilla]119-lucilla to despair . " Yes , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , temporising a little , which was the only thing [she]88-miss marjoribanks could do , " [I]1202-the designing young woman am sure [I]1202-the designing young woman am very sorry ; but then , [you]117-tom know , with [the house]339-the house in such a condition ! Next time [you]117-tom come [I]1202-the designing young woman shall be able to enjoy [your]117-tom society , "[1202-the designing young woman] said [the designing young woman]1202-the designing young woman ; " but at present [I]1202-the designing young woman am so busy . It is one of [my]1202-the designing young woman principles , [you]117-tom know , that things are never rightly done if [the lady of the house]4811-the lady of the house does not pay proper attention . [They]4811-the lady of the house are sure to make some dreadful mistake [upstairs]362-upstairs if [I]1202-the designing young woman do n't look after [them]4811-the lady of the house . [I]1202-the designing young woman shall see [you]117-tom again before [you]117-tom go . "[1202-the designing young woman] " [Lucilla]119-lucilla , do n't be so cruel ! "[117-tom] cried [the unlucky Tom]117-tom , and [he]117-tom caught [her]1203-her hand though [they]1204-they were at the window ; " do stop a moment and listen to [me]1205-the unfortunate lover . [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! what does it matter about furniture and things when [a man]285-a man 's heart is bursting ? "[1205-the unfortunate lover] cried [the unfortunate lover]1205-the unfortunate lover ; and just at that moment [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could see that the curtain was drawn aside a little — ever so little — in [the glass - house]1206-the glass - house . [She]1203-her sat down again with a sigh , and drew [her]1203-her hand away , and prepared [herself]1203-her to meet [her]1203-her fate with heroism at least . " What in [the world]331-the world can [you]117-tom have been doing ? "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla innocently ; " [you]117-tom used always to tell [me]119-lucilla , [you]117-tom know , when [you]117-tom got into any difficulty , and [I]119-lucilla am sure if [I]119-lucilla can be of any use to [you]117-tom , [Tom]117-tom —— But as for furniture and things , they matter a great deal , [I]119-lucilla assure [you]117-tom , to [people]505-people 's happiness ; and then , [you]117-tom know , it is the object of [my]119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [dear papa]303-dear papa . "[119-lucilla] When [she]119-lucilla said this , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks settled [herself]119-lucilla again in the recess of the window , so that [the Miss Browns]135-the miss browns could command a full view if [they]135-the miss browns chose ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's courage was of the highest order , and nothing , except , perhaps , a strategical necessity of profound importance , would have moved [her]119-lucilla to retreat before [an enemy]1207-an enemy . As for [Tom]117-tom , [he]117-tom was bewildered , to start with , by this solemn repetition of [her]119-lucilla great purpose . " [I]117-tom know how good [you]119-lucilla are , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[117-tom] [he]117-tom said , with humility ; " but then [[my]117-tom uncle]4817-my uncle , [you]119-lucilla know — [I]117-tom do n't think [he]4817-my uncle is [a man to appreciate]4818-a man to appreciate —— Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! why should [you]119-lucilla go and sacrifice to [him]4817-my uncle the happiness of [your]119-lucilla life ? "[117-tom] " [Tom]117-tom , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with some solemnity , " [I]324-the devoted daughter wish [you]117-tom would not talk to [me]324-the devoted daughter of happiness . [I]324-the devoted daughter have always been brought up to believe that duty was happiness ; and [everybody]300-everybody has known for a long time what was the object of [my]324-the devoted daughter life . As for [poor papa]4396-poor papa , it is the worse for [him]4396-poor papa if [he]4396-poor papa does not understand ; but that does not make any difference to [my]324-the devoted daughter duty , "[324-the devoted daughter] said [the devoted daughter]324-the devoted daughter . [She]324-the devoted daughter gave a little sigh as [she]324-the devoted daughter spoke , the sigh of [a great soul , whose motives must always remain to some extent unappreciated]1209-a great soul , whose motives must always remain to some extent unappreciated ; and the sight of [her]324-the devoted daughter resignation and beautiful perseverance overwhelmed [[her]324-the devoted daughter unlucky suitor]1210-her unlucky suitor ; for indeed , up to this moment , [Lucilla]119-lucilla still entertained the hope of preventing [Tom]117-tom from , as [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla described it , " saying the very words , "[119-lucilla] which , to be sure , are awkward words to hear and to say . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla , when [you]119-lucilla are so good to [[my]117-tom uncle]4817-my uncle , [you]119-lucilla ought to have a little pity on [me]117-tom , "[117-tom] said [Tom]117-tom , driven to the deepest despondency . " How do [you]119-lucilla think [I]1211-the unfortunate young man can bear it , to see [you]119-lucilla getting everything done here , as if [you]119-lucilla meant to stay all [your]119-lucilla life — when [you]119-lucilla know [I]1211-the unfortunate young man love [you]119-lucilla ? "[1211-the unfortunate young man] said [the unfortunate young man]1211-the unfortunate young man ; " when [you]119-lucilla know [I]1211-the unfortunate young man have always been so fond of [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and always looked forward to the time — — ; and now it is very hard to see [you]119-lucilla care so little for [me]1211-the unfortunate young man . "[1211-the unfortunate young man] " [Tom]117-tom , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with indignant surprise , " how can [you]117-tom say [I]119-lucilla care little for [you]117-tom ? [you]117-tom know [I]119-lucilla was always very fond of [you]117-tom , on the contrary . [I]119-lucilla am sure [I]119-lucilla always stood [[your]117-tom friend]4822-your friend at [home]287-home , whatever happened , and never said a word when [you]117-tom broke that pretty little pearl ring [I]119-lucilla was so fond of , and tore the scarf that [[my]119-lucilla aunt]4471-my aunt gave [me]119-lucilla . [I]119-lucilla wonder , for [my]119-lucilla part , how [you]117-tom can be so unkind as so say so . [We]4825-we have always been [the very best friends in [the world]331-the world]4826-the very best friends in the world , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with an air of injury . " [I]119-lucilla always said at [school]273-school [I]119-lucilla liked [you]117-tom the best of all [[my]119-lucilla cousins]4829-my cousins ; and [I]119-lucilla am very fond of all [[my]119-lucilla cousins]4829-my cousins . "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks concluded , after a little pause , " It is so unkind to tell [me]88-miss marjoribanks that [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't care for [you]117-tom . "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Poor Tom]105-tom groaned within [himself]105-tom as [he]105-tom listened . [He]105-tom did not know what to answer to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's aggrieved yet frank confession . Naturally it would have been much less displeasing to [Tom]105-tom to understand that [she]119-lucilla hated [him]105-tom , and never desired to see [him]105-tom any more . But [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was far from entertaining any such unchristian sentiments . [She]88-miss marjoribanks even began to forget [her]88-miss marjoribanks anxiety about what was going on [upstairs]362-upstairs in that delightful sense of power and abundant resources with which [she]88-miss marjoribanks was mastering the present difficulty . [She]88-miss marjoribanks reflected in [herself]88-miss marjoribanks that though it was excessively annoying to be thus occupied at such a moment , still it was nearly as important to make an end of [Tom]105-tom as to see that the pictures were hung rightly ; for , to be sure , it was always easy to return to the latter subject . Accordingly , [she]88-miss marjoribanks drew [her]88-miss marjoribanks chair a little nearer to the window , and regarded [Tom]105-tom with a calm gaze of benevolent interest which was in perfect accordance with the sentiments [she]88-miss marjoribanks had just expressed ; a look in which a gentle reproach was mingled . " [I]119-lucilla have always been like [a sister]4831-a sister to [you]105-tom , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " how can [you]105-tom be so unkind as to say [I]119-lucilla do n't care ? "[119-lucilla] As for the unhappy [Tom]105-tom , [he]105-tom got up , as was natural , and took a little walk in front of the table , as [a young man in trouble]1213-a young man in trouble is apt to do . " [You]119-lucilla know very well that is not what [I]105-tom mean , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[105-tom] [he]105-tom said disconsolately . " It is [you]119-lucilla who are unkind . [I]105-tom do n't know why it is that [ladies]581-ladies are so cruel ; [I]105-tom am not such a snob as to persecute [anybody]313-anybody . But what is the good of pretending not to know what [I]105-tom mean ? "[105-tom] " [Tom]105-tom , listen ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , rising in [her]88-miss marjoribanks turn ; " [I]88-miss marjoribanks feel sure [they]581-ladies must have finished . There is [Mr Holden]124-mr holden going through [the garden]695-the garden . And [everybody]300-everybody knows that hanging pictures is just the thing of all others that requires [a person of taste]4836-a person of taste . If [they]581-ladies have spoiled [the room]395-the room , it will be all [your]119-lucilla fault . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Oh , for [Heaven]136-heaven 's sake never mind [the room]395-the room ! "[105-tom] said [Tom]105-tom . " [I]1214-the lover never thought [you]119-lucilla would have trifled with [a man]285-a man , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [You]119-lucilla know quite well what [I]1214-the lover mean ; [you]119-lucilla know it is n't a — a new thing , "[1214-the lover] said [the lover]1214-the lover , beginning to stammer and get confused . " [You]119-lucilla know that is what [I]1214-the lover have been thinking of all along , as soon as ever [I]1214-the lover had anything to live on . [I]1214-the lover love [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; [you]119-lucilla know [I]1214-the lover love [you]119-lucilla ! how can [you]119-lucilla trifle with [me]1214-the lover so ? "[1214-the lover] " It is [you]119-lucilla who are trifling , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " especially when [you]119-lucilla know [I]119-lucilla have really something of importance to do . [You]119-lucilla can come [upstairs]362-upstairs with [me]119-lucilla if [you]119-lucilla like . Of course [we]4841-we all love [each other]679-each other . What is the good of being [relations]4843-relations otherwise ? "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla calmly ; " it is such a natural thing , [you]119-lucilla know . [I]119-lucilla suppose it is because [you]119-lucilla are going away that [you]119-lucilla are so affectionate to - day . It is very nice of [you]119-lucilla , [I]119-lucilla am sure ; but , [Tom]105-tom , [I]119-lucilla feel quite certain [you]105-tom have not packed [your]105-tom things , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , in an admonitory tone . " Come along with [me]88-miss marjoribanks [upstairs]362-upstairs . "[88-miss marjoribanks] And by this time [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's curiosity was beginning again to get the upper hand . If [she]119-lucilla only could have escaped , it would have been impossible for [[her]119-lucilla cousin]906-her cousin to have renewed the conversation ; and luckily [he]906-her cousin was to leave [Carlingford]3-carlingford the same evening ; but then [a man]285-a man is always an inconsequent creature , and not to be calculated on . This time , instead of obeying as usual , [Tom]105-tom — having , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks afterwards described ( but only in the strictest confidence ) , " worked [himself]105-tom up to it"—set[105-tom] [himself]105-tom directly in [her]119-lucilla way , and seized upon both [her]119-lucilla hands . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[1192-the unlucky fellow] cried [the unlucky fellow]1192-the unlucky fellow , " is it possible that [you]119-lucilla really have misunderstood [me]1192-the unlucky fellow all this time ? Do [you]119-lucilla mean to say that [you]119-lucilla do n't know ? Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , listen just five minutes . It is n't because [I]1192-the unlucky fellow am [[your]119-lucilla cousin]4845-your cousin . [I]1192-the unlucky fellow wish to [Heaven]136-heaven [I]1192-the unlucky fellow was not [[your]119-lucilla cousin]4845-your cousin , but [some one [you]119-lucilla had never seen before]4847-some one you had never seen before . [I]1192-the unlucky fellow mean [I]1192-the unlucky fellow want [you]119-lucilla to consent to — to — to — marry [me]1192-the unlucky fellow , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . That is what [I]1192-the unlucky fellow mean . [I]1192-the unlucky fellow am called to [the bar]4848-the bar , and [I]1192-the unlucky fellow can work for [you]119-lucilla , and make a reputation . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , listen to what [I]1192-the unlucky fellow have to say . "[1192-the unlucky fellow] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks left [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands in [his]1218-you with a calmness which froze [poor Tom]105-tom 's heart in [his]1218-you breast . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not even take the trouble to draw them away . " Have [you]1218-you gone out of [your]1218-you senses , [Tom]105-tom ? "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks asked , in [her]88-miss marjoribanks sensible way ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks lifted [her]88-miss marjoribanks eyes to the face of [the poor young fellow who was in love]1219-the poor young fellow who was in love , with an inquiring look , as if [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt a little anxious about [him]1218-you . " If [you]1218-you have any feeling as if fever was coming on , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [I]119-lucilla think [you]1218-you should go [upstairs]362-upstairs and lie down a little till [papa]295-papa comes in . [I]119-lucilla heard there had been some cases down about [the canal]4851-the canal . [I]119-lucilla hope it is not the assizes that have been too much for [you]1218-you . "[119-lucilla] When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said this , [she]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks took fast hold of [Tom]105-tom 's hands with a motherly grasp to feel if they were hot , and looked into [his]105-tom eyes with a certain serious inspection , which , under the circumstances , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow ! was enough to drive [him]105-tom out of the little rationality [he]105-tom had left . [Tom]105-tom was so far carried away by [his]105-tom frenzy , that [he]105-tom gave [her]88-miss marjoribanks a little shake in [his]105-tom impatience . " [You]88-miss marjoribanks are trying to drive [me]890-the young man mad , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! "[890-the young man] cried [the young man]890-the young man . " [I]105-tom have got no fever . It is only [you]88-miss marjoribanks who are driving [me]105-tom out of [my]105-tom senses . This time [you]88-miss marjoribanks must hear [me]105-tom . [I]105-tom will not let [you]88-miss marjoribanks go till [you]88-miss marjoribanks have given [me]105-tom an answer . [I]105-tom am called to [the bar]4848-the bar , and [I]105-tom have begun [my]105-tom Career , "[105-tom] said [Tom]105-tom , making a pause for breath . " [I]105-tom knew [you]88-miss marjoribanks would have laughed at [me]105-tom when [I]105-tom was depending on [[my]105-tom mother]4853-my mother ; but now all that is over , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]105-tom have loved [you]88-miss marjoribanks as long as [I]105-tom can remember ; and [I]105-tom always thought — that [you]88-miss marjoribanks — cared for [me]105-tom a little . If [you]88-miss marjoribanks will have [me]105-tom , there is nothing [I]105-tom could not do , "[105-tom] said [Tom]105-tom , who thoroughly believed what [he]105-tom was saying ; " and if [you]88-miss marjoribanks will not have [me]105-tom , [I]105-tom will not answer for the consequences . If [I]105-tom go off to [India]34-india , or if [I]105-tom go to the bad — — "[105-tom] " [Tom]105-tom , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla solemnly , and this time [she]119-lucilla drew away [her]119-lucilla hands , " if [you]105-tom ever want to get married , [I]88-miss marjoribanks think the very best thing [you]105-tom can do is to go to [India]34-india . As for marrying just now at [your]105-tom age , [you]105-tom know [you]105-tom might as well jump into [the sea]4854-the sea . [You]105-tom need not be vexed , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , in [her]88-miss marjoribanks motherly way . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks would not speak so if [I]88-miss marjoribanks was not [[your]105-tom best friend]4855-your best friend . As for marrying [me]88-miss marjoribanks , [you]105-tom know it is ridiculous . [I]88-miss marjoribanks have not the least intention of marrying [anybody]313-anybody . If [I]88-miss marjoribanks had thought of that , [I]88-miss marjoribanks need never have come [home]287-home at all . As for [your]105-tom going to the bad , [I]88-miss marjoribanks am not afraid of that . If [I]88-miss marjoribanks were to let [you]105-tom carry on with such a ridiculous idea , [I]88-miss marjoribanks should never forgive [myself]88-miss marjoribanks . It would be just as sensible to go into [a lunatic asylum]4858-a lunatic asylum at once . It is very lucky for [you]105-tom that [you]105-tom said this to [me]88-miss marjoribanks , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Lucilla]119-lucilla went on , " and not to one of [the girls that think it great fun to be married]4859-the girls that think it great fun to be married . And if [I]119-lucilla were [you]105-tom , [Tom]105-tom , [I]119-lucilla would go and pack [my]119-lucilla things . [You]105-tom know [you]105-tom are always too late ; and do n't jump on [your]105-tom portmanteau and make such a dreadful noise if it wo n't shut , but ring the bell for [Thomas]105-tom . [You]105-tom know [we]4860-we are to dine at half - past five to - day , to give [you]105-tom time for [the train]895-the train . "[119-lucilla] These were the last words [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom heard as [Lucilla]119-lucilla left [the room]395-the room . [She]119-lucilla ran up to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room without losing a minute , and burst in upon [the vacant place where [Mr Holden]124-mr holden had stood so long waiting for [her]119-lucilla]1224-the vacant place where mr holden had stood so long waiting for her . To be sure , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's forebodings were so far fulfilled that the St Cecilia , which [she]88-miss marjoribanks meant to have over the piano , was hung quite in the other corner of [the room]395-the room , by reason of being just the same size as another picture at the opposite angle , which [the workmen]1226-the workmen , sternly symmetrical , thought it necessary to " match . "[88-miss marjoribanks] But , after all , that was a trifling defect . [She]88-miss marjoribanks stood in the middle of [the room]395-the room , and surveyed the walls , well pleased , with a heart which kept beating very steadily in [her]88-miss marjoribanks bosom . On the whole , perhaps , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not sorry to have had it out with [Tom]117-tom . So far as [he]117-tom was personally concerned , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , being [[a physician]1228-a physician 's daughter]1229-a physician 's daughter , had great faith in [the vis medicatrix]1230-the vis medicatrix , and was not afraid for [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin 's health or [his]117-tom morals , as [a less experienced woman]1232-a less experienced woman might have been . If [she]88-miss marjoribanks was angry with [anybody]313-anybody , it was with [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , who had not taken sufficient precautions to avoid the explanation . " But , after all , everything is for the best , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , with that beautiful confidence which is common to [people who have things [their]1234-people who have things their own way own way]1234-people who have things their own way ; and [she]119-lucilla devoted [her]119-lucilla mind to [the St Cecilia]137-the st cecilia , and paid no more attention to [Tom]117-tom . It was not till more than an hour after that a succession of dreadful thumps was not only heard but felt throughout [the house]339-the house . It was [Tom]117-tom , but [he]117-tom was not doing any harm to [himself]117-tom . [He]117-tom was not blowing out [his]117-tom brains or knocking [his]117-tom head against the wall . [He]117-tom was only jumping on [his]117-tom portmanteau , notwithstanding that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had warned [him]117-tom against such a proceeding — and in [his]117-tom state of mind the jumps were naturally more frantic than usual . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla heard it , [she]119-lucilla rang the bell , and told [Thomas]117-tom to go and help [Mr Tom]117-tom with [his]117-tom packing ; from which it will be seen that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks bore no grudge against [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin but was disposed to send [him]906-her cousin forth in friendship and peace . It was nearly six weeks after this before all [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's arrangements were completed , and [she]119-lucilla was able with satisfaction to [herself]119-lucilla to begin [her]119-lucilla campaign . It was just before Christmas , at the time above all others when society has need of a ruling spirit . For example , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley expected [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's niece]873-the colonel 's niece , [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley , who had been married about six months before , and who was not fond of [[her]129-mary chiley husband 's friends]1239-her husband 's friends , and at the same time had [no home of [her]129-mary chiley own]1240-no home of her own to go to , being [an orphan]1241-an orphan . [The Colonel]595-the colonel had invited [the young couple]1243-the young couple by way of doing a kind thing , but [he]595-the colonel grumbled a little at the necessity , and had never liked [the fellow]938-the fellow , [he]595-the colonel said — and then what were [two old people]1245-two old people to do to amuse [them]1243-the young couple ? Then [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum had [[her]119-lucilla two eldest boys]1246-her two eldest boys [home]287-home from [school]273-school , and was driven out of [her]119-lucilla senses by the noise and the racket , as [she]119-lucilla confided to [[her]119-lucilla visitors]1249-her visitors . " It is all very well to make pretty pictures about Christmas , "[1250-the exasperated mother] said [the exasperated mother]1250-the exasperated mother , " but [I]1250-the exasperated mother should like to know how [one]4465-one can enjoy anything with such a commotion going on . [I]1250-the exasperated mother get up every morning with a headache , [I]1250-the exasperated mother assure [you]1249-her visitors ; and then [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum expects [me]1250-the exasperated mother to be cheerful when [he]98-mrs centum comes in to dinner ; [men]4399-men are so unreasonable . [I]1250-the exasperated mother should like to know what [they]4399-men would do if [they]4399-men had what [we]4864-we have to go through : to look after all [the servants]4432-the servants — and [they]4399-men are always out of [their]4399-men senses at Christmas — and to see that [the children]4442-the children do n't have too much pudding , and to support all the noise . The holidays are the hardest work [a poor woman]4867-a poor woman can have , "[1250-the exasperated mother] [she]1250-the exasperated mother concluded , with a sigh ; and when it is taken into consideration that this particular Christmas was a wet Christmas , without any frost or possibility of amusement out of doors , [English matrons]1251-english matrons in general will not refuse [their]1251-english matrons sympathy to [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn perhaps was equally to be pitied in a different way . [She]99-mrs woodburn had to receive [several members of [[her]99-mrs woodburn husband]283-her husband 's family , who were , like [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , without any sense of humour , and who stared , and did not in the least understand [her]99-mrs woodburn when [she]99-mrs woodburn " took off "[1256-low - church] any of [[her]99-mrs woodburn neighbours]585-her neighbours]1252-several members of her husband 's family , who were , like miss marjoribanks , without any sense of humour , and who stared , and did not in the least understand her when she " took off " any of her neighbours ; not to say that [some of [them]1252-several members of her husband 's family , who were , like miss marjoribanks , without any sense of humour , and who stared , and did not in the least understand her when she " took off " any of her neighbours]1255-some of them were [Low - Church]1256-low - church , and thought the practice sinful . Under these circumstances it will be readily believed that the commencement of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's operations was looked upon with great interest in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . It was so opportune that [society]444-society forgot [its]444-society usual instincts of criticism , and forgave [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks for being more enlightened and enterprising than [[her]88-miss marjoribanks neighbours]585-her neighbours ; and then [most people]1186-most people were very anxious to see [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , now [it]4397-the drawing - room had been restored . This was a privilege , however , not accorded to [the crowd]480-the crowd . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley had seen it under a vow of secrecy , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish owned to having made a run [upstairs]362-upstairs one evening after one of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's little dinners , when [the other convives]1263-the other convives were in [the library]921-the library , where [Lucilla]119-lucilla had erected [her]119-lucilla temporary throne . But this clandestine inspection met with the failure it deserved , for there was no light in [the room]395-the room except the moonlight , which made three white blotches on the carpet where the windows were , burying everything else in the profoundest darkness ; and [the spy]1266-the spy knocked [his]1266-the spy foot against something which reduced [him]1266-the spy to sudden and well - merited agony . As for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [she]96-mrs chiley was discretion [itself]96-mrs chiley , and would say nothing even to [[her]96-mrs chiley niece]1267-her niece . " [I]870-the old lady mean to work [her]1267-her niece a footstool in water - lilies , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , like the one [I]870-the old lady did for [you]4403-my dear when [you]4403-my dear were married , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said ; and that was the only light [she]870-the old lady would throw on the subject . " [My]870-the old lady opinion is that it must be in crimson , "[870-the old lady] [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn said , when [she]99-mrs woodburn heard this , " for [I]99-mrs woodburn know [[your]4403-my dear aunt]4869-your aunt 's water - lilies . When [I]99-mrs woodburn see them growing , [I]99-mrs woodburn always think of [you]4403-my dear . It would be quite like [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla to have it in crimson — for it is a cheerful colour , [you]4403-my dear know , and quite different from the old furniture ; and that would always be a comfort to [[her]4869-your aunt dear papa]366-her dear papa . "[99-mrs woodburn] From this it will be seen that the curiosity of [Carlingford]3-carlingford was excited to a lively extent . [Many people]1269-many people even went so far as to give [the Browns]615-the browns a sitting in [[their]1269-many people glass - house]1271-their glass - house , with the hope of having a peep at the colour of the hangings at least . But [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was [too sensible a woman to leave [[her]88-miss marjoribanks virgin drawing - room]1273-her virgin drawing - room]1272-too sensible a woman to leave her virgin drawing - room exposed to the sun when there was any , and to [the photographers , who were perhaps more dangerous]1274-the photographers , who were perhaps more dangerous . " [I]138-miss brown think it is blue , for [my]138-miss brown part , "[138-miss brown] said [Miss Brown]138-miss brown , who had got into the habit of rising early in hopes of finding [[the Doctor]326-the doctor 's household]1276-the doctor 's household off its guard . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla was always a great one for blue ; [she]119-lucilla thinks it is becoming to [her]119-lucilla complexion ; "[138-miss brown] which , indeed , as [the readers of this history]1277-the readers of this history are aware , was a matter of fact . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks did [her]88-miss marjoribanks best to keep up this agreeable mystery . " For [my]88-miss marjoribanks part , [I]88-miss marjoribanks am fond of neutral tints , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks said , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks was questioned on the subject ; " anybody who knows [me]119-lucilla can easily guess [my]119-lucilla taste . [I]119-lucilla should have been born [a Quaker]4871-a quaker , [you]4872-you know , [I]119-lucilla do so like the drabs and grays , and all those soft colours . [You]4872-you can have as much red and green as [you]4872-you like abroad , where the sun is strong , but here it would be bad style , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; from which [the most simple - minded of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks auditors]1279-her auditors]1278-the most simple - minded of her auditors drew the natural conclusion . Thus all [the world]331-the world contemplated with excitement the first Thursday which was to open [this enchanted chamber]1281-this enchanted chamber to [their]331-the world admiring eyes . " Do n't expect any regular invitation , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said . " [I]119-lucilla hope [you]4872-you will all come , or as many of [you]4872-you as can . [Papa]94-papa has always [some men]4585-some men to dinner with [him]94-papa that day , [you]4872-you know , and it is so dreadfully slow for [me]119-lucilla with [a heap of [men]4399-men]4874-a heap of men . That is why [I]119-lucilla fixed on Thursday . [I]119-lucilla want [you]4872-you to come every week , so it would be absurd to send an invitation ; and remember it is not a party , only an Evening , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]119-lucilla shall wear a white frock high , as [I]119-lucilla always do . Now be sure [you]4872-you come . "[119-lucilla] " But [we]4876-we ca n't all go in high white frocks , "[96-mrs chiley] said [[Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's niece]1282-mrs chiley 's niece , [Mary]129-mary chiley , who , if [her]129-mary chiley trousseau had been subtracted from the joys of marriage , would not , [poor soul]4447-poor soul ! have found very much left . This intimation dismayed [the bride]1284-the bride a little ; for , to be sure , [she]1284-the bride had decided which dress [she]1284-the bride was to wear before [Lucilla]119-lucilla spoke . " But , [[my]88-miss marjoribanks dear]4403-my dear , [you]4872-you are married , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " that makes it quite different : come in that pretty pink that is so becoming . [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't want to have any dowdies , for [my]88-miss marjoribanks part ; and do n't forget that [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall expect [you]4872-you all at nine o'clock . "[88-miss marjoribanks] When [she]88-miss marjoribanks had said this , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks proceeded on [her]88-miss marjoribanks way , sowing invitations and gratification round [her]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]88-miss marjoribanks asked [the youngest Miss Brown]138-miss brown to bring [her]88-miss marjoribanks music , in recognition of [her]88-miss marjoribanks ancient claims as [the songstress of society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1285-the songstress of society in carlingford ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla had all that regard for constituted rights which is so necessary to [a revolutionary of the highest class]1286-a revolutionary of the highest class . [She]119-lucilla had no desire to shock [anybody]313-anybody 's prejudices or wound [anybody]313-anybody 's feelings . " And [she]119-lucilla has a nice little voice , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , with the most friendly and tolerant feelings . Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks prepared to establish [[her]88-miss marjoribanks kingdom]683-her kingdom with a benevolence which was almost Utopian , not upon the ruins of other thrones , but with the goodwill and co - operation of [the lesser powers]1290-the lesser powers , who were , to be sure , too feeble to resist [her]88-miss marjoribanks advance , but whose rights [she]88-miss marjoribanks was quite ready to recognise , and even to promote , in [her]88-miss marjoribanks own way . At the same time it is necessary here to indicate a certain vague and not disagreeable danger , which appeared to [some experienced persons]1291-some experienced persons to shadow [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's conquering way . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was [a young man of refinement]1292-a young man of refinement , not to say that [he]115-mr cavendish had [a very nice property]1293-a very nice property , had begun to pay attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks in what [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley thought quite a marked manner . To be sure , [he]115-mr cavendish could not pretend to the honour of taking [her]119-lucilla in to dinner , which was not [his]115-mr cavendish place , being [a young man]956-a young man ; but [he]115-mr cavendish did what was next best , and manœuvred to get the place on [her]119-lucilla left hand , which , in a party composed chiefly of [men]4399-men , was not difficult to manage . For , to tell the truth , [most of [the gentlemen present]1297-the gentlemen present]1296-most of the gentlemen present were at that special moment more interested in the dinner than in [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And after dinner it was [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish who was the first to leave [the room]395-the room ; and to hear [the two]678-the two talking about all the places [they]678-the two had been to , and [all the people [they]678-the two had met]1300-all the people they had met , was as good as a play , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish confided to [Lucilla]119-lucilla [his]115-mr cavendish opinions upon things in general , and accepted the reproofs which [she]119-lucilla administered ( for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was quite unquestionable in [her]88-miss marjoribanks orthodoxy , and thought it a duty , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , always to speak with respect of religion ) when [his]115-mr cavendish sentiments were too speculative , and said , " How charming is divine philosophy ! "[115-mr cavendish] so as , for the moment , to dazzle [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla , who thought it a very pretty compliment . [He]115-mr cavendish came to [her]119-lucilla assistance when [she]119-lucilla made tea , and generally fulfilled all the duties which are expected of [a man who is paying attention to [a young lady]4507-a young lady]1301-a man who is paying attention to a young lady . [Old Mrs Chiley]139-old mrs chiley watched the nascent regard with [her]96-mrs chiley kind old grandmotherly eyes . [She]96-mrs chiley calculated over in [her]96-mrs chiley own mind the details of [his]115-mr cavendish possessions , so far as [the public]1303-the public was aware of them , and found them on the whole satisfactory . [He]115-mr cavendish had [a nice property]4758-a nice property , and then [he]115-mr cavendish was a very nice , indeed [an unexceptionable young man]1305-an unexceptionable young man ; and to add to this , it had been agreed to between [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley and [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum , and [several other of [the leading people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1307-the leading people in carlingford]1306-several other of the leading people in carlingford , that [he]115-mr cavendish was [the most likely man to represent [the borough]1107-the borough when [old Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern , who was always threatening to retire]1308-the most likely man to represent the borough when old mr chiltern , who was always threatening to retire , fulfilled [his]140-mr chiltern promise . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had [a very handsome house a little out of [town]607-town , where [a lady]4506-a lady would be next thing to [a county lady]1313-a county lady — indeed , quite [a county lady]1313-a county lady , if [[her]4506-a lady husband]283-her husband was [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford]1310-a very handsome house a little out of town , where a lady would be next thing to a county lady — indeed , quite a county lady , if her husband was the member for carlingford . All these thoughts passed through [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's mind , and , as was natural , in the precious moments after dinner , were suggested in occasional words of meaning to the understanding ear of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " [[My]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it is just the position that would suit [you]119-lucilla — with [your]119-lucilla talents ! "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not say No . To be sure , [she]119-lucilla had not at the present moment the least inclination to get married , as [she]119-lucilla truly said ; it would , indeed , to tell the truth , disturb [her]119-lucilla plans considerably ; but still , if such was the intention of [Providence]107-providence , and if it was to [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt that it was still credible that everything might be for the best . " But it is a great deal too soon to think of anything of that sort , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would reply . " If [I]88-miss marjoribanks had thought of that , [I]88-miss marjoribanks need never have come [home]287-home at all ; and especially when papa has been so good about everything . "[88-miss marjoribanks] Yet for all that [she]119-lucilla was not ungracious to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish when [he]115-mr cavendish came in first as usual . To marry [a man in [his]115-mr cavendish position]1319-a man in his position would not , after all , be deranging [her]119-lucilla plans to any serious extent . Indeed , it would , if [his]115-mr cavendish hopes were realised , constitute [Lucilla]119-lucilla [a kind of queen in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1320-a kind of queen in carlingford , and [she]119-lucilla could not but feel that , under these circumstances , it might be a kind of duty to reconsider [her]119-lucilla resolution . And thus the time passed while [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room was undergoing renovation . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been much tantalised , [she]119-lucilla said , by the absence of the piano , which prevented [them]1322-them from having any music , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla had even been tempted into a few snatches of song , which , to tell the truth , some of [the gentlemen present]1297-the gentlemen present , especially [the Doctor]326-the doctor [himself]326-the doctor and [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , being old - fashioned , preferred without the accompaniment . And thus it was , under the most brilliant auspices , and with the full confidence of all [[her]119-lucilla future constituency]1325-her future constituency , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks superintended the arrangement of [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room on that momentous Thursday , which was to be the real beginning of [her]119-lucilla great work in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . " [[My]119-lucilla dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear must leave [yourself]4403-my dear entirely in [my]119-lucilla hands , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [Barbara Lake]120-barbara on the morning of that eventful day . " Do n't get impatient . [I]119-lucilla dare say [you]4403-my dear do n't know [many people]1269-many people , and it may be a little slow for [you]4403-my dear at first ; but [everybody]300-everybody has to put up with that , [you]4403-my dear know , for a beginning . And , by the bye , what are [you]4403-my dear going to wear ? "[119-lucilla] " [I]120-barbara have not thought about it , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , who had the painful pride of poverty , aggravated much by a sense that the comforts of [other people]279-other people were an injury to [her]120-barbara . [Poor soul]4447-poor soul ! [she]120-barbara had been thinking of little else for at least a week past ; and then [she]120-barbara had not very much choice in [her]120-barbara wardrobe ; but [her]120-barbara disposition was one which rejected sympathy , and [she]120-barbara thought it would look best to pretend to be indifferent . At the same time , [she]120-barbara said this with a dull colour on [her]120-barbara cheeks , the colour of irritation ; and [she]120-barbara could not help asking [herself]120-barbara why [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was not so handsome as [she]119-lucilla was , had the power to array [herself]119-lucilla in gorgeous apparel , while [she]119-lucilla , [Barbara]120-barbara , had nothing but a white frock . There are differences even in white frocks , though [the masculine mind]1329-the masculine mind may be unaware of them . [Barbara]120-barbara 's muslin had been washed six times , and had a very different air from the vestal robes of [[her]120-barbara patroness]1330-her patroness . To be sure , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not taken in , in the least , by [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion 's look of indifference , and would even have been delighted to bestow a pretty dress upon [Barbara]120-barbara , if that had been a possible thing to do . " There will be no dress , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with solemnity . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks have insisted upon that . [You]120-barbara know it is not a party , it is only an Evening . A white frock , high — that is all [I]88-miss marjoribanks mean to wear ; and mind [you]120-barbara do n't lose patience . [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall keep [my]88-miss marjoribanks eye on [you]120-barbara ; and after the first , [I]88-miss marjoribanks feel sure [you]120-barbara will enjoy [yourself]120-barbara . Good - bye for the present . "[88-miss marjoribanks] When [she]88-miss marjoribanks had uttered these encouraging words . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went away to pursue [her]88-miss marjoribanks preparations , and [Barbara]120-barbara proceeded to get out [her]120-barbara dress and examine it . It was as important to [her]120-barbara as all the complicated paraphernalia of the evening 's arrangements were to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It is true that there were greater interests involved in the case of [the leader]1332-the leader ; but then [Barbara]120-barbara was [the soldier of fortune]1333-the soldier of fortune who had to open the oyster with [her]120-barbara sword , and [she]120-barbara was feeling the point of it metaphorically while [she]120-barbara pulled out the breadths of [her]120-barbara white dress , and tried to think that they would not look limp at night ; and what [her]120-barbara sentiments lost in breadth , as compared with [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's , they gained in intensity , for — for anything [she]120-barbara could tell — [her]120-barbara life might change colour by means of this Thursday Evening ; and such , indeed , was [her]120-barbara hope . [Barbara]120-barbara prepared for [her]120-barbara first appearance in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , with a mind wound up to any degree of daring . It did not occur to [her]120-barbara that [she]120-barbara required to keep faith with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks in anything except the duet . As regarded other matters , [Barbara]120-barbara was quite unscrupulous , for at the bottom [she]120-barbara could not but feel that [any one who was kind to [her]120-barbara]1334-any one who was kind to her was taking an unwarrantable liberty . What right had [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla to be kind to [her]120-barbara ? as if [she]120-barbara was not as good as [Lucilla]119-lucilla any day ! and though it might be worth [her]120-barbara while to take advantage of it for the moment , it was still an insult , in its way , to be avenged if an opportunity ever should arise . The evening came , as evenings do come , quite indifferently whether [people]505-people are glad or sorry ; and it was with a calmness which [the other ladies]1336-the other ladies regarded as next to miraculous , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's arm to go to [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room . [We]1338-we say [the other ladies]1336-the other ladies , for on this great occasion [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn were both among [the dinner - guests]1340-the dinner - guests . " To see [her]119-lucilla eat [her]119-lucilla dinner as if [she]119-lucilla had nothing on [her]119-lucilla mind ! "[99-mrs woodburn] [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum said in amazement : " as for [me]88-miss marjoribanks , though [nobody]4434-nobody can blame [me]88-miss marjoribanks if anything goes wrong , [I]88-miss marjoribanks could enjoy nothing for thinking of it . And [I]88-miss marjoribanks must say [I]88-miss marjoribanks was disappointed with the dinner , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks added , with a certain air of satisfaction , in [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's ear . It was when [they]1341-they were going [upstairs]362-upstairs , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was behind with [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . " The fuss [the men]582-the men have always made about these dinners ! and except for a few made dishes that were really nothing , [you]4885-you know , [I]1343-the banker ca n't say [I]1343-the banker saw anything particular in it . And as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]1343-the banker ca n't think [she]119-lucilla has any feeling , "[1343-the banker] said [[the banker]1343-the banker 's wife]1344-the banker 's wife . " Oh , [[my]99-mrs woodburn dear]4403-my dear , it is because [you]4885-you do n't understand , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn . " [She]119-lucilla is kept up , [you]4885-you know , by a sense of duty . It is all because [she]119-lucilla has set [her]119-lucilla heart on being a comfort to [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa ! "[99-mrs woodburn] Such , it is true , were the comments that were made upon [the public - spirited young woman who was doing so much for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1345-the public - spirited young woman who was doing so much for carlingford ; but then [Lucilla]119-lucilla only shared the fate of [all the great benefactors of]1346-all the great benefactors of [the world]331-the world . An hour later the glories of the furniture were veiled and hidden by the robes of a radiant flood of society , embracing all that was most fair and all that was most distinguished in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . No doubt there was a world of heterogeneous elements ; but then if there had not been difficulties where would have been the use of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's genius ? [Mr Bury]109-mr bury and [[his]109-mr bury sister]577-his sister , who had been unconsciously mollified by the admirable dinner provided for [them]1349-them [downstairs]302-downstairs , found [some stray lambs in the assembly who were in need of [them]1351-some stray lambs in the assembly who were in need of them]1351-some stray lambs in the assembly who were in need of them , and thus had the double satisfaction of combining pleasure with duty ; and though there were [several people in [the room]395-the room whose lives were a burden to [them]1352-several people in the room whose lives were a burden to them in consequence of mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift in consequence of [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift]1352-several people in the room whose lives were a burden to them in consequence of mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift , even [they]1352-several people in the room whose lives were a burden to them in consequence of mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift found it impossible not to be amused by an occasional representation of [an absent individual]1354-an absent individual , or by the dashing sketch of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , which [she]119-lucilla gave at intervals in [her]119-lucilla corner , amid the smothered laughter of [the audience]1355-the audience , who were half ashamed of [themselves]1355-the audience . " [She]119-lucilla is never ill - tempered , [you]99-mrs woodburn know , "[1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn] [the persons who felt [themselves]1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn threatened in [their]1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn turn]1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn said to [each other]679-each other with a certain piteous resignation ; and oddly enough it was in general [the most insignificant people about who were afraid of [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn]1358-the most insignificant people about who were afraid of mrs woodburn . It is needless to say that such a dread never entered the serene intelligence of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who believed in [herself]88-miss marjoribanks with a reasonable and steady faith . As for [old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who had so many funny little ways , and whom [the mimic executed to perfection]1359-the mimic executed to perfection , [she]96-mrs chiley also was quite calm on the subject . " [You]99-mrs woodburn know there is nothing to take off in [me]870-the old lady , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady would say ; " [I]870-the old lady always was a simple body : and then [I]870-the old lady am old enough to be all [[your]99-mrs woodburn grandmothers]4888-your grandmothers , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear ; "[870-the old lady] which was a saying calculated , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks justly observed , to melt a heart of stone . Then [the Miss Browns]135-the miss browns had brought [their]135-the miss browns photographs , in which [most people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1361-most people in grange lane were caricatured hideously , but with such a charming equality that [the most exigeant]1362-the most exigeant forgave the wrong to [himself]1362-the most exigeant in laughing at [[his]1362-the most exigeant neighbours]1363-his neighbours . [Miss Brown]138-miss brown had brought [her]138-miss brown music too , and sang [her]138-miss brown feeble little strain to the applause of [[her]138-miss brown immediate neighbours]1364-her immediate neighbours , and to the delight of [those who were at a distance , and who could talk louder and flirt more openly under cover of the music]1365-those who were at a distance , and who could talk louder and flirt more openly under cover of the music ; and there were [other young ladies who had also come prepared with a little roll of songs or " pieces]4890-other young ladies who had also come prepared with a little roll of songs or " pieces . "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with [her]119-lucilla finger as it were upon the pulse of [the company]1366-the company , let [them]1366-the company all exhibit [their]1366-the company powers with that enlightened impartiality which [we]1367-we have already remarked in [her]119-lucilla . When [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish came to [her]119-lucilla in [his]115-mr cavendish ingratiating way , and asked [her]119-lucilla how [she]119-lucilla could possibly let all the sparrows chirp like that when [the nightingale]1368-the nightingale was present , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks proved [herself]88-miss marjoribanks proof to the flattery . [She]88-miss marjoribanks said , " Do go away , like [a good man]4891-a good man , and make [yourself]4892-you agreeable . There are so [few men]4893-few men , [you]4892-you know , who can flirt in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [I]88-miss marjoribanks have always reckoned upon [you]4892-you as such [a valuable assistant]4894-a valuable assistant . It is always an advantage to have [a man who flirts]4895-a man who flirts , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . This was a sentiment perhaps too large and enlightened , in the truest sense of the word , to meet , as it ought to have done , with the applause of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks audience]478-her audience . [Most of the persons immediately surrounding [her]119-lucilla]1370-most of the persons immediately surrounding her thought , indeed , that it was a mere bon - mot to which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had given utterance , and laughed accordingly ; but it is needless to explain that these were persons quite unable to understand [her]119-lucilla genius . All this time [she]119-lucilla was keeping [her]119-lucilla eyes upon [a figure in the corner of a sofa , which looked as if it was glued there]1371-a figure in the corner of a sofa , which looked as if it was glued there , and kept staring defiance at [the world in general from under black and level brows]1372-the world in general from under black and level brows . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it is true , had introduced [Barbara Lake]120-barbara in the most flattering way to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , and to [some of [the young ladies present]1374-the young ladies present]1373-some of the young ladies present ; but then [she]120-barbara was [a stranger]4528-a stranger , and [an intruder into [those regions of the blest]1377-those regions of the blest]1376-an intruder into those regions of the blest , and [she]119-lucilla could not help feeling so . If [[her]119-lucilla present companions]1378-her present companions had not whispered among [themselves]1378-her present companions , " [Miss Lake]118-miss lake ! what [Miss Lake]4896-miss lake ? Good gracious ! [[Lake]118-miss lake [the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughter]4897-lake the drawing - master 's daughter ! "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla would still have reminded [herself]119-lucilla of [her]119-lucilla humble paternity . [Barbara]120-barbara sat as if [she]120-barbara could not move from that corner , looking out upon [everybody with scared eyes]1379-everybody with scared eyes , which expressed nothing but defiance , and in [her]120-barbara own mind making the reflections of bitter poverty upon the airy pretty figures round [her]120-barbara , in all the variations of that costume which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had announced as the standard of dress for the evening . [Barbara]120-barbara 's muslin , six times washed , was not more different from the spotless lightness of all the draperies round [her]120-barbara , than was [her]120-barbara air of fright , and at the same time of defiance , from the gay babble and pleasant looks of the group which , by a chance combination , [she]120-barbara seemed to form part of . [She]120-barbara began to say to [herself]120-barbara that [she]120-barbara had much better go away , and that there never could be anything in common between [those frivolous creatures]1380-those frivolous creatures and [herself]120-barbara , [[a poor man]1381-a poor man 's daughter]1382-a poor man 's daughter ; and [she]120-barbara began to get dreadfully exasperated with [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who had beguiled [her]120-barbara into this scene , to make game of [her]120-barbara , as poor [Barbara]120-barbara said ; though , so far from making game of [her]120-barbara , [nobody]4434-nobody took much notice , after the first unsuccessful attempt at conversation , of [the unfortunate young woman]1384-the unfortunate young woman . It was when [she]120-barbara was in this unhappy humour that [her]120-barbara eye fell upon [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was in the act of making the appeal to [Lucilla]119-lucilla which [we]1385-we have already recorded . [Barbara]120-barbara had never as yet had [a lover]1386-a lover , but [she]120-barbara had read an unlimited number of novels , which came to nearly the same thing , and [she]120-barbara saw at a glance that this was somebody who resembled [the indispensable hero]1387-the indispensable hero . [She]120-barbara looked at [him]115-mr cavendish with a certain fierce interest , and remembered at that instant how often in books it is [the humble heroine]1388-the humble heroine , behind backs , whom [all the young ladies]1389-all the young ladies snub , who wins [the hero at the last]1390-the hero at the last . And then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks sent [him]115-mr cavendish away , smiled benignantly upon [him]115-mr cavendish . The colour flushed to [Barbara]120-barbara 's cheeks , and [her]120-barbara eyes , which had grown dull and fixed between fright and spite , took sudden expression under [her]120-barbara straight brows . An intention , which was not so much an intention as an instinct , suddenly sprang into life within [her]120-barbara , and , without knowing , [she]120-barbara drew a long breath of eagerness and impotence . [He]115-mr cavendish was standing quite near by this time , doing [his]115-mr cavendish duty according to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's orders , and flirting with all [his]115-mr cavendish might ; and [Barbara]120-barbara looked at [him]115-mr cavendish as [a hungry schoolboy]1391-a hungry schoolboy might be supposed to look at a tempting apple just out of [his]115-mr cavendish reach . How was [she]120-barbara to get at [this suitor of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's]1392-this suitor of lucilla 's ? It would have given [her]120-barbara so pure a delight to tear down the golden apple , and tread on it , and trample it to nothing ; and then it came into [her]120-barbara head that it might be good to eat as well . It was at this moment that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who was in six places at once , suddenly touched [Barbara]120-barbara 's shoulder . " Come with [me]88-miss marjoribanks a minute ; [I]88-miss marjoribanks want to show [you]120-barbara something , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said loud out . [Barbara]120-barbara , on [her]120-barbara side , looked round with a crimson countenance , feeling that [her]120-barbara secret thoughts must be written in [her]120-barbara guilty eyes . But then these were eyes which could be utterly destitute of expression when [they]1393-they pleased , though [[their]1393-they owner]1394-their owner , at present just at the beginning of [her]120-barbara experience , was not quite aware of the fact . [She]120-barbara stumbled to [her]120-barbara feet with the awkward motion natural to that form of shyness which [her]120-barbara temper and [her]120-barbara temperament united to produce in [her]120-barbara . [She]120-barbara did all but put [her]120-barbara foot through [Miss Brown]138-miss brown 's delicate skirt , and [she]120-barbara had neither the natural disposition nor the acquired grace which can carry off one of those trifling offences against society . Nevertheless , as [she]120-barbara stood beside [Lucilla]119-lucilla at the piano , [the company in general]1395-the company in general owned a little thrill of curiosity . Who was [she]120-barbara ? [A girl with splendid black hair , with brows as level as if they had been made with a line , with intense eyes which looked a little oblique under that straight bar of shadow]1396-a girl with splendid black hair , with brows as level as if they had been made with a line , with intense eyes which looked a little oblique under that straight bar of shadow . [Her]120-barbara dress was limp , but [she]120-barbara was [not such a figure as could be passed over even at an evening party]1397-not such a figure as could be passed over even at an evening party ; and then [her]120-barbara face was a little flushed , and [her]120-barbara eyes lit up with excitement . [She]120-barbara seemed to survey [everybody]300-everybody with that defiant look which was chiefly awkwardness and temper , but which looked like pride when [she]120-barbara was standing up at [her]120-barbara full height , and in a conspicuous position , where [everybody]300-everybody could see [her]120-barbara . [Most people]1186-most people concluded [she]120-barbara was [an Italian whom [Lucilla]119-lucilla had picked up somewhere in [her]119-lucilla travels]1401-an italian whom lucilla had picked up somewhere in her travels . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish stopped short altogether in the occupation which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had allotted to [him]115-mr cavendish , and drew close to the piano . [He]115-mr cavendish thought [he]115-mr cavendish had seen the face somewhere under a shabby bonnet in [some by - street of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1402-some by - street of carlingford , and [he]115-mr cavendish was even sufficiently learned in female apparel to observe the limpness of [her]120-barbara dress . This preface of curiosity had all been foreseen by [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and [she]120-barbara paused a moment , under pretence of selecting [her]120-barbara music , to take the full advantage of it : for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , like [most persons of elevated aims]1403-most persons of elevated aims , was content to sacrifice [herself]119-lucilla to the success of [her]119-lucilla work ; and then all at once , before [the Carlingford people]1404-the carlingford people knew what [they]1404-the carlingford people were doing , the two voices rose , bursting upon [the astonished community]1405-the astonished community like a sudden revelation . For it must be remembered that [nobody in]1406-nobody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , except [the members of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's dinner - party]1407-the members of dr marjoribanks 's dinner - party , had ever heard [Lucilla]119-lucilla sing , much less [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion ; and the account which [these gentlemen]1409-these gentlemen had carried [home]287-home to [[their]1409-these gentlemen wives]1411-their wives had been generally pooh - poohed and put down . " [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum never listens to a note if [he]98-mrs centum can help it , "[1344-the banker 's wife] said [[the banker]1343-the banker 's wife]1344-the banker 's wife , " and how could [he]98-mrs centum know whether [she]1344-the banker 's wife had a nice voice or not ? "[1344-the banker 's wife] which , indeed , was a powerful argument . But this evening there could be no mistake about it . The words were arrested on the very lips of [the talkers]1414-the talkers ; [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn paused in the midst of doing [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and , as [we]1415-we have before said , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish broke a flirtation clean off at its most interesting moment . It is impossible to record what [they]1409-these gentlemen sang , for those events , as [everybody]300-everybody is aware , happened a good many years ago , and the chances are that [the present generation]1417-the present generation has altogether forgotten the duet which made so extraordinary an impression on [the inhabitants of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1418-the inhabitants of grange lane . The applause with which the performance was received reached the length of a perfect ovation . [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , for [her]99-mrs woodburn part , who was not conscious of having ever been applauded before , flushed into splendid crimson , and shone out from under [her]99-mrs woodburn straight eyebrows , intoxicated into absolute beauty . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks took it more calmly . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had the advantage of knowing what [she]119-lucilla could do , and accordingly [she]119-lucilla was not surprised when [people]505-people found it remarkable . [She]119-lucilla consented , on urgent persuasion , to repeat the last verse of the duet , but when that was over , was smilingly obdurate . " Almost [everybody]300-everybody can sing , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a magnificent depreciation of [her]88-miss marjoribanks own gift . " Perhaps [Miss Brown]138-miss brown will sing [us]4900-us something ; but as for [me]88-miss marjoribanks , [you]4901-you know , [I]88-miss marjoribanks am [the mistress of [the house]339-the house]4902-the mistress of the house . "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Lucilla]119-lucilla went away as [she]119-lucilla spoke to attend to [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests , but [she]119-lucilla left [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn still crimson and splendid , triumphing over [her]99-mrs woodburn limp dress and all [her]99-mrs woodburn disadvantages , by the piano . Fortunately , for that evening [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's pride and [her]99-mrs woodburn shyness prevented [her]99-mrs woodburn from yielding to the repeated demands addressed to [her]99-mrs woodburn by [the admiring audience]1421-the admiring audience . [She]119-lucilla said to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with a disloyalty which [that gentleman]1422-that gentleman thought piquant , that " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would not be pleased "[119-lucilla] ; and [the future Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1423-the future member for carlingford thought [he]1423-the future member for carlingford could not do better than obey the injunctions of [the mistress of the feast]1424-the mistress of the feast by a little flirtation with [the gifted unknown]1425-the gifted unknown . To be sure , [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn was not gifted in talk , and [she]99-mrs woodburn was still defiant and contradictory ; but then [her]99-mrs woodburn eyes were blazing with excitement under [her]99-mrs woodburn level eyebrows , and [she]99-mrs woodburn was as willing to be flirted with as if [she]99-mrs woodburn had known a great deal better . And then [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had a weakness for [a contralto]1426-a contralto . While this little by - play was going on , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was moving about , the centre of a perfect tumult of applause . No more complete success could be imagined than that of this first Thursday Evening , which was remarkable in the records of [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and yet perhaps [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , like [other conquerors]1427-other conquerors , was destined to build [her]88-miss marjoribanks victory upon sacrifice . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not feel any alarm at the present moment ; but even if [she]88-miss marjoribanks had , that would have made no difference to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's proceedings . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was [not the woman to shrink from a sacrifice when it was for the promotion of the great object of [her]88-miss marjoribanks life]1428-not the woman to shrink from a sacrifice when it was for the promotion of the great object of her life ; and that , as [everybody]300-everybody knew who knew [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , was to be a comfort to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks dear papa]366-her dear papa . " [You]115-mr cavendish have never told [us]4904-us who [[your]115-mr cavendish unknown]4905-your unknown was , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " [I]115-mr cavendish suppose [she]4905-your unknown is professional . [Carlingford]3-carlingford could not possibly possess two such voices in private life . "[115-mr cavendish] " Oh , [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't know about two such voices , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " [her]4905-your unknown voice suits [mine]88-miss marjoribanks , [you]115-mr cavendish know . It is always a great thing to find two voices that suit . [I]88-miss marjoribanks never would choose to have [professional singers]4576-professional singers , for [my]88-miss marjoribanks part . [You]115-mr cavendish have to give [yourself]115-mr cavendish up to music when [you]115-mr cavendish do such a thing ; and that is not [my]88-miss marjoribanks idea of society . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am very fond of music , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said Lucilla—"excessively fond of it ; but then [everybody]300-everybody is not of [my]115-mr cavendish opinion — and [one]4465-one has to take so many things into consideration . For [people who give one party]4909-people who give one party in the year it does very well — but then [I]115-mr cavendish hate parties : the only pleasure in society is when [one 's friends]4910-one 's friends come to see [one]4465-one without any ado . "[115-mr cavendish] " In white frocks , high , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who could not help assuming [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's manner for the moment , even while addressing [herself]99-mrs woodburn ; but as the possibility of such a lèse - majesté did not even occur to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]99-mrs woodburn accepted the observation in good faith . " Yes ; [I]99-mrs woodburn hate a grand toilette when it is only a meeting of [friends]4912-friends , "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn said—"for [the girls]4913-the girls , [you]4913-the girls know ; of course [[you]4913-the girls married [ladies]581-ladies]4914-you married ladies can always do what [you]4913-the girls like . [You]4913-the girls have [[your]4913-the girls husbands]4916-your husbands to please , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And this was a little hard upon [her]99-mrs woodburn satirist , for , to tell the truth , that was a particular of domestic duty to which [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn did not much devote [herself]99-mrs woodburn , according to the opinion of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . " But about [the contralto]799-the contralto , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had come to call on [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks under [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister 's wing , and desired above all things to keep the peace between [the two ladies]1077-the two ladies , as indeed is [a man]285-a man 's duty under such circumstances . " [You]4913-the girls are always statesmanlike in [your]4913-the girls views ; but [I]115-mr cavendish can not understand why [you]4913-the girls let [poor little Molly Brown]141-maria brown carry on [her]141-maria brown chirping when [you]4913-the girls had such an astonishing force in reserve . [She]141-maria brown must have been covered with confusion , [the poor little soul]4918-the poor little soul . "[115-mr cavendish] " Nothing of the sort , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , pursuing [her]99-mrs woodburn favourite occupation as usual . " [She]138-miss brown only said , ' Goodness [me]99-mrs woodburn ! how high [Lucilla]119-lucilla goes ! Do [you]119-lucilla like that dreadfully high music ? ' and made little eyebrows . "[99-mrs woodburn] To be sure , [the mimic]883-the mimic made [Miss Brown]138-miss brown 's eyebrows , and spoke in [her]138-miss brown voice , so that even [Lucilla]119-lucilla found it a little difficult to keep [her]119-lucilla gravity . But then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was defended by [her]88-miss marjoribanks mission , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt in [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart that , representing public interest as [she]88-miss marjoribanks did , it was [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty to avoid all complicity in any attack upon [an individual]1435-an individual ; and consequently , to a certain extent , it was [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty also to put [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn down . " [Molly Brown]141-maria brown has a very nice little voice , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with most disheartening gravity . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks like to hear [her]141-maria brown sing , for [my]88-miss marjoribanks part — the only thing is that [she]141-maria brown wants cultivation a little . It does n't matter much [you]4919-you know , whether or not [you]4919-you have a voice to begin with . It is cultivation that is the thing , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks deliberately . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks hope [you]4919-you really thought it was a pleasant evening . Of course [everybody]300-everybody said so to [me]88-miss marjoribanks ; but then [one]4465-one can never put any faith in that . [I]88-miss marjoribanks have said it [myself]88-miss marjoribanks ever so many times when [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [I]88-miss marjoribanks did not mean it . For [myself]88-miss marjoribanks , [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't give any importance to the first evening . [Anybody]313-anybody can do a thing once , [you]4919-you know ; the second and the third , and so on — that is the real test . But [I]88-miss marjoribanks hope [you]4919-you thought it pleasant so far as it went . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " It was a great deal more than pleasant , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; " and as for [your]119-lucilla conception of social politics , it is masterly , "[115-mr cavendish] [the future M.P.]1436-the future m.p. added , in a tone which struck [Lucilla]119-lucilla as very significant ; not that [she]119-lucilla cared particularly about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's meaning , but still , when [a young man who intends to go into Parliament]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament congratulates [a young lady]4507-a young lady upon [her]4507-a young lady statesmanlike views , and [her]4507-a young lady conception of politics , it must be confessed that it looks a little particular ; and then , if that was what [he]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament meant , it was no doubt [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's duty to make up [her]119-lucilla mind . " Oh , [you]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament know , [I]119-lucilla went through a course of political economy at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said , with a laugh . " [One of [the Miss Blounts]142-the miss blounts]4923-one of the miss blounts was dreadfully strong - minded . [I]119-lucilla wonder , for [my]119-lucilla part , that [she]4923-one of the miss blounts did not make [me]119-lucilla literary ; but fortunately [I]119-lucilla escaped that . "[119-lucilla] " [Heaven]136-heaven be praised ! "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " [I]115-mr cavendish think [you]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament ought to be [Prime Minister]4924-prime minister . [That contralto of [yours]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament]4925-that contralto of yours is charming raw material ; but if [I]115-mr cavendish were [you]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament [I]115-mr cavendish would put [her]4925-that contralto of yours through an elementary course . [She]4925-that contralto of yours knows how to sing , but [she]4925-that contralto of yours does not know how to move ; and as for talking , [she]4925-that contralto of yours seems to expect to be insulted . If [you]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament make [a pretty - behaved young lady]4926-a pretty - behaved young lady out of that , [you]1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament will beat [Adam Smith]143-adam smith . "[115-mr cavendish] " Oh , [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't know much about [Adam Smith]143-adam smith , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks think [Miss Martha]95-miss martha thought [him]143-adam smith rather old - fashioned . As for [poor Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , [she]99-mrs woodburn is only a little shy , but that will soon wear off . [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't see what need [she]99-mrs woodburn has to talk — or to move either , for that matter . [I]88-miss marjoribanks thought [she]99-mrs woodburn did very well indeed for [a girl who never goes into society]4927-a girl who never goes into society . Was it not clever of [me]88-miss marjoribanks to find [her]99-mrs woodburn out the very first day [I]88-miss marjoribanks was in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ? It has always been so difficult to find a voice that went perfectly with [mine]88-miss marjoribanks . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " For [my]115-mr cavendish part , [I]115-mr cavendish think it was a great deal more than clever , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , finding [herself]99-mrs woodburn unappreciated , was silent and making notes . " It was a stroke of genius . So [her]99-mrs woodburn name is [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn ? [I]99-mrs woodburn wonder if it would be indiscreet to ask where [Mademoiselle Barbara]144-mademoiselle barbara comes from , or if [she]99-mrs woodburn belongs to [anybody]313-anybody , or lives anywhere . [My]99-mrs woodburn own impression is that [you]4929-you mean to keep [her]99-mrs woodburn shut up in a box all the week through , and produce [her]99-mrs woodburn only on the Thursday evenings . [I]99-mrs woodburn have a weakness for [a fine contralto]833-a fine contralto . If [she]99-mrs woodburn had been existing in [an ordinary habitation like [other people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4932-other people in carlingford]4931-an ordinary habitation like other people in carlingford , [I]99-mrs woodburn should have heard [her]99-mrs woodburn , or heard of [her]99-mrs woodburn . It is clear to [me]99-mrs woodburn that [you]4929-you keep [her]99-mrs woodburn shut up in a box . "[99-mrs woodburn] " Exactly , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]119-lucilla do n't mean to tell [you]4929-you anything about [her]99-mrs woodburn . [You]4929-you may be sure , now [I]119-lucilla have found [her]99-mrs woodburn out , [I]119-lucilla mean to keep [her]99-mrs woodburn for [myself]119-lucilla . [[Her]99-mrs woodburn box]4933-her box is quite a pretty one , like what [Gulliver]145-gulliver had somewhere . It is just time for lunch , and [you]4929-you are both going to stay , [I]119-lucilla hope ; and there is poor [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley and [[her]129-mary chiley husband]283-her husband coming through [the garden]695-the garden . What a pity it is [he]283-her husband is such a goose ! "[119-lucilla] " Yes ; but [you]4929-you know [she]99-mrs woodburn never would take [[her]99-mrs woodburn uncle]4936-her uncle 's advice , [[my]1439-the incorrigible mimic dear]4403-my dear , "[1439-the incorrigible mimic] said [the incorrigible mimic]1439-the incorrigible mimic , putting on [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's face ; " and being [an orphan]1241-an orphan , what could [anybody]313-anybody do ? And then [she]99-mrs woodburn does not get on with [[his]283-her husband family]4940-his family . By the way , "[99-mrs woodburn] [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn said , falling into [her]99-mrs woodburn natural tone—"I wonder if [anybody]313-anybody ever does get on with [[[her]99-mrs woodburn husband]283-her husband 's family]4943-her husband 's family ? "[99-mrs woodburn] The question was one which was a little grave to [herself]99-mrs woodburn at the moment ; and this was the reason why [she]99-mrs woodburn returned to [her]99-mrs woodburn identity — for there was no telling how long [the Woodburns]146-the woodburns , who had come for [Christmas]147-christmas , meant to stay . " [I]99-mrs woodburn shall be quite interested to watch [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , when it comes to be [your]119-lucilla turn , and see how [you]119-lucilla manage , "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn went on , with a keen look at [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish laughed . [He]115-mr cavendish too looked at [her]99-mrs woodburn , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt [herself]119-lucilla in rather a delicate position : not that [she]119-lucilla was agitated , as might have been the case had the future M.P. for [Carlingford]3-carlingford " engaged [her]88-miss marjoribanks affections , "[119-lucilla] as [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla would have said . Fortunately these young affections were quite free as yet ; but nevertheless [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt that the question was a serious one , as coming from [the sister of [a gentleman who was undeniably paying [her]99-mrs woodburn attention]1441-a gentleman who was undeniably paying her attention . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not in the least wish to alarm a leading member of [a family into which it was possible [she]88-miss marjoribanks might enter]1442-a family into which it was possible she might enter]1440-the sister of a gentleman who was undeniably paying her attention . she did not in the least wish to alarm a leading member of a family into which it was possible she might enter ; and then at the same time [she]88-miss marjoribanks intended to reserve fully all [her]88-miss marjoribanks individual rights . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks always make it a point never to shock [anybody]313-anybody 's prejudices , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " [I]119-lucilla should do just the same with [them]313-anybody as with [other people]279-other people ; all [you]4946-you have to do is to show from the first that [you]4946-you mean to be [good friends]4947-good friends with [everybody]300-everybody . But then [I]119-lucilla am so lucky : [I]119-lucilla can always get on with [people]505-people , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , rising to greet [the two unfortunates who had come to [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's]1443-the two unfortunates who had come to colonel chiley 's to spend a merry Christmas , and who did not know what to do with [themselves]1443-the two unfortunates who had come to colonel chiley 's . And then [they]1443-the two unfortunates who had come to colonel chiley 's all went [downstairs]302-downstairs and lunched together very pleasantly . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish was " quite devoted , "[115-mr cavendish] as poor [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley said , with a touch of envy . To be sure , [her]129-mary chiley trousseau was still in its full glory ; but yet life under the conditions of marriage was not nearly such fun as it had been when [she]129-mary chiley was [a young lady]4507-a young lady , and had [some one]1446-some one paying attention to [her]129-mary chiley : and [she]129-mary chiley rather grudged [Lucilla]119-lucilla that climax of existence , notwithstanding [her]129-mary chiley own superior standing and dignity as [a married lady]1447-a married lady . And [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn too awoke from [her]99-mrs woodburn study of [the stupid young husband]1448-the stupid young husband to remark upon [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother 's behaviour : [she]99-mrs woodburn had not seen [the two]678-the two together so often as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley had done , and consequently this was the first time that the thought had occurred to [her]99-mrs woodburn . [She]99-mrs woodburn too had been born " [one of [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , "[99-mrs woodburn] as it was common to say in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , with a certain imposing yet vague grandeur — and [she]99-mrs woodburn was a little shocked , like [any good sister]1451-any good sister , at the first idea . [She]99-mrs woodburn watched [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's movements and looks with a quite different kind of attention after this idea struck [her]99-mrs woodburn , and made a rapid private calculation as to who [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's connections were , and what [he]90-dr marjoribanks would be likely to give [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter ; so that it is evident that [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not deceive [herself]119-lucilla , but that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's attentions must have been marked indeed . This was the little cloud which arose , as [we]1453-we have said , no bigger than [a man]285-a man 's hand , over [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's prosperous way . When the luncheon was over and [they]1455-they had all gone , [Lucilla]119-lucilla took a few minutes to think it over before [she]119-lucilla went out . It was not that [she]99-mrs woodburn was unduly flattered by [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's attentions , as might have happened to [an inexperienced young woman]1456-an inexperienced young woman ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with [her]119-lucilla attractions and genius , had not reached the mature age of nineteen without receiving the natural homage of [mankind]1457-mankind on several clearly - defined occasions . But then the present case had various features peculiar to itself , which prevented [Lucilla]119-lucilla from crushing it in the bud , as [she]119-lucilla had meant to do with [[her]119-lucilla cousin]906-her cousin 's ill - fated passion . [She]119-lucilla had to consider , in the first place , [her]119-lucilla mission in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , which was more important than anything else ; but though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had vowed [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to the reorganisation of society in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks native town]1459-her native town , [she]88-miss marjoribanks had not by any means vowed that it was absolutely as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was to accomplish that renovation . And then there was something in the very idea of being M.P. for [Carlingford]3-carlingford which moved the mind of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It was a perfectly ideal position for [a woman of [her]88-miss marjoribanks views]1460-a woman of her views , and seemed to offer the very field that was necessary for [her]88-miss marjoribanks ambition . This was the reason , of all others , which made [her]88-miss marjoribanks less careful to prevent [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish from " saying the words "[88-miss marjoribanks] than [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been with [Tom]117-tom . To be sure , it would be a trial to leave [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room after [it]4397-the drawing - room had just been furnished so entirely to [her]88-miss marjoribanks liking — not to say to [her]88-miss marjoribanks complexion ; but still it was a sacrifice which might be made . It was in this way that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks prepared [herself]88-miss marjoribanks for the possible modifications which circumstances might impose . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not make any rash resolution to resist a change which , on the whole , might possibly be " for the best , "[88-miss marjoribanks] but prepared [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to take everything into consideration , and possibly to draw from it a superior good : in short , [she]88-miss marjoribanks looked upon the matter as [a superior mind , trained in sound principles of political economy]1462-a superior mind , trained in sound principles of political economy , might be expected to look upon the possible vicissitudes of fortune , with an enlightened regard to the uses of all things , and to the comparative values on either side . [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , as it happened , was out walking at the very moment when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sat down to consider this question . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had gone to [the School of Design]824-the school of design to meet [Rose]108-rose , with an amiability very unusual in [her]88-miss marjoribanks . [Rose]108-rose had made such progress , after leaving [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , under [[her]108-rose father]292-her father 's care , and by the help of that fine feeling for art which has been mentioned in the earlier part of this history , that the charge of [the female pupils in [the School of Design]824-the school of design]1465-the female pupils in the school of design had been confided to [her]108-rose , with a tiny little salary , which served [Mr Lake]93-mr lake as an excuse for keeping [[his]93-mr lake favourite little daughter]1467-his favourite little daughter with [him]93-mr lake . Nothing could be supposed more unlike [Barbara]120-barbara than [[her]120-barbara younger sister]1468-her younger sister , who just came up to [her]120-barbara shoulder , and was twice as serviceable and active and " nice , "[4438-poor man] according to the testimony of [all the children]1469-all the children . [Barbara]120-barbara had led [[her]120-barbara father]292-her father a hard life , [poor man]4438-poor man ! the time that [Rose]108-rose was at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant ; but now that [[his]292-her father assistant]1472-his assistant had come back again , [the poor drawing - master]1473-the poor drawing - master had recovered all [his]1473-the poor drawing - master old spirits . [She]108-rose was just coming out of [the School of Design]824-the school of design , with [her]108-rose portfolio under [her]108-rose arm , when [Barbara]120-barbara met [her]108-rose . There were [not many pupils]1475-not many pupils , it is true , but still there were enough to worry [poor [Rose]108-rose , who was not [an imposing personage]1477-an imposing personage , and who was daily wounded by the discovery that after all there are but a limited number of persons in [this world]277-this world , especially in [the poorer classes of [the community]1480-the community]1479-the poorer classes of the community , and under the age of sixteen , who have a feeling for art . It was utterly inconceivable to [the young teacher]1481-the young teacher how [[her]1481-the young teacher girls]1482-her girls]1476-poor rose , who was not an imposing personage , and who was daily wounded by the discovery that after all there are but a limited number of persons in this world , especially in the poorer classes of the community , and under the age of sixteen , who have a feeling for art . it was utterly inconceivable to the young teacher how her girls could be so clever as to find out each a different way of putting the sublime features of [the Belveder Apollo]148-the belveder apollo out of drawing , and [she]1481-the young teacher was still revolving this difficult problem when [[her]1481-the young teacher sister]1483-her sister joined [her]1481-the young teacher . [Barbara]120-barbara , for [her]120-barbara part , was occupied with thoughts of [a hero much more interesting than [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus of [Olympus]36-olympus]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus . [She]120-barbara was flushed and eager , and looking very handsome under [her]120-barbara shabby bonnet ; and [her]120-barbara anxiety to have [a confidante]1485-a confidante was so great that [she]120-barbara made a dart at [Rose]108-rose , and grasped [her]108-rose by the arm under which [she]120-barbara was carrying [her]120-barbara portfolio , to the great discomposure of [the young artist]1486-the young artist . [She]120-barbara asked , with a little anxiety , " What is the matter ? is there anything wrong at [home]287-home ? "[120-barbara] and made a rapid movement to get to the other side . " Oh , [Rose]108-rose , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , panting with haste and agitation , " only fancy ; [I]120-barbara have just seen [him]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus . [I]120-barbara met [him]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus right in front of [[Masters]149-masters 's]4953-masters 's , and [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus took off [his]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus hat to [me]120-barbara . [I]120-barbara feel in such a way — [I]120-barbara can scarcely speak . "[120-barbara] " Met — who ? "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose — for [she]108-rose was imperfect in [her]108-rose grammar , like [most people in a moment of emergency]1487-most people in a moment of emergency ; and , besides , [she]108-rose shared to some extent [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's reluctance to shock the prejudices of [society]444-society , and was disturbed by the idea that [somebody]312-somebody might pass and see [Barbara]120-barbara in [her]120-barbara present state of excitement , and perhaps attribute it to its true cause . " Oh , [you]108-rose stupid little thing ! "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , giving [her]108-rose " a shake "[120-barbara] by [her]120-barbara disengaged arm . " [I]120-barbara tell [you]108-rose , [[him!—the]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus gentleman [I]120-barbara met at [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla 's]4954-him!—the gentleman i met at lucilla marjoribanks 's . [He]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus looked as if [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus was quite delighted to see [me]120-barbara again ; and [I]120-barbara am sure [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus turned round to see where [I]120-barbara was going . [He]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus could n't speak to [me]120-barbara , [you]108-rose know , the first time ; though indeed [I]120-barbara should n't be the least surprised if [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus had followed — at a distance , [you]108-rose know , only to see where [I]120-barbara live , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , turning round and searching into the distance with [her]120-barbara eager eyes . But there was [nobody to be seen]1490-nobody to be seen in [the street]777-the street , except some of [[Rose]108-rose 's pupils]1492-rose 's pupils lingering along in the sunshine , and very probably exchanging similar confidences . [Barbara]120-barbara turned back again with a touch of disappointment . " [I]120-barbara am quite sure [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus will find out before long ; and do n't forget [I]120-barbara said so , "[120-barbara] [she]120-barbara added , with a little nod of [her]120-barbara head . " [I]108-rose do n't see what it matters if [he]1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus found out directly , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose . " [Papa]94-papa would not let [anybody]313-anybody come to [[our]4956-our house]4957-our house that [he]94-papa did not approve of ; and then , [you]120-barbara know , [he]94-papa will never have anything to say to [people who are patronising]4958-people who are patronising . [I]108-rose do n't want to hear any more about [[your]120-barbara fine gentleman]4959-your fine gentleman . If [you]120-barbara were worried as [I]108-rose am , [you]120-barbara would think much more of getting [home]287-home than of anybody bowing to [you]120-barbara in [the street]777-the street . [One of [the gentlemen from [Marlborough House]13-marlborough house]4963-the gentlemen from marlborough house]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house once took off [his]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house hat to [me]108-rose , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , with a certain solemnity . " Of course [I]108-rose was pleased ; but then [I]108-rose knew it was [my]108-rose design [he]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house was thinking of — [my]108-rose Honiton flounce , [you]120-barbara know . [I]108-rose suppose [this other one]4964-this other one must have thought [you]120-barbara had a pretty voice . "[108-rose] This time , however , it was an angry shake that [Barbara]120-barbara gave to [[her]120-barbara sister]1483-her sister . " [I]120-barbara wish [you]120-barbara would not be such a goose , "[120-barbara] [she]120-barbara said ; " who cares about [your]120-barbara Honiton flounce ? [He]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house took off [his]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house hat because — because [he]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house admired [me]120-barbara , [I]120-barbara suppose — and then it was a great deal more than just taking off [his]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house hat . [He]4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house gave [me]120-barbara such a look ! [Papa]94-papa has no sense , though [I]120-barbara suppose [you]120-barbara will blaze up when [I]120-barbara say so . [He]94-papa ought to think of [us]4965-we a little . As for patronising , [I]120-barbara should soon change that , [I]120-barbara can tell [you]120-barbara . But then [papa]295-papa thinks of nothing but paying [his]295-papa bills and keeping out of debt , as [he]295-papa says — as if [everybody]300-everybody was not in debt ; and how do [you]120-barbara suppose [we]4965-we are ever to get settled in life ? It would be far more sensible to spend a little more , and go into society a little , and do [us]4965-we justice . Only think all that [that old Doctor]4968-that old doctor is doing for [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and there are four of [us]4965-we when [the little ones]4969-the little ones grow up , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , in a tone of injury . " [I]120-barbara should like to know what [papa]94-papa is thinking of ? If [mamma]390-mamma had not died when [she]390-mamma did — — "[120-barbara] " It was not poor [mamma]150-mamma 's fault , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose . " [I]1494-the little mistress of the school of design dare say [she]150-mamma would have lived if [she]150-mamma could for all [our]4965-we sakes . But then [you]120-barbara have always taken a false view of [our]4965-we position , [Barbara]120-barbara . [We]4965-we are [a family of artists]4971-a family of artists , "[1494-the little mistress of the school of design] said [the little mistress of the School of Design]1494-the little mistress of the school of design . [She]1494-the little mistress of the school of design had pretty eyes , very dewy and clear , and they woke up under the excitement of this proud claim . " When [papa]295-papa is appreciated as [he]295-papa deserves , and when [Willie]151-willie has made a name "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , with modest confidence , " things will be different . But the true strength of [our]4965-we position is that [we]4965-we are [a family of artists]4971-a family of artists . [We]4965-we are [everybody]300-everybody 's equal , and [we]4965-we are [[nobody]4434-nobody 's equal]4976-nobody 's equal . [We]4965-we have a rank of [our]4965-we own . If [you]120-barbara would only remember this , [you]120-barbara would not grudge anything to [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla ; and then [I]108-rose am sure [she]119-lucilla has been very kind to [you]120-barbara . "[108-rose] " Oh , bother ! "[120-barbara] said [the unfeeling Barbara]120-barbara . " [You]120-barbara do nothing but encourage [papa]295-papa with [your]120-barbara nonsense . And [I]120-barbara should like to know what right [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla has to be kind to [me]120-barbara ? If [I]120-barbara am not as good as [she]119-lucilla , it is a very strange thing . [I]120-barbara should never take the trouble to think about [him]295-papa if it was not that [Lucilla]119-lucilla believes [he]295-papa is paying [her]119-lucilla attention — that is the great fun . It would be delicious to take [him]295-papa from [her]119-lucilla , and make game of [her]119-lucilla and [her]119-lucilla kindness . Goodness ! there [he]295-papa is again . [I]120-barbara felt sure that [he]295-papa would try to find out [the house]339-the house . "[120-barbara] And [Barbara]120-barbara crimsoned higher than ever , and held [Rose]108-rose fast by the arm , and called [her]108-rose attention by the most visible and indeed tangible signs to [the elegant apparition]1495-the elegant apparition , like [any other underbred young woman]1496-any other underbred young woman . As for [Rose]108-rose , [she]108-rose was [a little gentlewoman born]1497-a little gentlewoman born , and had a horror unspeakable of [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister 's bad manners . When [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish made a movement as if to address [Barbara]120-barbara , it was the pretty gray eyes of [Rose]108-rose lifted to [his]115-mr cavendish face with a look of straightforward surprise and inquiry which made [him]115-mr cavendish retire so hastily . [He]115-mr cavendish took off [his]115-mr cavendish hat again more respectfully than before , and pursued [his]115-mr cavendish walk along [Grove Street]27-grove street , as if [he]115-mr cavendish had no ulterior intention in visiting [that humble part of [the town]551-the town]1499-that humble part of the town . As for [Barbara]120-barbara , [she]120-barbara held [Rose]108-rose faster than ever , and almost pinched [her]120-barbara arm to make [her]120-barbara listen . " [I]120-barbara knew [he]115-mr cavendish was trying to find out [the house]339-the house , "[120-barbara] [she]120-barbara said , in an exultant whisper . " And [Lucilla]119-lucilla thinks [he]115-mr cavendish is paying [her]119-lucilla attention ! "[120-barbara] For the fact was , that when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took to being kind to [Barbara]120-barbara , [she]88-miss marjoribanks conferred upon [the contralto]799-the contralto at the same moment a palpable injury and grievance , which was what [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughter]808-the drawing - master 's daughter had been looking for , for several years of [her]808-the drawing - master 's daughter life . And naturally [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was at this moment thinking it all over under the soft green shadows from [her]119-lucilla new hangings , was deprived of the light which might have been thrown on [her]119-lucilla reflections , had [she]119-lucilla seen what was going on in [Grove Street]27-grove street . The conditions of humanity are such that [even a woman of genius]1504-even a woman of genius can not altogether overstep them . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla still continued to think that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was paying [her]119-lucilla attention , which , indeed , was also the general opinion in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . The second of [her]119-lucilla Thursday evenings found [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though secure , perhaps more anxious than on the former occasion . The charm of the first novelty was gone , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not feel quite sure that [[her]119-lucilla subjects]663-her subjects had the good sense to recognise all the benefits which [she]119-lucilla was going to confer upon [them]663-her subjects . " It is the second time that counts , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said in confidence to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . " Last Thursday [they]663-her subjects wanted to see [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , and [they]663-her subjects wanted to know what sort of thing it was to be . [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , it is to - night that is the test , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , giving a nervous pressure to [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend 's hand ; at least a pressure that would have betokened the existence of nerves in any one else but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , whose magnificent organisation was beyond any suspicion of such weakness . But , nevertheless , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who watched [her]119-lucilla with grandmotherly interest , was comforted to perceive that [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as on the former occasion , had strength of mind to eat [her]119-lucilla dinner . " [She]88-miss marjoribanks wants a little support , [poor dear]4981-poor dear , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said in [her]870-the old lady heart ; for [she]870-the old lady was a kinder critic than [the younger matrons]1508-the younger matrons , who felt instinctively that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was doing what [they]1508-the younger matrons ought to have done . [She]119-lucilla took [[her]119-lucilla favourite]1509-her favourite 's arm in [hers]119-lucilla as [they]1510-they went [upstairs]362-upstairs , and gave [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish a kindly nod as [he]115-mr cavendish opened the door for [them]1510-they . " [He]115-mr cavendish will come and give [you]119-lucilla [his]115-mr cavendish assistance as soon as ever [he]115-mr cavendish can get away from [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , in [her]96-mrs chiley consolatory tone ; " but , good gracious , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , what is the matter ? "[96-mrs chiley] The cause of this exclamation was a universal hum and rustle as of many dresses and many voices ; and , to tell the truth , when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks and [[her]88-miss marjoribanks companion]512-her companion reached the top of the stairs , [they]1510-they found [themselves]1510-they lost in [a laughing crowd]1513-a laughing crowd , which had taken refuge on [the landing]1514-the landing . " There is [no room]4983-no room , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4984-everybody in carlingford is [here]4529-here . Do make [a little room for [us]1510-they in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room]4986-a little room for us in the drawing - room , "[1515-this overplus of society] cried [this overplus of society]1515-this overplus of society . If there was [an enviable woman in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1516-an enviable woman in carlingford at that moment , it certainly was [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , standing on the top of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own stairs]1517-her own stairs , scarcely able to penetrate through [the throng of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks guests]845-her guests]1518-the throng of her guests . [Her]88-miss marjoribanks self - possession did not forsake [her]88-miss marjoribanks at this supreme moment . [She]88-miss marjoribanks grasped [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley once again with a little significant gesture which pleased [the old lady]870-the old lady , for [she]870-the old lady could not but feel that [she]870-the old lady was [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's only confidante]1521-lucilla 's only confidante in [her]88-miss marjoribanks brilliant but perilous undertaking . " [They]663-her subjects will not be able to get in when [they]663-her subjects come [upstairs]362-upstairs , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and whether the faint inflection in [her]88-miss marjoribanks voice meant exultation or disappointment , [[her]88-miss marjoribanks old friend]1081-her old friend could not tell . But the scene changed when [the rightful sovereign]1523-the rightful sovereign entered [the gay but disorganised dominion where [[her]1523-the rightful sovereign subjects]663-her subjects attended [her]1523-the rightful sovereign]1524-the gay but disorganised dominion where her subjects attended her . Before [any one]4391-any one knew how it was done , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had re - established order , and , what was still more important , made [room]1527-room . [She]88-miss marjoribanks said , " [[You]4989-you girls]4990-you girls have no business to get into [corners]4991-corners . [The corners]4992-the corners are for [the people that can talk]4993-the people that can talk . It is one of [my]119-lucilla principles always to flirt in the middle of [the company]1366-the company , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and again , as happened so often , [ignorant people]1528-ignorant people laughed and thought it a bon mot . But it is needless to inform [the more intelligent persons]1529-the more intelligent persons who understand [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , that it was by no means a bon mot , but expressed [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's convictions with the utmost sincerity . Thus it happened that the second Thursday was more brilliant and infinitely more gratifying than the first had been . For one thing , [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt sure that it was not to see the new furniture , nor to criticise this new sort of entertainment , but with the sincerest intention of enjoying [themselves]1528-ignorant people , that [all the people]4623-all the people had come ; and there are moments when the egotism of [the public]1303-the public conveys the highest compliment that can be paid to [the great minds which take in hand to rule and to amuse it]1532-the great minds which take in hand to rule and to amuse it . The only drawback was , that [Barbara Lake]120-barbara did not show the same modesty and reticence as on the former occasion . Far from being sensibly silent , which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been so prudent as to be on [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's first Thursday , [she]88-miss marjoribanks forgot [herself]88-miss marjoribanks so far as to occupy a great deal of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's valuable time , which [he]115-mr cavendish might have employed much more usefully . [She]88-miss marjoribanks not only sang by [herself]88-miss marjoribanks when [he]115-mr cavendish asked [her]88-miss marjoribanks , having brought some music with [her]88-miss marjoribanks unseen by [Lucilla]119-lucilla , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks kept [her]88-miss marjoribanks seat upon the stool before the piano ever so long afterwards , detaining [him]115-mr cavendish , and , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had very little doubt , making an exhibition of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks : for [Barbara]120-barbara , having received one good gift from nature , had been refused the other , and could not talk . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla , arrested in the midst of [her]119-lucilla many occupations , heard [her]119-lucilla protégée 's voice rising alone , [she]119-lucilla stopped quite short with an anxiety which it was touching to behold . It was not the jealousy of a rival cantatrice which inspired [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's countenance , but the far broader and grander anxiety of [an accomplished statesman]1533-an accomplished statesman , who sees a rash and untrained hand meddling with [his]1533-an accomplished statesman most delicate machinery . [Lucilla]119-lucilla ignored everything for the moment — [her]119-lucilla own voice , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's attentions , and every merely secondary and personal emotion . All these details were swallowed up in the fear that [Barbara]120-barbara would not acquit [herself]120-barbara as it was necessary for the credit of [the house]339-the house that [she]120-barbara should acquit [herself]120-barbara ; that [she]120-barbara should not sing well enough , or that [she]120-barbara should sing too much . Once more [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks put [her]88-miss marjoribanks finger upon the pulse of [the community]1480-the community as [she]88-miss marjoribanks and [they]1536-they listened together . Fortunately , things went so far well that [Barbara]120-barbara sang [her]120-barbara very best , and kept up [her]120-barbara prestige : but it was different in the second particular ; for , unluckily , [the contralto]799-the contralto knew a great many songs , and showed no inclination to stop . Nothing remained for it but a bold coup , which [Lucilla]119-lucilla executed with all [her]119-lucilla natural coolness and success . " [[My]119-lucilla dear]4403-my dear [Barbara]120-barbara , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said , putting [her]119-lucilla hands on [the singer]800-the singer 's shoulders as [she]119-lucilla finished [her]119-lucilla strain , " that is enough for to - night . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish will take [you]120-barbara [downstairs]302-downstairs and get [you]120-barbara a cup of tea ; for [you]120-barbara know there is no room to - night to serve it [upstairs]362-upstairs . "[119-lucilla] Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks proved [herself]88-miss marjoribanks capable of preferring [her]88-miss marjoribanks great work to [her]88-miss marjoribanks personal sentiments , which is generally considered next to impossible for [a woman]4411-a woman . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did what [perhaps [nobody else]1541-nobody else in [the room]395-the room]1540-perhaps nobody else in the room was capable of doing : [she]88-miss marjoribanks sent away [the gentleman who was paying attention to [her]88-miss marjoribanks , in company with [the girl who was paying attention to [him]1543-the gentleman who was paying attention to her , in company with the girl who was paying attention to him]1544-the girl who was paying attention to him]1543-the gentleman who was paying attention to her , in company with the girl who was paying attention to him ; and at that moment , as was usual when [she]88-miss marjoribanks was excited , [Barbara]120-barbara was splendid , with [her]120-barbara crimson cheeks , and the eyes blazing out from under [her]120-barbara level eyebrows . [This Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did , not in ignorance , but with a perfect sense of what [she]88-miss marjoribanks was about . It was the only way of preventing [her]88-miss marjoribanks Evening from losing its distinctive character . It was the Lamp of sacrifice which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had now to employ , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks proved [herself]88-miss marjoribanks capable of the exertion . But it would be hopeless to attempt to describe the indignation of [old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , or the unmitigated amazement of [the company]1366-the company in general , which was conscious at the same time that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was paying attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and that [he]115-mr cavendish had been flirting in an inexcusable manner with [Miss Lake]118-miss lake . " [[My]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , [I]96-mrs chiley would have nothing to do with [that bold girl]4999-that bold girl , "[96-mrs chiley] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's ear . " [I]96-mrs chiley will go down and look after [them]5000-them if [you]119-lucilla like . [A girl like that]5001-a girl like that always leads [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen astray , [you]119-lucilla know . [I]96-mrs chiley never liked the looks of [her]4999-that bold girl . Let [me]96-mrs chiley go [downstairs]302-downstairs and look after [them]5000-them , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear . [I]96-mrs chiley am sure [I]96-mrs chiley want a cup of tea . "[96-mrs chiley] " [You]119-lucilla shall have a cup of tea , [dear [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley]5005-dear mrs chiley , "[152-miss marjoribanks—"some] said [[Miss Marjoribanks—"some]152-miss marjoribanks—"some of [them]5000-them]5006-miss marjoribanks—"some of them will bring [you]119-lucilla one ; but [I]119-lucilla ca n't let [you]119-lucilla take any trouble about [Barbara]120-barbara . [She]120-barbara had to be stopped , [you]119-lucilla know , or [she]120-barbara would have turned [us]5007-us into [a musical party]5008-a musical party ; and as for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish is [the best assistant [I]119-lucilla have]5009-the best assistant i have . There are [so few men in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5010-so few men in carlingford who can flirt , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla regretfully . [Her]119-lucilla eyes fell as [she]119-lucilla spoke upon [young Osmond Brown]153-young osmond brown , who was actually at that moment talking to [[Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's curate]1546-mr bury 's curate , with a disregard of [his]153-young osmond brown social duties painful to contemplate . [Poor Osmond]153-young osmond brown started when [he]153-young osmond brown met [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's reproachful eye . " But then [I]153-young osmond brown do n't know how , "[153-young osmond brown] said the disconcerted youth,—and [he]153-young osmond brown flushed , [poor boy , being only eighteen , and not much more than [a schoolboy]1548-a schoolboy]1547-poor boy , being only eighteen , and not much more than a schoolboy . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who had no intention of putting up with that sort of thing , [she]119-lucilla sent off [the curate]1549-the curate summarily for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's cup of tea . " [I]119-lucilla did not mean [you]153-young osmond brown , [[my]119-lucilla dear]4403-my dear [Osy]154-osy , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said , in [her]119-lucilla motherly tone . " When [you]153-young osmond brown are a little older [we]5012-we shall see what [you]153-young osmond brown can do ; but [you]153-young osmond brown are not at all disagreeable for [a boy]5013-a boy , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla added encouragingly , and took [Osmond]153-young osmond brown 's arm as [she]119-lucilla made [her]119-lucilla progress down [the room]395-the room with an indulgence worthy of [her]119-lucilla maturer years ; and even [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn and [the Miss Browns]135-the miss browns , who were , in a manner , [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's natural rivals]1551-lucilla 's natural rivals , could not but be impressed with this evidence of [her]119-lucilla powers . [They]1552-they were like [the Tuscan chivalry in the ballad]1553-the tuscan chivalry in the ballad , who could scarce forbear a cheer at the sight of [[their]1552-they opponent]1554-their opponent 's prowess . Perhaps nothing that [she]119-lucilla could have done would have so clearly demonstrated the superiority of [her]119-lucilla genius to [[her]119-lucilla female audience]1555-her female audience as that bold step of stopping the music , which began to be too much , by sending off [the singer]800-the singer [downstairs]302-downstairs under charge of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . To be sure [the men]582-the men did not even find out what it was that awoke [the ladies]573-the ladies ' attention ; but then , in delicate matters of social politics , [one]4465-one never expects to be understood by [them]582-the men . [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , as was to be expected , took a very long time over [her]120-barbara cup of tea ; and even when [she]120-barbara returned [upstairs]362-upstairs [she]120-barbara made another pause on [the landing]1514-the landing , which was still kept possession of by a lively stream of [young people coming and going]1563-young people coming and going . [Barbara]120-barbara had very little experience , and [she]120-barbara was weak enough to believe that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish lingered [there]4723-there to have a little more of [[her]120-barbara society]1565-her society all to [himself]115-mr cavendish ; but to tell the truth , [his]115-mr cavendish sentiments were of a very different description . For by this time it must be owned that [[Barbara]120-barbara 's admirer]1566-barbara 's admirer began to feel a little ashamed of [himself]1566-barbara 's admirer . [He]1566-barbara 's admirer could not but be conscious of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's magnanimity ; and , at the same time , [he]1566-barbara 's admirer was very well aware that [his]1566-barbara 's admirer return with [[his]1566-barbara 's admirer present companion]1567-his present companion would be watched and noted and made the subject of comment a great deal more amusing than agreeable . When [he]1566-barbara 's admirer did take [Barbara]120-barbara in at last , it was with a discomfited air which tickled [the spectators]1568-the spectators beyond measure . And as [his]1566-barbara 's admirer evil luck would have it , notwithstanding the long pause [he]1566-barbara 's admirer had made on [the landing]1514-the landing , to watch [his]1566-barbara 's admirer opportunity of entering unobserved , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was the first to encounter [the returning couple]1570-the returning couple . [They]1570-the returning couple met full in the face , a few paces from the door — exactly , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , as if it had been [Mr]1571-mr and [Mrs Cavendish]155-mrs cavendish on [their]1570-the returning couple wedding visit , and [the lady of [the house]339-the house]4811-the lady of the house had gone to meet [them]1570-the returning couple . As for [the unfortunate gentleman]1574-the unfortunate gentleman , [he]1574-the unfortunate gentleman could not have looked more utterly disconcerted and guilty if [he]1574-the unfortunate gentleman had been convicted of putting the spoons in [his]1574-the unfortunate gentleman pocket , or of having designs upon the silver tea - service . [He]1566-barbara 's admirer found a seat for [[his]1566-barbara 's admirer companion]1062-his companion with all the haste possible ; and instead of lingering by [her]1062-his companion side , as [she]1062-his companion had anticipated , made off on the instant , and hid [himself]1566-barbara 's admirer like [a criminal in the dark depths of a group of men who were talking together near the door]1576-a criminal in the dark depths of a group of men who were talking together near the door . [These]1577-these were [men who were hopeless]1578-men who were hopeless , and good for nothing but to talk to [each other]679-each other , and whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks tolerated in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks drawing - room]1580-her drawing - room partly because [[their]1570-the returning couple wives]1411-their wives , with an excusable weakness , insisted on bringing [them]1570-the returning couple , and partly because [they]1570-the returning couple made a foil to the brighter part of [the company]1366-the company , and served as a butt when [anybody wanted to be witty]1583-anybody wanted to be witty . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla made no effort to recall [the truant from the ranks of [the Incurables]156-the incurables]1584-the truant from the ranks of the incurables . It was the only vengeance [she]119-lucilla took upon [his]1566-barbara 's admirer desertion . When [he]1566-barbara 's admirer came to take leave of [her]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was standing with [her]119-lucilla hand in that of [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who was also going away . " [I]96-mrs chiley confess [I]96-mrs chiley was a little nervous this evening , "[96-mrs chiley] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was saying . " [You]5014-you know it is always the second that is the test . But [I]119-lucilla think , on the whole , it has gone off very well . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [you]115-mr cavendish promised to tell [me]119-lucilla the truth ; for [you]115-mr cavendish know [I]119-lucilla have great confidence in [your]115-mr cavendish judgment . Tell [me]119-lucilla sincerely , do [you]115-mr cavendish think it has been a pleasant evening ? "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , with a beautiful earnestness , looking [him]1566-barbara 's admirer in the face . [The guilty individual to whom this question]1585-the guilty individual to whom this question was addressed felt disposed to sink into [the earth]1094-the earth , if the earth , in the shape of [Mr Holden]124-mr holden 's beautiful new carpet , would but have opened to receive [him]1585-the guilty individual to whom this question ; but , after all , that was perhaps not a thing to be desired under the circumstances . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , however , was [a man of resources]1587-a man of resources , and not disposed to give up the contest without striking a blow in [his]115-mr cavendish own defence . " Not so pleasant as last Thursday , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said . " [I]1436-the future m.p. am not fit to be [[a lady]4506-a lady 's adviser]5016-a lady 's adviser , for [I]1436-the future m.p. am too sincere ; but [I]1436-the future m.p. incline to think it is the third that is the test , "[1436-the future m.p.] said [the future M.P.]1436-the future m.p. ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla made [him]1566-barbara 's admirer , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley remarked , the most beautiful curtsey ; but then nothing could be more delightful than the manner in which [that dear girl]1589-that dear girl behaved through the whole affair . " If [everybody]300-everybody would only help [me]88-miss marjoribanks as [you]115-mr cavendish do ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " Good - night ; [I]119-lucilla am so sorry [you]115-mr cavendish have not enjoyed [yourself]115-mr cavendish . But then it is such a consolation to meet with [people that are sincere]5018-people that are sincere . And [I]119-lucilla think , on the whole , it has gone off very well for the second , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " though [I]119-lucilla say it that should not say it . "[119-lucilla] The fact was , it had gone off so well that [the house]339-the house could hardly be cleared of [the amiable and satisfied guests]1591-the amiable and satisfied guests . A series of the most enthusiastic compliments were paid to [Lucilla]119-lucilla as [she]119-lucilla stood in state in the middle of [the room]395-the room , and bade [everybody]300-everybody good - bye . " Next Thursday , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said , with the benevolent grace of [an acknowledged sovereign]1594-an acknowledged sovereign . And when [they]1595-they were all gone , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's reflections , as [she]119-lucilla stood alone in the centre of [[her]119-lucilla domains]1596-her domains , were of a nature very different from the usual reflections which [the giver of a feast]1597-the giver of a feast is supposed to make when all is over . But then , as [everybody]300-everybody is aware , it was not a selfish desire for personal pleasure , nor any scheme of worldly ambition , which moved the mind of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . With such motives it is only natural that the conclusion , " All is vanity , "[1599-the weary entertainer] should occur to [the weary entertainer]1599-the weary entertainer in the midst of [his]1599-the weary entertainer withered flowers and extinguished lights . Such ideas had nothing in common with the enlightened conceptions of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . Perhaps it would be false to say that [she]119-lucilla had suffered in the course of this second Thursday , or that a superior intelligence like [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's could permit itself to feel any jealousy of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara ; but it would be vain to deny that [she]119-lucilla had been surprised . And [any one who knows [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks]1600-any one who knows miss marjoribanks will acknowledge that a great deal was implied in that confession . But then [she]119-lucilla had triumphed over the weakness , and triumphantly proved that [her]119-lucilla estimate of the importance of [her]119-lucilla work went far beyond the influence of mere personal feeling . In these circumstances [Lucilla]119-lucilla could contemplate [her]119-lucilla withered flowers with perfect calmness , without any thought that all was vanity . But then the fact was , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was accomplishing a great public duty , and at the same time had the unspeakable consolation of knowing that [she]119-lucilla had proved [herself]119-lucilla a comfort to [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa . [The Doctor]326-the doctor , it is true , after looking on for a little with a half - amused consciousness that [his]326-the doctor own assistance was totally unnecessary , had gradually veered into a corner , and from thence had finally managed to escape [downstairs]302-downstairs to [[his]326-the doctor beloved library]1604-his beloved library . But then the sense of security and tranquillity with which [he]326-the doctor established [himself]326-the doctor at the fire , undisturbed by the gay storm that raged outside , gave a certain charm to [his]326-the doctor retirement . [He]326-the doctor rubbed [his]326-the doctor hands and listened , as [a man]285-a man listens to the wind howling out of doors , when [he]326-the doctor is in shelter and comfort . So that , after all , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's sensation of having accomplished [her]119-lucilla filial duties in the most effective manner was to a certain extent justified , while at the same time it is quite certain that [nobody]4434-nobody missed [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks from the pleasant assembly [upstairs]362-upstairs . It was thus that the reign of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks became gradually established and confirmed in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . It would be unnecessary to enter into detail , or to redouble instances of that singular genius which made itself so fully felt to the furthest limits of society , and which even indeed extended those limits miraculously beyond the magic circle of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's powers beguiled not only [the Powells]157-the powells and [[Sir John Richmond]158-sir john 's family]1608-sir john richmond 's family , who were , as [everybody]300-everybody knows , fully entitled to be called [county people]1610-county people , and came only on the Thursdays when there was moonlight to light [them]1610-county people [home]287-home , which was not so much to be wondered at , since county society in those parts was unusually heavy at that period ; but even , what was more extraordinary , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks made a lodgment in [[the enemy]1612-the enemy 's country]1613-the enemy 's country on the other side , and made a capture , of all people in [the world]331-the world , of [John Brown]159-john brown , who lived in [[[his]159-john brown father]1615-his father 's big old house at [the town end of [George Street]24-george street]1617-the town end of george street]1616-his father 's big old house at the town end of george street , and had always laughed in [his]159-john brown cynical way at the pretensions of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . But then [Lucilla]119-lucilla had , as [all the ladies]1618-all the ladies admitted , an influence over " [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen , "[119-lucilla] of which , as was natural , [they]1618-all the ladies were slightly contemptuous , even if perhaps envious , to some extent , of the gift . For [everybody]300-everybody knows that it requires very little to satisfy [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen , if [a woman]4411-a woman will only give [her]4411-a woman mind to it . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks confessed frankly that [she]88-miss marjoribanks did [her]88-miss marjoribanks best to please [Them]574-the gentlemen . " For [you]574-the gentlemen know , after all , in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [one]4465-one is obliged to take [them]574-the gentlemen into consideration , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , with a natural apology . " [So many of [[you]574-the gentlemen poor dear people]5022-you poor dear people]5021-so many of you poor dear people have to go where [they]5021-so many of you poor dear people like , and see [the people [they]5021-so many of you poor dear people want [you]574-the gentlemen to see]5023-the people they want you to see , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , fluttering [her]88-miss marjoribanks maiden plumes with a certain disdainful pity in the very eyes of [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who were well aware , both of [them]1622-them , at the bottom of [their]1622-them hearts , that but for [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's dinners , [[their]1622-them selfish mates]1623-their selfish mates would find infinite objections to the Thursday evening , which was now an institution in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew it just as well as [they]1622-them did , which gave a certain sense of condescension and superiority to [her]119-lucilla frankness . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks never pretend [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't try to please [them]1622-them , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said ; and [the matrons]1624-the matrons found [themselves]1624-the matrons worsted as usual ; for , to be sure , it was not for [Them]1624-the matrons , but for the good of [the community in general]1625-the community in general , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla exerted [herself]119-lucilla so successfully . Nothing , indeed , could have proved more completely the disinterested character of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's proceedings than [her]119-lucilla behaviour in respect to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . After the bold and decisive action taken by [Lucilla]119-lucilla on the first occasion when the flirtation between [him]115-mr cavendish and [Barbara Lake]120-barbara became apparent , [the misguided young man]1626-the misguided young man returned to a better frame of mind ; perhaps out of admiration for [her]119-lucilla magnanimity , perhaps attracted by [her]119-lucilla indifference , as is the known and ascertained weakness of [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen . And perhaps also [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was ashamed of [himself]115-mr cavendish , as , in [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's opinion at least , [he]115-mr cavendish had so much reason to be . Anyhow , whatever the cause , [he]115-mr cavendish behaved [himself]115-mr cavendish with the profoundest decorum for several weeks in succession , and treated [the contralto]799-the contralto with such overwhelming politeness as reduced poor [Barbara]120-barbara out of [her]120-barbara momentary exultation into the depths of humiliation and despair . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's right hand for that short but virtuous period , and fully justified [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's opinion , which was founded at once upon reflection and experience , that to have [a man who can flirt is next thing to indispensable to [a leader of society]773-a leader of society]1629-a man who can flirt is next thing to indispensable to a leader of society ; that is to say , if [he]115-mr cavendish is under efficient discipline , and capable of carrying out a grand conception . Everything went on delightfully so long as this interval lasted , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla did not disdain to recompense [[her]119-lucilla faithful assistant]1631-her faithful assistant by bestowing upon [him]1631-her faithful assistant various little privileges , such as naturally appertain to [a subject whose place is on the steps of the throne]1632-a subject whose place is on the steps of the throne . [She]119-lucilla took [him]1631-her faithful assistant into [her]119-lucilla confidence , and made [him]1631-her faithful assistant to a certain extent [a party to [her]119-lucilla large and philanthropic projects]1633-a party to her large and philanthropic projects , and even now and then accepted a suggestion from [him]1631-her faithful assistant with that true candour and modesty which so often accompany administrative genius . While this continued , [kind old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley kept caressing [them]1634-them both in [her]119-lucilla old - womanly way . [She]119-lucilla even went so far as to call [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish " [[my]115-mr cavendish dear]4403-my dear , "[115-mr cavendish] as if [he]115-mr cavendish had been [a grandson of [her]119-lucilla own]1635-a grandson of her own , and took [her]119-lucilla afternoon drive in [[her]119-lucilla little brougham]1636-her little brougham past [[his]115-mr cavendish house]1637-his house with a genial sense of prospective property through [Lucilla]119-lucilla , which was wonderfully pleasant . To be sure there was not very much known in [Carlingford]3-carlingford about [his]115-mr cavendish connections ; but then [everybody]300-everybody was aware that [he]115-mr cavendish was [one of [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , and [the people who are not content with that must be hard indeed to please]1641-the people who are not content with that must be hard indeed to please . As for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , [she]99-mrs woodburn , it was true , continued to " take off "[99-mrs woodburn] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but then , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley justly remarked , [she]99-mrs woodburn was [a woman who would take off [the Archbishop of [Canterbury]37-canterbury]1643-the archbishop of canterbury or [the Virgin Mary]1644-the virgin mary , if [she]99-mrs woodburn had the opportunity]1642-a woman who would take off the archbishop of canterbury or the virgin mary , if she had the opportunity ; and there was no fear but [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if once married , would soon bring [her]119-lucilla to [her]119-lucilla senses ; and then [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern grew more and more feeble , and was scarcely once in a fortnight in [his]140-mr chiltern place in Parliament , which was a sacrifice of the interests of [the borough]1107-the borough dreadful to contemplate . And thus it was in the interests of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , notwithstanding that [ladies]581-ladies are not eligible for election under such circumstances , that [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley carried on a quiet little canvass for the future M.P. All this lasted , alas ! only too short a time . After a while the level eyebrows and flashing eyes and magnificent voice of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara began to reassert [their]1647-their ancient power . Whatever may be the predisposition of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes in general , [this particular member of the race]1648-this particular member of the race was unable to resist these influences . [Barbara]120-barbara had managed to persuade [Rose]108-rose to persuade [[her]108-rose father]292-her father that it was necessary for [her]108-rose to have a new dress ; and [Mr Lake]93-mr lake was more persuadable than usual , being naturally pleased to be complimented , when [he]93-mr lake went to give [his]93-mr lake lessons , on [[his]93-mr lake daughter]286-his daughter 's beautiful voice . " [Her]286-his daughter talent has taken another development from [ours]5025-ours , "[93-mr lake] [he]93-mr lake said , with [his]93-mr lake little air of dignity , " but still [she]286-his daughter has the artist temperament . [All [my]93-mr lake children]5026-all my children have been brought up to love the beautiful ; "[93-mr lake] and this argument had , of course , all the more effect upon [him]93-mr lake when repeated by [[his]93-mr lake favourite daughter]1651-his favourite daughter . " And then [Barbara]120-barbara has such a noble head , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose ; " when [nobody]4434-nobody is looking at [her]120-barbara [she]120-barbara always makes a fine composition . To be sure , when [she]120-barbara is observed [she]120-barbara gets awkward , and puts [herself]120-barbara out of drawing ; but that is not to be wondered at . [I]108-rose do n't want [her]120-barbara to be fine , or to imitate [the Grange Lane people]5028-the grange lane people ; but then , [you]1652-the father know , [papa]295-papa , [you]1652-the father always say that [we]5030-we have a rank of [our]5030-we own , being [a family of artists]4971-a family of artists , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , holding up [her]108-rose little head with a pretty arrogance which delighted [the father]1652-the father both in a paternal and a professional point of view . " If [one]4465-one could only have made a study of [her]120-barbara at that moment , "[1652-the father] [he]1652-the father said to [himself]1652-the father regretfully ; and [he]1652-the father consented to [Barbara]120-barbara 's dress . As for [the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of [[her]1653-the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of her father and sister father]292-her father and [sister]1655-sister]1653-the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of her father and sister , [she]1653-the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of her father and sister watched over the making of the robe thus procured with a certain jealous care which [nobody]4434-nobody unacquainted with the habits of [a family of [artists]1658-artists]4971-a family of artists could understand . [Barbara]120-barbara 's talent was not sufficiently developed to permit of [her]120-barbara making it [herself]120-barbara ; but [she]120-barbara knew already by sad experience that [Rose]108-rose 's views of what was picturesque in costume were peculiar , and not always successful . And then it was only a new dress to [Rose]108-rose , whereas to [Barbara]120-barbara it was a supreme effort of passion and ambition and jealousy and wounded amour propre . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had paid a great deal of attention to [her]120-barbara , and [she]120-barbara had naturally entertained dreams of the wildest and most magnificent character — of riding in [[her]120-barbara carriage]1659-her carriage , as [she]120-barbara would [herself]120-barbara have said , and dressing as [nobody else]1541-nobody else dressed in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and becoming [the great lady of [the town]551-the town]1661-the great lady of the town , and eclipsing utterly [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla , who had been so impertinent as to patronise [her]120-barbara . Such had been [Barbara]120-barbara 's delicious dreams for a whole fortnight ; and then [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had taken [her]120-barbara up , put [her]120-barbara down again , and went away from [her]120-barbara side , and delivered [himself]115-mr cavendish over , heart and soul , to the service of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Barbara]120-barbara had no intellect to speak of , but [she]120-barbara had what [she]120-barbara called a heart — that is to say , a vital centre of inclinations and passions , all of which were set in motion by that intense force of self - regard which belongs to some of [the lower organisations]1663-the lower organisations . Thus [she]120-barbara arrayed [herself]120-barbara , not in simple muslin , but in all the power of fascination which a strong will and fixed purpose can add to beauty . And in [her]120-barbara excitement , and with the sense [she]120-barbara had that this was [her]120-barbara opportunity , and that advancement and grandeur depended upon the result of [her]120-barbara night 's work , [her]120-barbara level eyebrows , and flushing cheeks , and black intense eyes , rose almost into positive beauty . There was [nobody in [the room]395-the room]1664-nobody in the room to compare with [her]120-barbara when [she]120-barbara stood up to sing on that memorable evening . [The Miss Browns]135-the miss browns , for example , were very pretty , especially [Lydia]161-lydia , who was afterwards married to [young Richmond]158-sir john , [[Sir John]158-sir john 's eldest son]1666-sir john 's eldest son ; and [they]1667-they were [much nicer girls]1668-much nicer girls , and far more engaging than [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , who was not even [a lady]4506-a lady , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said . But then [her]120-barbara determination , though it was a poor enough thing in itself , gave a certain glow and passion to [her]120-barbara coarser beauty . When [she]120-barbara stood up to sing , [the whole room]1670-the whole room was struck with [her]120-barbara appearance . [She]120-barbara had [her]120-barbara new dress on , and though it was only white muslin like [other people]279-other people 's , it gave [her]120-barbara the air of [a priestess inspired by some approaching crisis]1672-a priestess inspired by some approaching crisis , and sweeping forward upon [the victim who was ready to be sacrificed]1673-the victim who was ready to be sacrificed . And yet [the victim that night]1674-the victim that night was far from being ready for the sacrifice . On the contrary , [he]158-sir john had been thinking it all over , and had concluded that prudence and every other reasonable sentiment were on the other side , and that in many ways it would be a very good thing for [him]158-sir john if [he]158-sir john could persuade [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to preside over and share [his]158-sir john fortunes . [He]158-sir john had made up [his]158-sir john mind to this with all the more certainty that [he]158-sir john was [a man]285-a man habitually prone to run off after everything that attracted [him]158-sir john , in direct opposition to prudence — an inclination which [he]158-sir john shared with [[his]158-sir john sister]577-his sister , who , as [everybody]300-everybody knew , had ruined poor [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn 's fortunes by " taking off , "[115-mr cavendish] before [his]158-sir john very face , [the only rich uncle in [the Woodburn family]1679-the woodburn family]1678-the only rich uncle in the woodburn family . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with this wise resolution in [his]115-mr cavendish mind , stood up in the very path of [the contralto]799-the contralto as [she]799-the contralto followed [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to the piano , and , confident in [his]115-mr cavendish determination , even allowed [himself]115-mr cavendish to meet [her]799-the contralto eye — which was rash , to say the least of it . [Barbara]120-barbara flashed upon [him]115-mr cavendish as [she]120-barbara passed a blaze of intense oblique lightning from under [her]120-barbara level brows — or perhaps it was only that straight black line which made it look oblique — and then went on to [her]120-barbara place . The result was such as might have been anticipated from the character of [the man]1681-the man . [Barbara]120-barbara was in richer voice than ever before , and all but obliterated even [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [she]119-lucilla too was singing [her]119-lucilla best ; and thus poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish again fell into the snare . That very night the flirtation , which had already created so much talk , was resumed with more energy than ever ; and [Barbara]120-barbara took [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's place at the piano , and sang song after song in a kind of intoxication of triumph . This , to be sure , was visible only to [a small portion of the guests who crowded [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's drawing - room]1683-lucilla 's drawing - room]1682-a small portion of the guests who crowded lucilla 's drawing - room . But the result was soon so visible that all [Carlingford]3-carlingford became aware of it . [The hero]1684-the hero wavered so much that the excitement was kept up for many weeks ; but still from the first [nobody]4434-nobody could have any reasonable doubt as to how it was to end . And it was while this process of seduction was going on that the character of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks revealed itself in all its native grandeur . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had [various kind friends round [her]119-lucilla]1686-various kind friends round her to advise [her]119-lucilla , and especially [old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , whose indignation went beyond all bounds . " [[My]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , [I]870-the old lady would never let [her]119-lucilla enter [my]870-the old lady door again — never ! "[870-the old lady] cried [the old lady]870-the old lady ; " [I]96-mrs chiley told [you]4403-my dear long ago [I]96-mrs chiley never could bear [her]119-lucilla looks — [you]4403-my dear know [I]96-mrs chiley warned [you]4403-my dear , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . As for [her]119-lucilla singing , what does it matter ? [You]4403-my dear have a much prettier voice than [she]119-lucilla has : [everybody]300-everybody knows that a soprano is perfect by itself , but [a contralto]1426-a contralto is only a second , "[96-mrs chiley] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , with mingled wrath and satisfaction ; " and , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , [I]96-mrs chiley should never let [her]119-lucilla enter [[my]96-mrs chiley house]5037-my house again , if it was [me]96-mrs chiley . "[96-mrs chiley] " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was now , as usual , equal to the occasion , " it is so nice of [you]96-mrs chiley to be vexed . [You]96-mrs chiley know [I]119-lucilla would do anything to please [you;—but]5038-you;—but , after all , there are [thousands and thousands of gentlemen]5039-thousands and thousands of gentlemen , and it is not so easy to find a voice that goes with [mine]119-lucilla . [All [my]119-lucilla masters]5040-all my masters always said it was a quite peculiar second [I]119-lucilla wanted ; and suppose [Barbara]120-barbara is foolish , that is not to say [I]119-lucilla should forget [my]119-lucilla duties , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with a certain solemnity ; " and then , [you]96-mrs chiley know , [she]120-barbara has [no mother]5041-no mother to keep [her]120-barbara right . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " And neither have [you]1688-you , [[my]96-mrs chiley poor dear]4755-my poor dear , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , kissing [her]1688-you protégée . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla accepted the kiss , but repressed the enthusiasm of partisanship with which [her]119-lucilla cause was being maintained . " [I]96-mrs chiley have [you]1688-you , "[96-mrs chiley] [she]96-mrs chiley said , with artless gratitude ; " and then [I]119-lucilla am different , "[119-lucilla] added [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Nothing but modesty of the most delicate description could have expressed the fact with such a fine reticence . No doubt [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was different ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks proved [her]88-miss marjoribanks superiority , if [anybody]313-anybody could have doubted it , by the most beautiful behaviour . [She]88-miss marjoribanks took no more notice of the unprincipled flirtation thus set agoing under [her]88-miss marjoribanks very eyes , than if [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish and [Barbara Lake]120-barbara had been [two figures in gingerbread]1690-two figures in gingerbread . So far as [anybody]313-anybody knew , not even a flying female shaft from [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's bow , one of those dainty projectiles which the best of [women cast forth by times]1692-women cast forth by times , had ever been directed against [the ungrateful young person who had made so unprincipled]1693-the ungrateful young person who had made so unprincipled a use of [her]88-miss marjoribanks admittance into [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; and [the faithless gallant]1694-the faithless gallant had not even the gratification of feeling that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was " cool "[96-mrs chiley] to [him]1694-the faithless gallant . Whether this singular self - denial cost [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks any acute sufferings , [nobody]4434-nobody could tell , but [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley still marked with satisfaction that [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [poor dear]4981-poor dear , was able to eat [her]119-lucilla dinner , of which [she]119-lucilla had so much need to support [her]119-lucilla strength ; and after [she]119-lucilla had eaten [her]119-lucilla dinner [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would go [upstairs]362-upstairs and show [herself]88-miss marjoribanks just as usual . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was in perfect voice , and neither lost [her]88-miss marjoribanks colour , nor grew thin , nor showed any of those external signs of a disappointment in love with which [most people]1186-most people are familiar . " It might have been different , [you]1699-her sole and sympathising counsellor know , if [my]88-miss marjoribanks affections had been engaged , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks sole and sympathising counsellor]1699-her sole and sympathising counsellor ; and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who had had a great deal of experience in [girls]4764-girls , became more and more of opinion that such sense was all but superhuman . Meantime the tide of public opinion ran very high in [Carlingford]3-carlingford against [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had been so popular a little while before . If it had been one of [the Miss Browns]135-the miss browns , or [a niece of [the Colonel]595-the colonel 's]1701-a niece of the colonel 's , or indeed [anybody in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1703-anybody in grange lane , [people]505-people might have passed over it — but [one of [[Mr Lake]93-mr lake [the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughters]1706-mr lake the drawing - master 's daughters]1705-one of mr lake the drawing - master 's daughters ! The only person indifferent was [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who ought to have known better ; but then [she]99-mrs woodburn was thoughtless , like [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother , and liked it all the better , on the whole , that [he]1449-her brother should transfer those attentions which [he]1449-her brother had been paying to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and which in that quarter must have come to something , to a little harmless amusement with [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , who , after all , was very handsome , and had by times a little air of obdurate stupidity which captivated [the mimic]883-the mimic . As for anything coming of that , [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn rejected the idea with a simplicity which was perfectly consistent with [her]99-mrs woodburn insight into [other people]279-other people 's weaknesses . [She]99-mrs woodburn could put on [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's stolid defiant look , and even make [her]99-mrs woodburn eyebrows square , and give something of an oblique gleam to [her]99-mrs woodburn eyes , with the most perfect skill and mastery of the character , and at the same time be just as stolid as [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn in respect to what was going on at [her]99-mrs woodburn very hand , and to the consequences which must follow . [She]99-mrs woodburn did not want [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother to marry [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and yet [she]99-mrs woodburn could not have said a word against so unexceptionable a match ; and accordingly it was quite a satisfaction to [her]99-mrs woodburn to see [him]1449-her brother turned aside in so perfectly legitimate a manner . [She]99-mrs woodburn added to [her]99-mrs woodburn repertory a sketch of [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn at the moment when , yielding to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's entreaties , [she]99-mrs woodburn seated [herself]99-mrs woodburn at the piano " for just one song "[99-mrs woodburn] ; and being perfectly successful in the representation , [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn took no further care about the matter . To be sure , [the hero]1684-the hero was sufficiently experienced in such matters to know how to get out of it when it should be the proper time . Thus the affair progressed which was to have far more serious consequences than [these thoughtless persons]1713-these thoughtless persons dreamed of . [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn ascended again to the heights of exultation and enchantment . Perhaps [she]99-mrs woodburn was even a little in love ; for , after all , [she]99-mrs woodburn was young , and grateful to [the man who thus distinguished [her]99-mrs woodburn from [the world]331-the world]1714-the man who thus distinguished her from the world . Yet , on the whole , it is to be feared that [[his]1449-her brother house]1637-his house and [his]1449-her brother position in [society]444-society , and the prospect of unlimited millinery , were more to [her]99-mrs woodburn than [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . All these details were not perhaps contemplated by [himself]1449-her brother as [he]1449-her brother devoted [himself]1449-her brother to [the handsome contralto]1718-the handsome contralto . [He]1449-her brother had not begun to dream , as [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn had done for a long time , of the wedding breakfast and the orange blossoms , or even of furnishing [a new drawing - room handsomer than [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's]1719-a new drawing - room handsomer than miss marjoribanks 's , and giving parties which should be real parties and not mere Thursdays . None of these imaginations occupied [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish as [he]1449-her brother followed [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's glowing cheeks and flashing eyes to [his]1449-her brother undoing . But then if [he]1449-her brother did not mean it [she]99-mrs woodburn meant it ; and , after all , there are occasions in which [the woman]333-the woman 's determination is the more important of the two . So that , taking everything into consideration , there can be no doubt that it was very fortunate that [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's affections were not engaged . [She]119-lucilla behaved as [nobody else]1541-nobody else in [Carlingford]3-carlingford was capable of behaving , and [very few people]1722-very few people anywhere , according to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's admiring belief . It was not for [a vulgar antagonist]1723-a vulgar antagonist like [Barbara Lake]120-barbara to touch [Lucilla]119-lucilla . The way in which [she]119-lucilla asked [her]119-lucilla to lunch and went on practising duets with [her]119-lucilla was angelical — it brought the tears to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's eyes ; and as for [the domestic traitor whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks thus contrived to warm in [her]88-miss marjoribanks magnanimous bosom]1724-the domestic traitor whom miss marjoribanks thus contrived to warm in her magnanimous bosom , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was sometimes so full of spite and disappointment that [she]88-miss marjoribanks could neither eat [her]88-miss marjoribanks lunch nor go on with [her]88-miss marjoribanks singing . For , to be sure , the dearest climax of [her]88-miss marjoribanks triumph was wanting so long as [Lucilla]119-lucilla took no notice ; and so far from taking any notice , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was sweeter and more friendly than usual in [her]88-miss marjoribanks serene unconsciousness . " [I]119-lucilla am so afraid [you]88-miss marjoribanks have caught cold , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla would say ; " if [you]88-miss marjoribanks do n't feel clear in [your]88-miss marjoribanks lower notes , [we]5043-we can pass over this passage , [you]88-miss marjoribanks know , for to - day . [You]88-miss marjoribanks must see [papa]94-papa before [you]88-miss marjoribanks go away , and [he]94-papa will order [you]88-miss marjoribanks something ; but , [my]119-lucilla dear [Barbara]120-barbara , [you]88-miss marjoribanks must take care . "[119-lucilla] And then [Barbara]120-barbara could have eaten [her]120-barbara fingers instead of the gloves which [she]120-barbara kept biting in [her]120-barbara vexation . For , to tell the truth , if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not jealous , the victory was but half a victory after all . It was thus that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went through all the preliminary stages , and succeeded finally in making a triumph out of what would certainly have been a defeat , and a humbling defeat , for [anybody else]1725-anybody else . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was much too sensible to deceive [herself]88-miss marjoribanks on the subject , or not to be aware that to have [a gentleman who was paying attention to [her]88-miss marjoribanks withdrawn from [her]88-miss marjoribanks side in this open manner in the sight of [all the world]1095-all the world , was as trying an accident as can happen to [a woman]4411-a woman]1726-a gentleman who was paying attention to her withdrawn from her side in this open manner in the sight of all the world , was as trying an accident as can happen to a woman . Fortunately , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , [her]88-miss marjoribanks affections were not engaged ; but then , apart from the affections , there are other sentiments which demand consideration . [Everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4984-everybody in carlingford knew that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been paying [her]88-miss marjoribanks a great deal of attention , and the situation was one which required the most delicate skill to get through it successfully . Besides , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's circumstances were all the more difficult , since up to this moment [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been perfectly sincere and natural in all [her]88-miss marjoribanks proceedings . Policy had been constantly inspired and backed by nature in the measures [Lucilla]119-lucilla had taken for the organisation and welfare of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks kingdom]683-her kingdom , and even what [people]505-people took for the cleverest calculation was in reality a succession of happy instincts , by means of which , with the sovereignty of true genius , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks managed to please [everybody]300-everybody by having [her]88-miss marjoribanks own way . A little victory is almost necessary to begin with , and it is a poor nature that does not expand under the stimulus of victory ; but now [the young reformer]1733-the young reformer had come to the second stage . For , to be sure , that sort of thing can not last for ever ; and [this Lucilla , with the natural prevision of a ruling mind]1734-this lucilla , with the natural prevision of a ruling mind , had foreseen from the beginning . The shape in which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had feared defeat , if [a nature so full of resources]1735-a nature so full of resources could ever be said to fear , was that of a breakdown , when all [the world]331-the world was looking to [her]88-miss marjoribanks for amusement , or the sudden appearance of [a rival entertainer in [Carlingford]3-carlingford with superior powers]1737-a rival entertainer in carlingford with superior powers : though the last was but a dim and improbable danger , the first was quite possible , and might have arrived at any moment . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was much too sensible not to have foreseen this danger in all its shapes , and even in a kind of way to have provided against it . But [Providence]107-providence , which had always taken care of [her]88-miss marjoribanks , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla piously concluded , had spared [her]88-miss marjoribanks the trial in that form . Up to this moment it had always providentially happened that [all the principal people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1738-all the principal people in carlingford were quite well and disengaged on the " evening . "[107-providence] To be sure , [the ladies]573-the ladies had headaches , and [the married gentlemen]1740-the married gentlemen now and then were out of temper in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane as in [other less favoured places]1741-other less favoured places ; but these social accidents had been mercifully averted on Thursdays , perhaps by means of some special celestial agency , perhaps only through that good - luck which had been born with [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Not in this vulgar and likely manner was the trial of [her]88-miss marjoribanks strength to come . But when [she]88-miss marjoribanks was at the height of [her]88-miss marjoribanks success , and full in the eye of [the world]331-the world , and knew that [everybody]300-everybody was remarking [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and that from the sauces for which [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's table was once so famed , but which even [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley no longer thought of identifying as [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's , to the fashion of the high white frock in which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had taught [the young ladies of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1745-the young ladies of carlingford to appear of an evening , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was being imitated on every hand,—at that moment , when [an ordinary person]1746-an ordinary person would have had [her]1746-an ordinary person head turned , and gone wild with too much success , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks suddenly saw [her]88-miss marjoribanks dragon approaching [her]88-miss marjoribanks . Just then , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not put on a new ribbon , or do [her]88-miss marjoribanks hair in a different style , without all [Carlingford]3-carlingford knowing of it — at that epoch of intoxication and triumph the danger came , sudden , appalling , and unlooked for . If [Lucilla]119-lucilla was staggered by the encounter , [she]119-lucilla never showed it , but met the difficulty like [a woman of mettle , and scorned to flinch]1747-a woman of mettle , and scorned to flinch . It had come to be summer weather when the final day arrived upon which [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish forgot [himself]115-mr cavendish altogether , and went over to [the insidious enemy whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been nourishing in [her]119-lucilla bosom]1748-the insidious enemy whom miss marjoribanks had been nourishing in her bosom . Fifty eyes were upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla watching [her]119-lucilla conduct at that critical moment — fifty ears were on the strain to divine [her]119-lucilla sentiments in [her]119-lucilla voice , and to catch some intonation at least which should betray [her]119-lucilla consciousness of what was going on . But if [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's biographer]1749-miss marjoribanks 's biographer has fitly discharged [his]1749-miss marjoribanks 's biographer duty , [the readers of this history]1277-the readers of this history will have no difficulty in divining that the curiosity of [the spectators]1568-the spectators got no satisfaction from [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Many people]1269-many people even supposed [she]119-lucilla had not remarked anything , [her]119-lucilla composure was so perfect . No growing red or growing pale , no harsh notes in [her]119-lucilla voice , nor evidence of distracted attention , betrayed that [her]119-lucilla mind was elsewhere while [she]119-lucilla was attending to [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests ; and yet , to be sure , [she]119-lucilla saw , just as [other people]279-other people did , that [Barbara]120-barbara , all flushed and crimson , with [her]120-barbara eyes blazing under [their]1755-their sullen brows , stood in a glow of triumph at the open window , with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish in devoted attendance — a captive at [her]119-lucilla chariot - wheels . Matters had been progressing to this point for some time ; but yet [the two culprits]1756-the two culprits had never before showed [themselves]1756-the two culprits so lost to all sense of propriety . Instead of fainting or getting pale , or showing any other symptoms of violent despite , [Lucilla]119-lucilla went upon [her]119-lucilla airy way , indirectly approaching this point of interest . [She]119-lucilla went up and chatted with [them]1756-the two culprits , and ordered [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish to find a chair for [Barbara]120-barbara . " What can [you]115-mr cavendish be thinking of to let [her]120-barbara stand so near the window ? If [she]120-barbara were to catch cold and lose [her]120-barbara voice , what should [we]5044-we all do ? "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [she]119-lucilla established [the two]678-the two in the most commodious corner before [she]119-lucilla left [them]678-the two . " Take care [she]120-barbara does not go back again into the draught , "[119-lucilla] were [her]119-lucilla parting words , and even [the culprits]1758-the culprits [themselves]1758-the culprits could do nothing but stare at [each other]679-each other with consternation and shame . This was all the notice [Lucilla]119-lucilla took of what was going on . If [she]119-lucilla was affronted , or if [she]119-lucilla was wounded , [nobody]4434-nobody found it out ; and when [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley offered the tribute of [her]96-mrs chiley indignation and sympathy , it has already been recorded how [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend responded to [her]96-mrs chiley . " Fortunately [my]119-lucilla affections never were engaged , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , and no doubt that was a great advantage ; but then , as [we]1762-we have said , there are other things besides affections to be taken into account when [the woman whom [you]1764-you have been kind to snaps up [the man who has been paying attention to [you]1764-you , not only before [your]1764-you eyes , but before the eyes of [all the world]1095-all the world]1765-the man who has been paying attention to you , not only before your eyes , but before the eyes of all the world]1763-the woman whom you have been kind to snaps up the man who has been paying attention to you , not only before your eyes , but before the eyes of all the world . The result of [her]119-lucilla masterly conduct on this occasion was that [her]119-lucilla defeat became , as [we]1762-we have said , a triumph for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . To be sure , it is to be hoped that , in the sweets of [their]1762-we mutual regard , [the two criminals]1767-the two criminals found compensation for the disapproval of [the spectators]1568-the spectators ; but nothing could be more marked than the way in which [Carlingford]3-carlingford turned its cold shoulder on [[its]3-carlingford early favourite]1769-its early favourite . " [I]98-mrs centum never imagined [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was such [a fool]717-a fool , "[98-mrs centum] [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum said , who was [a man of few words]1770-a man of few words ; " if [he]115-mr cavendish likes that style of philandering , it is nothing to [me]98-mrs centum , but [he]115-mr cavendish need not make [an idiot]5046-an idiot of [himself]115-mr cavendish . "[98-mrs centum] As for [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn , [he]162-mr woodburn , as was natural , inflicted vicarious punishment upon [[his]162-mr woodburn wife]345-his wife . " It must be all [your]345-his wife fault , "[162-mr woodburn] [he]162-mr woodburn growled , when [he]162-mr woodburn was taking [her]345-his wife [home]287-home , and had [her]345-his wife at [his]162-mr woodburn mercy , with that logic peculiar to [a married man]1773-a married man ; " [you]345-his wife ought to tell [him]115-mr cavendish [he]115-mr cavendish 's making an ass of [himself]115-mr cavendish . Why [the deuce]5047-the deuce do [you]345-his wife let [him]115-mr cavendish go on with that tomfoolery ? [He]115-mr cavendish 'll lose all [his]115-mr cavendish chances in life , and then , [I]1774-the uncivil husband hope , [you]345-his wife 'll be satisfied . [[You]345-his wife women]5048-you women can never see an inch before [your]345-his wife own noses ! "[1774-the uncivil husband] cried [the uncivil husband]1774-the uncivil husband ; which , it must be confessed , was rather hard upon [poor [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who had nothing to do with it , and had indeed calculated upon perfecting [her]99-mrs woodburn sketch of [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn]99-mrs woodburn in the quietness of [the walk]1775-the walk [home]287-home ; for as [everybody]300-everybody lived in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , carriages were not necessary for [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's guests]1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests . [They]1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests flitted out and in , in the moonlight , with pretty scarfs thrown over [their]1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests heads and laced handkerchiefs tied under [their]1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests chins , and made [Grange Lane]4-grange lane between the two straight lines of [garden - wall]1779-garden - wall like a scene in a masquerade . While [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was thus suffering by deputy the contempt of [[his]115-mr cavendish former admirers]1780-his former admirers , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , by [herself]119-lucilla in [the abandoned drawing - room]1781-the abandoned drawing - room , was thinking over the evening with a severe but on the whole satisfactory self - examination . After the first shock , which [she]119-lucilla had encountered with so much courage , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was rather grateful than otherwise to [Providence]107-providence , which had brought the necessary trial upon [her]119-lucilla in this form . If it had been a breakdown and humiliating failure instead , how different would [her]119-lucilla sensations have been ! and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was quite conscious that such a thing might have occurred . It might have occurred to [her]119-lucilla , as it had done to [so many people]914-so many people , to see [Thursday]163-thursday come round with a failure of all that made [Thursday]163-thursday agreeable . [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond might have had [her]164-lady richmond influenza that day , and [little Henry]165-harry Centum [his]165-harry sudden attack , which had kept [[his]165-harry mother]4476-his mother in conversation ever since , and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn one of [her]99-mrs woodburn bad headaches ; and as for [the Miss Browns]135-the miss browns , there was nothing in [the world]331-the world but [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's habitual good fortune which prevented [them]135-the miss browns from having blacked [their]135-the miss browns fingers with [their]135-the miss browns photography to such an extent as to make [them]135-the miss browns perfectly unpresentable . Or , to turn to another chapter of accidents , the last duet , which [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn had insisted upon singing without proper practice , might have broken down utterly . None of these things had happened , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla drew a long breath of gratitude as [she]119-lucilla thought how fortunate [she]119-lucilla had been in all these particulars . To be sure , it was necessary to have a trial of one kind or other ; and the modest but intense gratification of having stood the test , diffused itself like a balm through [her]119-lucilla bosom . No doubt [she]119-lucilla would have felt , like [most people]1186-most people , a certain pleasure in snubbing [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn ; but then there is , on the other hand , a sweetness in sacrificing such impulses to the sacred sense of duty and the high aims of genius which is still more attractive to a well - regulated mind . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks put out the candles , and went to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own room]301-her own room with that feeling of having acquitted [herself]88-miss marjoribanks satisfactorily which [many people]1269-many people think to be the highest gratification of which the mind is capable . After all , it was by no means certain that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish would be M.P. for [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern might live for twenty years , or [he]140-mr chiltern even might get better , which was more unlikely ; or supposing [him]140-mr chiltern to be comfortably disposed of , [nobody]4434-nobody could say with any certainty that [some man unknown at present in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1789-some man unknown at present in carlingford might not start up all of a sudden and gain the most sweet voices of [the shopkeepers , who were [the majority of [the community]1480-the community]1791-the majority of the community , and quite outnumbered [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1790-the shopkeepers , who were the majority of the community , and quite outnumbered grange lane . It was thus that [Lucilla]119-lucilla consoled [herself]119-lucilla as [she]119-lucilla went meditative but undaunted to [her]119-lucilla maiden rest . While all this was going on , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks remained [an amused spectator]1793-an amused spectator , and chuckled a little quietly , without saying anything to [anybody]313-anybody , over the turn affairs had taken . [The Doctor]326-the doctor knew all about everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and [he]326-the doctor had never been [an enthusiast in favour of [[Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's brother]604-mrs woodburn 's brother]1796-an enthusiast in favour of mrs woodburn 's brother , notwithstanding that [the young man]890-the young man had been received so warmly into society as [one of [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes . Perhaps [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks being [Scotch]127-scotch , and having a turn for genealogy , found the description a little vague ; but at all events there can be no doubt that [he]90-dr marjoribanks laughed to [himself]90-dr marjoribanks as [he]90-dr marjoribanks retired from the scene of [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's trial . [The Doctor]326-the doctor possibly thought , in a professional point of view , that a little discipline of this description would be useful to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Perhaps [he]326-the doctor thought it would be good for [her]119-lucilla to find out that — though [she]119-lucilla had managed to slip the reins out of [his]326-the doctor hands , and get the control of affairs with a skill which amused [the Doctor]326-the doctor , and made [him]326-the doctor a little proud of [her]119-lucilla abilities , even though [he]326-the doctor was [himself]326-the doctor [the victim]589-the victim[she]119-lucilla could not go on always unchecked in [her]119-lucilla triumphant career , but must endure like [other people]279-other people an occasional defeat . No doubt , had [Lucilla]119-lucilla been really worsted , paternal feeling would have interposed , and [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks would to some extent have suffered in [her]119-lucilla suffering ; but then the case was different , and [nobody]4434-nobody required , as it turned out , to suffer for [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [The Doctor]326-the doctor was pleased [she]119-lucilla had shown so much spirit , and pleased to see how entirely [she]119-lucilla had discomfited [[her]119-lucilla antagonists]1808-her antagonists , and turned the tables upon [the " young puppy]5049-the " young puppy , "[326-the doctor] in whom [he]326-the doctor had no confidence ; and withal [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks chuckled a little in [his]90-dr marjoribanks secret heart over the event itself , and concluded that it would do [Lucilla]119-lucilla good . [She]119-lucilla had vanquished [Nancy]102-nancy , and by a skilful jerk taken the reins out of [his]90-dr marjoribanks own experienced hands . [He]90-dr marjoribanks was aware that [he]90-dr marjoribanks had been on the whole very wisely governed since [his]90-dr marjoribanks abdication , but yet [he]90-dr marjoribanks was not sorry that [the young conqueror]1809-the young conqueror should feel [herself]1809-the young conqueror human ; so that [nobody]4434-nobody except [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley felt that mingled rage and disappointment with which [Barbara Lake]120-barbara had hoped to inspire [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's bosom ; and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , so to speak , had nothing to do with it . As for [Barbara]120-barbara [herself]120-barbara , [she]120-barbara returned [home]287-home in a state of mingled spite and exultation and disgust , which filled [[her]120-barbara sister]1483-her sister with amazement . " [She]120-barbara is such [an actor]5050-an actor , [you]1483-her sister know , "[120-barbara] [Barbara]120-barbara said ; " [she]120-barbara never will give in to let [you]1483-her sister know how [she]120-barbara is feeling — not if [she]120-barbara can help it ; but for all that [she]120-barbara must have felt it . [Nobody]4434-nobody could help feeling it , though [she]120-barbara carried it off so well . [I]120-barbara knew how it would be , as soon as [I]120-barbara had on a dress that was fit to be seen . "[120-barbara] " What is it that [she]120-barbara could not help feeling ? "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose . " [I]108-rose suppose it is [Lucilla]119-lucilla [you]120-barbara mean ? "[108-rose] " [I]120-barbara should like to know what right [she]120-barbara had to be kind to [me]120-barbara , "[120-barbara] cried [Barbara]120-barbara , all glowing in [her]120-barbara sullen but excited beauty ; " and invite [me]799-the contralto there , and introduce [me]799-the contralto in [her]120-barbara grand way , as if [she]120-barbara was any better than [I]799-the contralto am ! And then to look at all [her]120-barbara India muslins ; but [I]799-the contralto knew it would be different as soon as [I]799-the contralto had a decent dress , "[799-the contralto] said [the contralto]799-the contralto , rising up to contemplate [herself]799-the contralto in the little mirror over the mantelpiece . This conversation took place in [[Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's little parlour]1814-mr lake 's little parlour , where [Rose]108-rose had been waiting for [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister , and where [Barbara]120-barbara 's white dress made an unusual radiance in [the dim and partially - lighted room]1816-the dim and partially - lighted room . [Rose]108-rose [herself]108-rose was all shrouded up in [her]108-rose morning dress , with [her]108-rose pretty round arms and shoulders lost to the common view . [She]108-rose had been amusing [herself]108-rose as [she]108-rose waited by working at a corner of that great design which was to win the prize on a later occasion . [Readers of this history who have studied the earlier chapters]1817-readers of this history who have studied the earlier chapters will remember that [Rose]108-rose 's tastes in ornamentation were very clearly defined for [so young a person]1818-so young a person . Instead of losing [herself]108-rose in vague garlands of impossible flowers , [the young artist]1486-the young artist clung with the tenacity of first love to the thistle leaf , which had been the foundation of [her]108-rose early triumphs . [Her]108-rose mind was full of it even while [she]108-rose received and listened to [Barbara]120-barbara ; whether to treat it in a national point of view , bringing in the rose and shamrock , which was a perfectly allowable proceeding , though perhaps not original — or whether [she]108-rose should yield to the " sweet feeling "[108-rose] which had been so conspicuous in [her]108-rose flounce , in the opinion of [the Marlborough House gentlemen]1820-the marlborough house gentlemen — or whether , on the contrary , [she]108-rose should handle the subject in a boldly naturalistic way , and use [her]108-rose spikes with freedom,—was a question which occupied at that moment all [Rose]108-rose 's faculties . Even while [she]108-rose asked [Barbara]120-barbara what the subject was on which [Lucilla]119-lucilla might be supposed to be excited , [she]108-rose was within [herself]108-rose thinking out this difficult idea — all the more difficult , perhaps , considering the nature of the subject , since the design in this case was not for a flounce , in which broad handling is practicable , but for a veil . " [I]108-rose wish [you]120-barbara would not talk in that foolish way , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose ; " [nobody]4434-nobody need be any better than [you]120-barbara , as [you]120-barbara say . To be sure , [we]5053-we do n't live in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , nor keep [a carriage]5054-a carriage ; but [I]108-rose wish [you]120-barbara would recollect that these are only accidental circumstances . As for dress , [I]108-rose do n't see that [you]120-barbara require it ; [our]5053-we position is so clearly defined ; [we]5053-we are a family of — — "[108-rose] " Oh , for goodness gracious sake , do be quiet with [[your]120-barbara family of [artists]1658-artists]5055-your family of artists ! "[120-barbara] cried [Barbara]120-barbara . " Speak for [yourself]120-barbara , if [you]120-barbara please . [I]799-the contralto am not [an artist]5057-an artist , and never will be , [I]799-the contralto can tell [you]120-barbara . There are better places to live in than [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; and as for keeping [a carriage]5054-a carriage , [I]799-the contralto would never call a little bit of a brougham [a carriage]5054-a carriage , if it was [me]799-the contralto . [Lucilla]119-lucilla made believe to take no notice , but [she]119-lucilla did not deceive [me]799-the contralto with that . [She]119-lucilla was as disappointed as ever [she]119-lucilla could be — [I]799-the contralto dare say now [she]119-lucilla 's sitting crying over it . [I]799-the contralto never would have cared one straw if [I]799-the contralto had not wanted to serve [Lucilla]119-lucilla out ! "[799-the contralto] cried [the contralto]799-the contralto , with energy . [She]799-the contralto was still standing before the glass pulling [her]799-the contralto black hair about into new combinations , and studying the effect ; and as for [Rose]108-rose , [she]108-rose too looked up , and , seeing [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister 's face reflected in the glass , made the discovery that there was something like grimace in the countenance , and paused in the midst of [her]108-rose meditations with [her]108-rose pencil in [her]108-rose hand . " Do n't put [yourself]108-rose out of drawing , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose ; " [I]1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour wish [you]108-rose would not do that so often . When the facial angle is disturbed to that extent —— But about [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour think [you]108-rose are excessively ungrateful . Gratitude is not a servile sentiment , "[1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour] said [the little Preraphaelite , with a rising colour]1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour . " It is a slavish sort of idea to think [any one]4391-any one has done [you]108-rose an injury by being kind to [you]108-rose . If that is the sort of thing [you]108-rose are going to talk of , [I]1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour think [you]108-rose had better go to bed . "[1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour] " Then [I]120-barbara will , and [I]120-barbara sha n't tell [you]108-rose anything , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara angrily—"you are so poor - spirited . For [my]120-barbara part , do [you]108-rose think [I]120-barbara 'd ever have gone to help [Lucilla]119-lucilla and sing for [her]119-lucilla , and all that sort of thing , if it had not been to better [myself]120-barbara ? Nor [I]120-barbara would n't have thought of [him]5061-him just at first , if it had n't been to spite [her]119-lucilla . And [I]120-barbara 've done it too . [I]120-barbara 'd just like to look in at [[her]119-lucilla room]4498-her room window and see what [she]119-lucilla 's about . [I]120-barbara dare say [she]119-lucilla is crying [her]119-lucilla eyes out , for all [her]119-lucilla looking as if [she]119-lucilla took no notice . [I]120-barbara know better than to think [she]119-lucilla does n't care . And , [Rose]108-rose , [he]115-mr cavendish 's such [a dear]4479-a dear , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , with a laugh of excitement . To be sure , what [she]1824-she wanted was to be [Mrs Cavendish]155-mrs cavendish , and to have [a handsome house]1825-a handsome house and a great many nice dresses ; but at the same time [she]1824-she was young , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was good - looking , and [she]1824-she was a little in love , in [her]1824-she way , as well . " [I]108-rose do n't want to hear any more about it , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , who was so much moved as to forget even [her]108-rose design . " [I]108-rose ca n't think how it is [you]108-rose have no sense of honour , and [you]108-rose one of [the Lakes]166-barbara . [I]108-rose would not be [a traitor]5064-a traitor for a dozen [Mr Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes ! "[108-rose] cried [Rose]108-rose , in the force of [her]108-rose indignation . " [He]115-mr cavendish must be [a cheat]5065-a cheat , since [you]108-rose are [a traitor]5064-a traitor . If [he]115-mr cavendish was [a true man]5067-a true man [he]115-mr cavendish would have found [you]108-rose out . "[108-rose] " [You]108-rose had better be quiet , [Rose]108-rose , "[166-barbara] said [Barbara]166-barbara ; " [you]108-rose may be sure [I]166-barbara shall never do anything for [you]108-rose after [we]5068-we are married , if [you]108-rose talk like that ; and then [you]108-rose 'll be sorry enough . "[166-barbara] " After [you]166-barbara are married ! has [he]115-mr cavendish asked [you]166-barbara to marry [him]115-mr cavendish ? "[108-rose] cried [Rose]108-rose . [She]108-rose pushed away [her]108-rose design with both [her]108-rose hands in the vehemence of [her]108-rose feelings , and regarded [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister with eyes which blazed , but which were totally different in their blazing from those which burned under [Barbara]166-barbara 's level eyebrows . It was too plain a question to have a plain answer . [Barbara]166-barbara only lighted [her]166-barbara candle in reply , and smiled and shook [her]166-barbara head . " [You]108-rose do n't suppose [I]166-barbara am going to answer after [your]108-rose insulting ways , "[166-barbara] [she]166-barbara said , taking up [her]166-barbara candle ; and [she]166-barbara swept out of [the room]395-the room in [her]166-barbara white dress with a sense of pleasure in leaving this grand point unsettled . To be sure , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had not yet asked that important question ; but then the future was all before [them]1828-them , and the way clear . As for [Rose]108-rose , [she]108-rose clenched [her]108-rose little fists with a gesture that would have been too forcible for [any one who was not [an artist]5057-an artist , and [a member of [a family of artists]4971-a family of artists]1831-a member of a family of artists]1829-any one who was not an artist , and a member of a family of artists . " To think [she]119-lucilla should be [one of [us]1828-them]5069-one of us , and not to know what honour means , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose ; " and as for [this man]5070-this man , [he]5070-this man must be a cheat [himself]5070-this man , or [he]5070-this man would find [her]119-lucilla out . "[108-rose] This was how [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's defection from [Lucilla]119-lucilla took place ; and at the same time it is a satisfaction to know that the event was received by [everybody]300-everybody very much as [little Rose Lake]108-rose received it . And as for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , if [Barbara]166-barbara could have had the malicious satisfaction of looking in at the window , [she]166-barbara would have been mortified to find [that right - minded young woman sleeping the sleep of the just and innocent]1834-that right - minded young woman sleeping the sleep of the just and innocent , and enjoying repose as profound and agreeable as if there had been no [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish in [the world]331-the world , not to speak of [Carlingford;—which]167-carlingford;—which , to be sure , was a result to be greatly attributed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's perfect health , and entire satisfaction with [herself]119-lucilla . This event was of far too much importance in [the limited world of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1836-the limited world of grange lane to pass over without some of the many commentaries which were going on upon the subject coming to the ears of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who was [the person principally concerned]1837-the person principally concerned . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , as [we]1839-we have already said , [he]326-the doctor was so far lost to a sense of [his]326-the doctor paternal duties as to chuckle a little within [himself]326-the doctor over the accident that had happened to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It had done [her]119-lucilla no harm , and [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks permitted [himself]90-dr marjoribanks to regard the occurrence in a professional point of view , as supplying a little alterative which [he]90-dr marjoribanks could scarcely administer [himself]90-dr marjoribanks ; for it is well known that [physicians]1840-physicians are seldom successful in the treatment of [[their]1840-physicians own families]1841-their own families . [He]90-dr marjoribanks was more jocose than usual at breakfast for some days following , and , on the morning of the next Thursday , asked if [everybody]300-everybody was to come as usual , with a significance which did not escape [the young mistress of [the house]339-the house]1843-the young mistress of the house . " [You]90-dr marjoribanks know best , [papa]295-papa , "[1843-the young mistress of the house] [she]1843-the young mistress of the house said cheerfully , as [she]1843-the young mistress of the house poured [him]90-dr marjoribanks out [his]90-dr marjoribanks coffee : " if there is [anybody who is ill]5072-anybody who is ill and ca n't come , it must be [your]90-dr marjoribanks fault — but [I]1843-the young mistress of the house did not hear that [any one was ill]5073-any one was ill . "[1843-the young mistress of the house] " Nor [I]326-the doctor , "[326-the doctor] said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , with a quiet laugh ; and [he]326-the doctor could not help thinking it would be good sport to see [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish come into [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room all by [himself]115-mr cavendish without any support , and make [his]115-mr cavendish appearance before [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and do [his]326-the doctor best to be agreeable , with an awful consciousness of [his]326-the doctor bad behaviour , and [nobody]4434-nobody sufficiently benevolent to help [him]326-the doctor out . [The Doctor]326-the doctor thought it would serve [him]326-the doctor right , but yet [he]326-the doctor was not sufficiently irritated nor sufficiently sympathetic to lose any of the humour of the situation ; and it was with a little zest , as for something especially piquant , that [he]326-the doctor looked forward to the evening . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks too recognised the importance of the occasion . [She]88-miss marjoribanks resolved to produce that evening a new plat , which had occupied a corner of [her]88-miss marjoribanks busy mind for some time past . It was a crisis which called for a new step in advance . [She]88-miss marjoribanks sat down by the window after breakfast with various novel combinations floating in [her]88-miss marjoribanks creative brain ; and while [she]88-miss marjoribanks was revolving these ideas in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind , [Nancy]102-nancy came in with more than [her]102-nancy usual briskness . It is true that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had [[her]119-lucilla household]1849-her household well in hand , and possessed the faculty of government to a remarkable extent ; but still , under the best of circumstances , it was a serious business to propose a new dish to [Nancy]102-nancy . [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's factotum]1850-dr marjoribanks 's factotum was [a woman of genius]1851-a woman of genius in [her]1850-dr marjoribanks 's factotum way , and by no means unenlightened or [an enemy of progress]1852-an enemy of progress ; but then [she]1850-dr marjoribanks 's factotum had a weakness common to [many persons of superior intelligence and decided character]1853-many persons of superior intelligence and decided character . When there was anything new to be introduced , [Nancy]102-nancy liked to be [herself]102-nancy [the godmother of the interesting novelty]1854-the godmother of the interesting novelty ; for , to be sure , it was [her]102-nancy place , and [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [she]119-lucilla was very clever , was not to be expected to understand what came in best with the other dishes for a dinner . " [I]102-nancy ai n't one as goes just upon fish and flesh and fowl , like some as call [themselves]5074-themselves [cooks]5075-cooks , "[102-nancy] [Nancy]102-nancy said . " If [I]102-nancy have a failing , it 's for things as suits . When it 's brown , make it brown , and do n't be mean about the gravy - beef — that 's [my]102-nancy principle ; and when it ai n't brown , mind what [you]5076-you 're a - doing of — and do n't go and throw a heap of entrys and things at [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman 's head without no ' armony . [I]102-nancy always says to [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla as ' armony 's the thing ; and when [I]102-nancy 've set it all straight in [my]102-nancy mind , [I]102-nancy ai n't one as likes to be put out , "[102-nancy] [Nancy]102-nancy would add , with a gleam in [her]102-nancy eye which betokened mischief . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was much too sensible not to be aware of this peculiarity ; and accordingly [she]88-miss marjoribanks cleared [her]88-miss marjoribanks throat with something as near nervousness as was possible to [Lucilla]119-lucilla before [she]88-miss marjoribanks opened [her]88-miss marjoribanks lips to propose the innovation . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , as a general rule , did not show much nervousness in [her]88-miss marjoribanks dealings with [[her]88-miss marjoribanks prime minister]1855-her prime minister , any more than in [her]88-miss marjoribanks demeanour towards [the less important members of society]1856-the less important members of society ; and consequently [Nancy]102-nancy remarked the momentary timidity , and a flash of sympathy and indignation took the place of [her]102-nancy usual impulse of defiance . " [I]102-nancy heard as [master]367-master said , there was [some gentleman]5079-some gentleman as was n't a - coming , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy . " Not as one makes no difference in a dinner ; but [I]102-nancy allays likes to know . [I]102-nancy do n't like no waste , for [my]102-nancy part . [I]102-nancy ai n't one as calk'lates too close , but if there 's one thing as [I]102-nancy hates like poison , it 's waste . [I]102-nancy said as [I]102-nancy would ask , for [Thomas]117-tom ai n't as correct as could be wished . Is it one less than usual , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla ? "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy ; and it was [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's fault if [she]119-lucilla did not understand the profound and indignant sympathy in [Nancy]102-nancy 's voice . " Oh , no ; it is just the usual number , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " It was only a joke of [papa's]5080-papa's[they]5080-papa's are all just as usual — — "[88-miss marjoribanks] And here [Lucilla]119-lucilla paused . [She]119-lucilla was thinking of the dish [she]119-lucilla wanted , but [Nancy]102-nancy thought [she]102-nancy was thinking of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had treated [her]119-lucilla so badly . [She]102-nancy studied the countenance of [[her]102-nancy young mistress]364-her young mistress with the interest of [a woman who has had [her]1858-a woman who has had her experiences , and knows how little they are to be depended upon experiences , and knows how little [They]1859-they are to be depended upon]1858-a woman who has had her experiences , and knows how little they are to be depended upon . [Nancy]102-nancy murmured " Poor dear ! "[102-nancy] under [her]102-nancy breath , almost without knowing it , and then a brilliant inspiration came to [her]102-nancy mind . [Few people]1860-few people have the gift of interfering successfully in such cases , but then to offer consolation is a Christian duty , especially when [one]4465-one has the confidence that to give consolation is in one 's power . " [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]102-nancy would say as [you]119-lucilla 've been doing too much , if [anybody]313-anybody was to ask [me]102-nancy , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , moved by this generous impulse—"all [them]313-anybody practisings and things . [They]313-anybody 're well enough for [young ladies]862-young ladies as ai n't got nothing else to do ; but [you]119-lucilla as has such a deal in [your]119-lucilla hands —— If there was any little thing as [you]119-lucilla could fancy for dinner , "[102-nancy] said [Nancy]102-nancy , in [her]102-nancy most bland accents ; " [I]102-nancy 've set it all down as [I]102-nancy thought would be nicest , allays if [you]119-lucilla approves , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla ; but if there was any little thing as [you]119-lucilla could fancy — — "[102-nancy] " [Poor dear]4981-poor dear , it 's all as [we]5084-we can do , "[102-nancy] [she]102-nancy murmured to [herself]102-nancy . [The faithless]1862-the faithless could not be brought back again ; but [Ariadne]168-ariadne might at least have any little thing [she]168-ariadne could fancy for dinner , which , indeed , is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of [perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say]1863-perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of [her]119-lucilla own good fortune , that [she]119-lucilla had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with [her]119-lucilla usual energy into the discussion — but instinct saved [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks from this mistake . [She]119-lucilla lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity , and instead of having a fight with [Nancy]102-nancy , and getting a reluctant consent , and still more reluctant execution of the novelty , [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt that [she]119-lucilla was doing [that excellent woman]1864-that excellent woman a favour by naming [her]1864-that excellent woman new dish . [Nancy]102-nancy approved so thoroughly as to be enthusiastic . " [I]102-nancy always said as [she]1864-that excellent woman had a deal of sense , "[102-nancy] [she]102-nancy said afterwards triumphantly . " There ai n't [one young lady in a hundred as knows what 's good for [her]1864-that excellent woman]5085-one young lady in a hundred as knows what 's good for her , like [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[102-nancy] But notwithstanding this fervent declaration of approval , [Nancy]102-nancy , softened as [she]102-nancy was , could not but linger , when all was concluded , to give a little advice . " [I]1865-her faithful retainer would n't worrit [myself]1865-her faithful retainer with all [them]5086-them practisings , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [I]1865-her faithful retainer was [you]119-lucilla , "[1865-her faithful retainer] said [[her]119-lucilla faithful retainer]1865-her faithful retainer . " [They]5086-them 're a deal too much for [you]119-lucilla . [I]1865-her faithful retainer 've took the liberty , when all was cleaned up , to go on the stair and listen a bit , and there ai n't nothing to equal it when [you]119-lucilla 're a - singing by [yourself]119-lucilla . [I]1865-her faithful retainer do n't think nothing of [them]5086-them duets — and as for [that bold - faced brazen thing]5087-that bold - faced brazen thing — — "[1865-her faithful retainer] " Oh , [Nancy]102-nancy , hush ! "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " [Miss Lake]118-miss lake has a beautiful voice . If [she]118-miss lake does not look quite like [a lady]4506-a lady , it is not [her]118-miss lake fault , [poor thing]5089-poor thing . [She]118-miss lake has [no mamma]5090-no mamma to set [her]118-miss lake right , [you]102-nancy know . [She]118-miss lake is [the best assistant [I]119-lucilla have]5009-the best assistant i have[she]118-miss lake and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly ; and [she]119-lucilla gave [Nancy]102-nancy a look which moved [the faithful servant]1866-the faithful servant almost to tears , though [she]119-lucilla was not addicted to that weakness . [Nancy]102-nancy retired with the most enthusiastic determination to exert [herself]102-nancy to the utmost for the preparation of the little dish which [Lucilla]119-lucilla fancied . " But [I]119-lucilla would n't worrit about [them]5092-them duets , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said again , as [she]119-lucilla left [the room]395-the room . " [I]119-lucilla would n't , not if [I]119-lucilla was [you]119-lucilla , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , asking pardon for the liberty : as for having [no mamma]5090-no mamma , [you]119-lucilla have [no mamma]5090-no mamma [yourself]119-lucilla , and [you]119-lucilla [the young lady as is most thought upon in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5095-the young lady as is most thought upon in carlingford , and as different from that brazen - faced thing , with [her]5095-the young lady as is most thought upon in carlingford red cheeks — — "[119-lucilla] " Hush , oh hush , [Nancy]102-nancy , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , as [she]119-lucilla sank back in [her]119-lucilla chair ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , after all , was only human , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not so distressed by these unpolished epithets as [she]88-miss marjoribanks might or perhaps ought to have been . " [Poor Barbara]120-barbara ! [I]119-lucilla wish [she]120-barbara could only look a little bit like [a lady]4506-a lady , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla ; and so proceeded with [her]119-lucilla preparations for the evening . [She]119-lucilla had all [her]119-lucilla plans matured , and [she]119-lucilla felt quite comfortable about that evening which all [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends were thinking would be rather trying for [Lucilla]119-lucilla . To tell the truth , when a thing became rather trying , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's spirits rose . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's desertion was , perhaps , on the whole , more than compensated for by the exhilaration of a difficulty to be encountered . [She]119-lucilla too began to forecast , like [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , the possibilities of the evening , and to think of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish coming in to dinner when there was [nobody]4434-nobody to support [him]115-mr cavendish , and [not even a crowd of people to retire among]1871-not even a crowd of people to retire among . Would [he]115-mr cavendish run the risk of coming , under the circumstances ? or , if [he]115-mr cavendish came , would [he]115-mr cavendish prostrate [himself]115-mr cavendish as [he]115-mr cavendish had done on a previous occasion , and return to [his]115-mr cavendish allegiance ? This question roused [Lucilla]119-lucilla to a degree of energy unusual even to [her]119-lucilla who was always energetic . It was then that the brilliant idea struck [her]119-lucilla of adjourning to [the garden]695-the garden in the evening — a practice which was received with such enthusiasm in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , where [the gardens]1873-the gardens were so pretty . [She]119-lucilla put on [her]119-lucilla hat directly and went [downstairs]302-downstairs , and called [the gardener]1875-the gardener to consult [him]1875-the gardener about it ; and it was thus that [she]119-lucilla was employed when [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley rang the bell at [the garden]695-the garden gate . If it had been [anybody else in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1877-anybody else in carlingford , [Lucilla]119-lucilla would have led [her]119-lucilla back again to [the house]339-the house , and said nothing about the subject of [her]119-lucilla conference with [the gardener]1875-the gardener ; for it is always best , as [all judicious persons]1880-all judicious persons are aware , not to forestall these little arrangements which make so agreeable a surprise at the moment ; but then [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's special confidant]1881-miss marjoribanks 's special confidant . [The old lady]870-the old lady had [her]870-the old lady face full of business that bright morning . [She]870-the old lady listened to what [[her]870-the old lady young friend]1047-her young friend proposed , but without hearing it , and said . " Oh , yes , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , [I]870-the old lady am sure it will be charming , "[870-the old lady] without the very least notion what it was [she]870-the old lady applauded . " Let [us]1884-us go in and sit down a moment , for [I]96-mrs chiley have something to say to [you]4403-my dear , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[96-mrs chiley] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said ; and when [they]1884-us had reached [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room and shut the door , [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's wife]1027-the colonel 's wife gave [her]1027-the colonel 's wife favourite a kiss , and looked anxiously in [her]1027-the colonel 's wife face . " [You]4403-my dear have not been to see [me]96-mrs chiley since Monday , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . " [I]96-mrs chiley am sure [you]4403-my dear are not well , or [you]4403-my dear could not have stayed away so long ; but if [you]4403-my dear did not feel equal to going out , why did [you]4403-my dear not send for [me]96-mrs chiley , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[my]96-mrs chiley poor dear]4755-my poor dear ? "[96-mrs chiley] Though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's thoughts at that moment were full of [the garden]695-the garden , and not in the least occupied with those more troublesome matters which procured for [her]88-miss marjoribanks [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's sympathy , [she]88-miss marjoribanks placed [the kind old lady]1889-the kind old lady in the most easy chair , and sat down by [her]1889-the kind old lady , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley liked to see [a young creature]1890-a young creature do . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's affairs were too important to be trusted to [a young confidante of [her]119-lucilla own age]1891-a young confidante of her own age ; but even [a person of acknowledged genius like [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks]1892-a person of acknowledged genius like miss marjoribanks is the better of [some one to whom [she]119-lucilla can open up [her]119-lucilla breast]1893-some one to whom she can open up her breast . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ! "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [I]119-lucilla am quite well , and [I]119-lucilla meant to have come to see [you]96-mrs chiley to - day . "[119-lucilla] " [[My]96-mrs chiley poor dear]4755-my poor dear ! "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley again . " [You]4755-my poor dear say [you]4755-my poor dear are quite well for [you]4755-my poor dear have such a spirit ; but [I]96-mrs chiley can see what [you]4755-my poor dear have been going through . [I]96-mrs chiley do n't understand how [you]4755-my poor dear can keep on , and do so much . But it was not that that brought [me]96-mrs chiley [here]4529-here . There is some one coming to [Carlingford]3-carlingford that [I]96-mrs chiley want [you]4755-my poor dear to meet , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]5101-he is [a relation of [[Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley 's husband]5103-mary chiley 's husband]5102-a relation of mary chiley 's husband , and as [she]129-mary chiley does not get on very well with [them]5104-them , [you]4755-my poor dear know , [I]96-mrs chiley think it is [our]5104-them duty to be civil . And [they]5104-them say [he]5101-he is [a very nice man]5105-a very nice man ; and young — enough , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with a look of some anxiety , pausing to see the effect produced upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla by [her]96-mrs chiley words . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had not , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks once confessed , a very vivid sense of humour , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks laughed a little , in spite of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , at [the old lady]870-the old lady 's anxious look . " Do n't be sorry for [me]88-miss marjoribanks , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said ; " [I]119-lucilla told [you]4755-my poor dear that fortunately [my]119-lucilla affections were not engaged . [I]119-lucilla do n't want [any new gentleman]5106-any new gentleman introduced to [me]119-lucilla . If that was what [I]119-lucilla was thinking of , [I]119-lucilla never need have come [home]287-home , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , with a little dignity ; and yet , to be sure , [she]119-lucilla was naturally curious to know who [the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , could be ; for such apparitions were not too plentiful in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and it did not seem in reason that [an individual of this interesting description]1896-an individual of this interesting description could come out of [[Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's house]1897-colonel chiley 's house . " [[My]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , is [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , putting [her]96-mrs chiley hand on [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's arm , and speaking in a half whisper ; " and [you]4403-my dear know [a nice clergyman]5110-a nice clergyman is always nice , and [you]4403-my dear need not think of [him]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , as [a young man]956-a young man unless [you]4403-my dear like . [He]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , has a nice property , and [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , is [Rector of [Basing]38-basing]5112-rector of basing , which is a very good living , and [Archdeacon of [Stanmore]39-stanmore]5113-archdeacon of stanmore . [He]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , has come here to hold a visitation , [you]4403-my dear know ; and [they]5114-they say that if [Carlingford]3-carlingford was made into a bishopric , [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , is almost sure to be [the first bishop]5115-the first bishop ; and [you]4403-my dear know [a bishop]5116-a bishop , or even [an archdeacon]5117-an archdeacon , has a very nice position . [I]870-the old lady want to be civil to [him]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , for [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley 's sake , who is not on such terms as [we]5118-we could wish with [[her]129-mary chiley husband 's friends]1239-her husband 's friends ; and then [I]870-the old lady suppose [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , will have to be a great deal in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and [I]870-the old lady should like [him]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , to form a good impression . [I]870-the old lady want [you]119-lucilla and [[your]119-lucilla dear good papa]4730-your dear good papa to come and meet [him]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , ; and then after that — but one thing is enough at a time , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said , breaking off with a nod and a smile . [She]870-the old lady too had brought [her]870-the old lady bit of consolation to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and it was a kind of consolation which , when administered at the right moment , is sometimes of sovereign efficacy , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was aware . " [I]119-lucilla am sure [papa]295-papa will be very happy , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " and , indeed , if [you]119-lucilla like , [I]119-lucilla shall be very glad to ask [him]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , here . If [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , is [a friend of [yours]119-lucilla]5122-a friend of yours , that is quite enough for [me]119-lucilla . It is very nice to know [a nice clergyman]5110-a nice clergyman ; but as for being [a young man]956-a young man , [I]119-lucilla ca n't see how that matters . If [I]119-lucilla had been thinking of that , [I]119-lucilla need never — but [I]119-lucilla should think [papa]295-papa would like to meet [him]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , ; and [you]119-lucilla know it is the object of [my]119-lucilla life to please [papa]295-papa . "[119-lucilla] " Yes , [[my]595-the colonel poor dear]4755-my poor dear , "[595-the colonel] said [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's wife]1027-the colonel 's wife , " and [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , would be hard - hearted indeed if [he]1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough , was not pleased ; but still [we]5128-we must consider [you]4755-my poor dear a little , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [You]4755-my poor dear do everything for [other people]279-other people , and [you]4755-my poor dear never think of [yourself]4755-my poor dear . But [I]96-mrs chiley like to see [you]4755-my poor dear with [nice people]5130-nice people round [you]4755-my poor dear , for [my]96-mrs chiley part , "[96-mrs chiley] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley added—"really [nice people]5130-nice people , and not [these poor - spirited , ungrateful —]5132-these poor - spirited , ungrateful — — "[119-lucilla] " Hush , hush ! "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " [I]119-lucilla do n't know such [nice people]5130-nice people anywhere as there are in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [Some people]443-some people are never pleased with [[their]443-some people neighbours]592-their neighbours , but [I]119-lucilla always get on so well with [everybody]300-everybody . It is [my]119-lucilla good luck , [you]4755-my poor dear know ; and so long as [I]119-lucilla have [you]4755-my poor dear , dear [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley — — "[119-lucilla] " Ah , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! "[870-the old lady] said [the old lady]870-the old lady , " that is very kind of [you]119-lucilla — and [you]119-lucilla could not have anybody that is fonder of [you]119-lucilla than [I]96-mrs chiley am ; but still [I]96-mrs chiley am [an old woman]4744-an old woman , old enough to be [[your]119-lucilla grandmother]5138-your grandmother , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear — and [we]5140-we have [your]119-lucilla future interests to think of . As for all the vexations [you]119-lucilla have had , [I]96-mrs chiley think [I]96-mrs chiley could find it in [my]96-mrs chiley heart to turn that ungrateful creature to the door . Do n't let [her]5141-her come [here]4529-here any more . [I]96-mrs chiley like [your]119-lucilla voice a great deal better when [you]119-lucilla are singing by [yourself]119-lucilla — and [I]96-mrs chiley am sure [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon would be of [my]96-mrs chiley opinion , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with a confidence which was beautiful to behold . It was true [she]96-mrs chiley had not seen [[her]96-mrs chiley new hero]1902-her new hero as yet , but that only left [her]96-mrs chiley so much more free to take the good of [him]1902-her new hero and [his]1902-her new hero probable sentiments ; for to [persons of frank and simple imagination]1903-persons of frank and simple imagination a very little foundation of fact is enough to build upon . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , it is so nice of [you]96-mrs chiley to be vexed , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who thought it as well not to enter into any further argument . " [Papa]94-papa will be delighted , [I]119-lucilla am sure , and [I]119-lucilla can come in the evening . [The Colonel]595-the colonel likes to have [only six people]5145-only six people , and [you]96-mrs chiley will be three to start with , so there ca n't be any room for [me]119-lucilla at dinner ; and [you]96-mrs chiley know [I]119-lucilla do n't mind about dinner . [I]119-lucilla shall come in the evening and make tea for [you]96-mrs chiley — and if [you]96-mrs chiley think [he]595-the colonel would like to come next Thursday — — "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla graciously . This was how it was eventually settled . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley went [home]287-home again through [Grange Lane]4-grange lane in the sunshine , with that little old - womanish hobble which [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn executed with such precision , perfectly satisfied with [her]99-mrs woodburn success , and indulging [herself]99-mrs woodburn in some pleasant visions . To be sure , [a nice clergyman]5110-a nice clergyman is always nice to know , even though nothing more was to come of it ; and [a new man in the field of such distinguished pretensions]1906-a new man in the field of such distinguished pretensions , would be [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's best defence against any sort of mortification . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was thinking a great deal more of the new details for the approaching evening than of anything else more distant , and consequently less important ; but , on the whole , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was by no means displeased to hear of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . In such a work as [hers]88-miss marjoribanks , [a skilful leader]1908-a skilful leader is always on the outlook for [auxiliaries]1909-auxiliaries ; and there are circumstances in which [a nice clergyman]5110-a nice clergyman is almost as useful to [the lady of the house]4811-the lady of the house as [a man who can flirt]1912-a man who can flirt . To be sure , now and then there occurs a rare example in which both these qualities are united in [one person]1913-one person ; but even in the most modest point of view , if [he]1913-one person was not stupid or obstinately Low - Church , there was nothing to despise in the apparition of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon thus suddenly blown to [her]88-miss marjoribanks very door . While [she]88-miss marjoribanks had the seats placed in [the garden]695-the garden ( not too visibly , but shrouded among the shrubs and round the trunks of the trees ) , and chose the spot for a little illumination , which was not to be universal , like [a tea - garden]1916-a tea - garden , but concentrated in one spot under the big lime - tree , [Lucilla]119-lucilla permitted [herself]119-lucilla to speculate a little about [this unknown hero]1917-this unknown hero . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not so much ask [herself]88-miss marjoribanks if [he]1913-one person would be dark or fair , according to the usage of [young ladies]862-young ladies , as whether [he]1913-one person would be High or Broad . But , however , that question , like various others , was still hidden in the surrounding darkness . This was how [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley did [her]96-mrs chiley best to cheer up [Lucilla]119-lucilla in the discouragement from which [she]96-mrs chiley supposed [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend to be suffering . It was perhaps a loftier expedient in one way than [Nancy]102-nancy 's desire that [she]88-miss marjoribanks should have something [she]88-miss marjoribanks would fancy for dinner ; but then there could not be any doubt as to the kindness which prompted both suggestions ; and , after all , it is not what [people]505-people do for [you]1921-you , but the spirit in which [they]505-people do it , which should be taken into consideration , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla most justly observed . That evening was one which [all the people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1922-all the people in grange lane had unanimously concluded would be rather hard upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . To be sure , when a crisis arrives there is always a certain excitement which keeps one up ; but afterwards , when the excitement is over , then is the time when it becomes really trying . There was naturally , under these circumstances , a larger assemblage than usual to watch the progress of the little drama , and how [Lucilla]119-lucilla would behave ; for , after all , society would be excessively tame if it were not for these personal complications , which are always arising , and which are so much better than a play . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor [himself]326-the doctor , the portion of the evening 's entertainment which particularly amused [him]326-the doctor was that which preceded all the rest — the reception given by [Lucilla]119-lucilla to [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests at dinner , and especially to [the culprit]1119-the culprit , who came in quite alone , and found [nobody]4434-nobody to stand up for [him]326-the doctor . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who felt to the full the difficulty of [his]115-mr cavendish position , and , to tell the truth , was a little ashamed of [himself]115-mr cavendish , came late , in order to abridge [his]115-mr cavendish trial as much as possible ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's habitual good - fortune was not confined only to [her]119-lucilla own necessities , but seemed to involve everybody opposed to [her]119-lucilla in a ceaseless ill - luck , which was very edifying to [the spectators]1568-the spectators . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was so late that [the other guests]1928-the other guests had formed into groups round [the room]395-the room , leaving a great open space and avenue of approach to [the lady of [the house]339-the house]4811-the lady of the house in the middle ; and [the audience]1355-the audience , thus arranged , was very impatient and unfavourable to [the lingerer who kept [them]1928-the other guests waiting for [their]1928-the other guests dinner]1933-the lingerer who kept them waiting for their dinner . When [he]115-mr cavendish came in at last , instead of doing anything to help [him]115-mr cavendish , [everybody]300-everybody ceased talking and looked on in stern silence as [the wretched culprit]1935-the wretched culprit walked all the length of [the room]395-the room up to [Lucilla]119-lucilla through [the unoccupied space which exposed [him]115-mr cavendish so unmercifully on every side]1937-the unoccupied space which exposed him so unmercifully on every side . [They]300-everybody all stopped in the middle of what [they]300-everybody were saying , and fixed stony eyes on [him]115-mr cavendish , as [the dead sailors]1938-the dead sailors did on [the Ancient Mariner]169-the ancient mariner . [He]115-mr cavendish had a very good spirit , but still there are circumstances which take the courage out of [a man]285-a man . To be sure , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , when [he]115-mr cavendish reached [her]88-miss marjoribanks at last , received [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish with the utmost grace and cordiality , but it is easy to imagine what must have been the feelings of [the unfortunate hero]1940-the unfortunate hero . The Balaclava charge itself , in the face of all the guns , could have been nothing to the sensation of walking through [that horrible naked space]1941-that horrible naked space , through a crowd of [reproachful men who were waiting for dinner]1942-reproachful men who were waiting for dinner ; and it was only after it was all over , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had safely arrived at [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's side]1943-miss marjoribanks 's side , and was being set at [his]115-mr cavendish ease , poor wretch , by [her]88-miss marjoribanks incomparable sweetness , that [the Doctor]326-the doctor , with a certain grim smile on [his]326-the doctor countenance , came and shook hands with [[his]326-the doctor unfortunate guest]1945-his unfortunate guest . " [You]115-mr cavendish are late , "[90-dr marjoribanks] [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks said , taking out the great watch by which [all the pulses of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]1946-all the pulses of grange lane considered it [their]1946-all the pulses of grange lane duty to keep time , and which marked five minutes after seven , as [everybody]300-everybody could see . It was ten minutes after seven by the pretty French clock on the mantelpiece , and at least twenty by the lowering countenances of [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's guests]1948-dr marjoribanks 's guests . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish made the best of [his]115-mr cavendish unhappy position , and threw [himself]115-mr cavendish upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's charity , who was [the only one who had any compassion upon [him]115-mr cavendish]1949-the only one who had any compassion upon him ; for to see [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's forbidding countenance [no one]281-no one could have believed that [she]96-mrs chiley had ever called [him]115-mr cavendish " [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear . "[96-mrs chiley] " Dinner is on the table , [papa]295-papa , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , with a little reassuring nod to [the culprit who had made [her]88-miss marjoribanks [his]115-mr cavendish refuge]1951-the culprit who had made her his refuge ; and [she]119-lucilla got up and shook out [her]119-lucilla white draperies with a charitable commotion for which [[her]119-lucilla faithless admirer]1952-her faithless admirer blessed [her]119-lucilla in [his]1952-her faithless admirer heart . But the place at [her]119-lucilla left hand was not left vacant for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; [he]115-mr cavendish had not the spirit to claim it , even had [he]115-mr cavendish had the time ; and the consequence was that [he]115-mr cavendish found [himself]115-mr cavendish next to [[his]115-mr cavendish brother - in - law]1953-his brother - in - law at table , which was indeed a hard fate . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was quite radiant when the famous dish made its appearance which [Nancy]102-nancy had elaborated to please [her]119-lucilla , and told the story of its introduction to [[her]119-lucilla two next neighbours]1954-her two next neighbours , in a half whisper , to [their]1954-her two next neighbours immense amusement . " When [the servants]4432-the servants are gone [I]119-lucilla will tell [you]96-mrs chiley what [we]4432-the servants are laughing at , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla breathed across the table to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who was " more than delighted , "[96-mrs chiley] as [she]96-mrs chiley said , to see [her]96-mrs chiley dear [Lucilla]119-lucilla keeping up so well ; and when the dessert was put upon the table , and [Thomas]117-tom had finally disappeared , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks kept [her]88-miss marjoribanks promise . " [I]119-lucilla could not think how [I]119-lucilla was going to get [her]96-mrs chiley to consent , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , " but [you]96-mrs chiley know [she]96-mrs chiley thought [I]119-lucilla was in low spirits , [the dear old soul]5149-the dear old soul , and that it would be a comfort to [me]119-lucilla . "[119-lucilla] Though there was often a great deal of fun at [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's table]1955-dr marjoribanks 's table , nothing was ever heard there to compare with the laughter that greeted [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's narrative . [Everybody]300-everybody was so entirely aware of the supposed cause of the low spirits , and indeed was so conscious of having speculated , like [Nancy]102-nancy , upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's probable demeanour at this trying moment , that the laughter was not mere laughter , but conveyed , at the same time a confession of guilt and a storm of applause and admiration . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , it was alarming to look at [him]115-mr cavendish in the terrible paroxysm of confusion and shame which [he]115-mr cavendish tried to shield under the universal amusement . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks left [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room that evening with the soothing conviction that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had administered punishment of the most annihilating kind , without for a moment diverging from the perfect sweetness and amiability with which it was [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty to treat all [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father 's guests]1958-her father 's guests . It was so complete and perfect that there was not another word to be said either on one side or the other ; and yet [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not in the least committed [herself]119-lucilla , or condescended from [her]119-lucilla maiden dignity . As for [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , if [he]90-dr marjoribanks had chuckled over it before , in anticipation , it may be supposed how [he]90-dr marjoribanks enjoyed now this perfect vindication of [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's capacity for taking care of [herself]119-lucilla . The sound of the victory was even heard [upstairs]362-upstairs , where [the young ladies at the open windows]1961-the young ladies at the open windows were asking [each other]679-each other , with a little envy , what [the men]582-the men could be laughing at . There was , as [we]1964-we have said , a larger assembly than usual that night . For one thing , it was moonlight , and [all the people from [the country]1966-the country]1965-all the people from the country were [there]4723-there ; and then public curiosity was profoundly concerned as to how [Lucilla]119-lucilla was to conduct [herself]119-lucilla on so trying an occasion . The laughter even jarred on the sensitive feelings of [some people who thought , where [a young girl]1969-a young girl 's happiness was concerned , that it was too serious a matter to be laughed at]1968-some people who thought , where a young girl 's happiness was concerned , that it was too serious a matter to be laughed at ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not [a person who could be classed with [ordinary young girls]1971-ordinary young girls]1970-a person who could be classed with ordinary young girls , in the general acceptation of the word . It was when things were at this crisis , and all eyes were directed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and a certain expectation was diffused through [the company]1366-the company , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks made that proposal of adjourning to [the garden]695-the garden , which was received with so much applause . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's instinct , or rather [her]119-lucilla genius , had warned [her]119-lucilla that something out of the ordinary course of proceedings would be expected from [her]119-lucilla on that special occasion . [She]119-lucilla could not get up and make a speech to [[her]119-lucilla excited and curious audience]1974-her excited and curious audience , neither could [she]119-lucilla , apropos of nothing , tell over again the story which had been received with such applause [downstairs]302-downstairs ; and yet something was wanting . The ordinary routine did not satisfy [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's constituency , who had come with the laudable intention of observing [her]119-lucilla on a trying occasion , and watching how [she]119-lucilla got through it . " The air is so delicious to - night that [I]88-miss marjoribanks had some seats placed in [the garden]695-the garden , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , " and if [you]119-lucilla all like [we]5151-we will sing to [you]119-lucilla up here , and give [you]119-lucilla as much music as ever [you]119-lucilla please . [You]119-lucilla know [I]119-lucilla never would consent to be too musical when [everybody]300-everybody was in [one room]5153-one room . It does not matter so much , when there are [a suite]5154-a suite ; but then [papa]295-papa , [you]119-lucilla know , is only [a professional man]5156-a professional man , and [I]119-lucilla have but [one drawing - room]5157-one drawing - room , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with sweet humility . It was [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond to whom [she]119-lucilla was addressing [herself]119-lucilla at the moment , who was [a lady who liked to be [the great lady of the party]1977-the great lady of the party]1976-a lady who liked to be the great lady of the party . " It is only in summer that [we]5151-we can be a little like [[you]119-lucilla fine people , who have as many rooms as [you]119-lucilla please]5158-you fine people , who have as many rooms as you please . When [you]119-lucilla are at a little distance [we]5151-we will sing to [you]119-lucilla all the evening , if [you]119-lucilla like . "[1976-a lady who liked to be the great lady of the party] " But , [[my]164-lady richmond dear]4403-my dear , are [you]4403-my dear sure [you]4403-my dear feel able for so much exertion ? "[164-lady richmond] said [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , who was one of [those people who did not think [a young girl]1969-a young girl 's happiness a thing to be trifled with]1978-those people who did not think a young girl 's happiness a thing to be trifled with ; and [she]164-lady richmond looked with what [she]164-lady richmond described afterwards as a very searching expression in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's face . " [Dear Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , [I]1980-that gentle martyr hope [I]1980-that gentle martyr am always able for [my]1980-that gentle martyr duty , "[1980-that gentle martyr] said [that gentle martyr]1980-that gentle martyr . " [Papa]94-papa would be wretched if [he]94-papa did not think [we]5160-we were all enjoying [ourselves]5160-we ; and [you]164-lady richmond know it is the object of [my]164-lady richmond life to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa . "[164-lady richmond] This was what the searching expression in [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond 's eyes elicited from [Lucilla]119-lucilla . The sentiment was perhaps a little different from that which [she]164-lady richmond had conveyed to [[her]164-lady richmond delighted auditors]1981-her delighted auditors in [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room , but at the same time it was equally true ; for [everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4984-everybody in carlingford was aware of the grand object of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's existence . [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond went down to [the garden]695-the garden at the head of [a bevy of [ladies]581-ladies]1985-a bevy of ladies , and seated [herself]164-lady richmond under [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room windows , and placed a chair beside [her]164-lady richmond own for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . " [I]164-lady richmond am afraid that [dear girl]5162-dear girl is keeping up too well , "[164-lady richmond] [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond said ; " [I]164-lady richmond never saw such fortitude . [All the young people]5163-all the young people say [she]5162-dear girl does not feel it ; but as soon as [I]164-lady richmond fixed [my]164-lady richmond eyes on [her]5162-dear girl [I]164-lady richmond saw the difference . [You]5164-you can always find out what [a girl]4462-a girl 's feelings are when [you]5164-you look into [her]4462-a girl eyes . "[164-lady richmond] " Yes , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with a little doubt , for [she]96-mrs chiley had been shaken in [her]96-mrs chiley convictions by the universal laughter , though [she]96-mrs chiley was a little mystified [herself]96-mrs chiley by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's anecdote ; and then [she]96-mrs chiley had never been gifted with eyes like [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond 's , which looked [people]505-people through and through . " [She]5162-dear girl goes through a great deal , and it never seems to do [her]5162-dear girl any harm , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said , with a little hesitation . " It is such a comfort that [she]5162-dear girl has a good constitution , especially as [[her]5162-dear girl mother]272-her mother was so delicate ; and then [Lucilla]119-lucilla has such a spirit — — "[870-the old lady] " But one may try a good constitution too far , "[164-lady richmond] said [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond ; " and [I]1990-the county lady am certain [she]5162-dear girl is full of feeling . It is sure to come out when [she]5162-dear girl sings , and that is why [I]1990-the county lady came to this seat . [I]1990-the county lady should not like to lose a note . And do tell [me]1990-the county lady who is [that horrid flirting , disagreeable girl]5167-that horrid flirting , disagreeable girl , "[1990-the county lady] added [the county lady]1990-the county lady , drawing [her]1990-the county lady chair a little closer . By this time [the garden]695-the garden was full of pretty figures and pleasant voices , and under the lime - tree there was a glimmer of yellow light from the lamps , and on the other side the moon was coming up steady like a ball of silver over the dark outlines of [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and even the two voices which swelled forth [upstairs]362-upstairs in the fullest accord , betraying nothing of the personal sentiments of [[their]1993-their owners]1994-their owners , were not more agreeable to hear than the rustle and murmur of sound which rose all over [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's smooth lawn]1995-dr marjoribanks 's smooth lawn and pretty shrubbery . Here and there [a group of [the older people]1997-the older people]1996-a group of the older people sat , like [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , listening with all [their]1996-a group of the older people might ; and all about [them]1996-a group of the older people were clusters of [girls]4764-girls and [[their]1996-a group of the older people natural attendants]1999-their natural attendants , arrested in [their]1996-a group of the older people progress , and standing still breathless , " just for this bar , "[4764-girls] as [young people]4663-young people pause in [their]4663-young people walks and talks to listen to a chance nightingale . And , to be sure , whenever [anybody]313-anybody was tired of the music , there were quantities of corners to retire into , not to speak of that bright spot full of yellow light under the lime - tree . " [Nobody]4434-nobody but [Lucilla]119-lucilla ever could have thought of anything so delicious , "[300-everybody] was what [everybody]300-everybody said . And then [the two singers]2003-the two singers [upstairs]362-upstairs gave so much scope to curiosity . " Do [you]5169-you think [they]2003-the two singers are all by [themselves]2003-the two singers ? "[2003-the two singers] [Lydia Brown]161-lydia was heard to ask , with a little natural anxiety ; and the livelier imaginations among [the party]2005-the party set to work at once to invent impossible tortures which [the soprano]2006-the soprano might inflict on [the contralto]799-the contralto . But , to tell the truth , [the two singers]2003-the two singers were by no means alone . Half [the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight]2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight , had gone [upstairs]362-upstairs according to [their]2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight use and wo nt , and remained there , finding , to [their]2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight great satisfaction , room to move about , and comfortable chairs to sit down in . [They]2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight sat and chatted in the corners in great content and good - humour , while [Lucilla]119-lucilla and [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn executed the most charming duets . Now and then [old Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley paused to put [his]103-colonel chiley two hands softly together and cry " Brava ! "[103-colonel chiley] but on the whole [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen were not much disturbed by the music . And then there were [a few ladies , who were subject to neuralgia , or apt to take bad colds in the head]2012-a few ladies , who were subject to neuralgia , or apt to take bad colds in the head , who preferred being [upstairs]362-upstairs . So that if [Lucilla]119-lucilla had meant to pinch or maltreat [[her]119-lucilla rival]2014-her rival , circumstances would have made it impossible . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did nothing to [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , except incite [her]99-mrs woodburn to sing [her]99-mrs woodburn very best ; but no doubt [she]99-mrs woodburn was the means of inflicting considerable pain on [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who stood at a little distance , and looked and listened to both , and perhaps had inward doubts as to the wisdom of [his]115-mr cavendish choice . Such was the arrangement of [the personages of the social drama]2015-the personages of the social drama , and it was in this way that [everybody]300-everybody was occupied , when an event occurred which at a later period awoke much excitement in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and had no small influence upon the future fate of some of [the individuals whose history is here recorded]2017-the individuals whose history is here recorded . Everything was as calm and cheerful and agreeable as if [Carlingford]3-carlingford had been [a social paradise]2018-a social paradise , and [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room]737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room [the seventh heaven of terrestrial harmony]2020-the seventh heaven of terrestrial harmony . The sky itself was not more peaceful , nor gave less indication of any tempest than did the tranquil atmosphere below , where [all the people]4623-all the people knew [each other]679-each other , and [everybody]300-everybody was friendly . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had just risen from the piano , and there was a little pause , in which cheers were audible from [the garden]695-the garden , and [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , in the midst of [his]103-colonel chiley conversation , patted [his]103-colonel chiley two hands together ; and it was just at that moment that the drawing - room door opened , and [Thomas]117-tom came in , followed by [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman . [The gentleman]2026-the gentleman was [a stranger , whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had never seen before , and [she]119-lucilla made a step forward , as was [her]119-lucilla duty as [mistress of [the house]339-the house]2028-mistress of the house]2027-a stranger , whom miss marjoribanks had never seen before , and she made a step forward , as was her duty as mistress of the house . But when [she]119-lucilla had made that one step , [Lucilla]119-lucilla suddenly stood still , arrested by something more urgent than the arrival of [a stranger]4528-a stranger . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , too , had been standing with [his]115-mr cavendish face to the door , and had seen [the new arrival]2031-the new arrival . [He]115-mr cavendish was directly in front of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , so near [her]119-lucilla that [he]115-mr cavendish could not move without attracting [her]119-lucilla attention . When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took that step in advance , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , as if by the same impulse , suddenly , and without saying a word , turned right round like [a man who had seen something terrible , at which]2032-a man who had seen something terrible , at which [he]115-mr cavendish dared not take a second look . [He]115-mr cavendish was too much absorbed at that moment in [his]115-mr cavendish own feelings to know that [he]115-mr cavendish was betraying [himself]115-mr cavendish to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , or even to be conscious that [she]119-lucilla was near [him]115-mr cavendish . [His]115-mr cavendish face was more than pale ; it had a green ghastly look , as of a face from which all the blood had suddenly been withdrawn to reinforce the vital centre in some failing of nature . [His]115-mr cavendish under - lip hung down , and two hollows which had never been seen there before appeared in [his]115-mr cavendish cheeks . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was so taken by surprise that [she]88-miss marjoribanks stood still , thinking no more of [her]88-miss marjoribanks duties , but regarding in utter dismay and amazement the look of dead stupefied terror which thus appeared so unexpectedly before [her]88-miss marjoribanks . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had turned right round , turning [his]115-mr cavendish back upon [a lady to whom [he]115-mr cavendish had been talking the minute before]2033-a lady to whom he had been talking the minute before . But [he]115-mr cavendish was as unconscious of doing so as of the fact that [he]115-mr cavendish had presented the spectacle of [his]115-mr cavendish miserable surprise and alarm in the most striking way to [the one woman present who had a right to entertain a certain grudge]2034-the one woman present who had a right to entertain a certain grudge against [him]115-mr cavendish . During this moment of unusual inaction on [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's part , [the stranger]803-the stranger had been led up to [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , and had shaken hands with [him]103-colonel chiley , and was entering into some explanations which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks divined with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual quick intelligence ; and then [the old Colonel]2036-the old colonel roused [himself]2036-the old colonel up from [his]2036-the old colonel easy - chair , and leaned over to speak to [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , and showed symptoms of approaching [the lady of [the house]339-the house]4811-the lady of the house . All these movements [Lucilla]119-lucilla followed breathlessly , with a strange consciousness that only [her]119-lucilla presence of mind stood between [[her]119-lucilla faithless suitor]2039-her faithless suitor and a real danger . And as if to prove the difference , [Barbara Lake]120-barbara chose that moment of all others to show [her]120-barbara power , and made an appeal to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish and [his]115-mr cavendish taste in music , to which [the unhappy man]2040-the unhappy man made no response . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks saw there was no time to lose . With a fearless hand [she]88-miss marjoribanks threw down a great portfolio of music which happened to be close to [her]88-miss marjoribanks , just at [his]115-mr cavendish feet , making a merciful disturbance . And then [she]88-miss marjoribanks turned and made [her]88-miss marjoribanks curtsey , and received the homage of [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]170-mr beverley , who had arrived a day before [he]170-mr beverley was expected , and had come to look after [[his]170-mr beverley host]2041-his host , since [[his]170-mr beverley host]2041-his host had not been at [home]287-home to receive [him]170-mr beverley . " But [you]88-miss marjoribanks have broken [your]88-miss marjoribanks music - stand or something , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[595-the colonel] said [the Colonel]595-the colonel . " Oh , no ; it is only a portfolio . [I]88-miss marjoribanks ca n't think what could make [me]88-miss marjoribanks so awkward , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " [I]88-miss marjoribanks suppose it was seeing [some one]1446-some one come in whom [I]88-miss marjoribanks did n't know . "[88-miss marjoribanks] And then [the old gentleman]2045-the old gentleman , as was [his]2045-the old gentleman duty , paid [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon a compliment on having made such a commotion . " [We]5171-we used to have the best of it in [our]5171-we day , "[2047-the old soldier] said [the old soldier]2047-the old soldier ; " but now [[you]5171-we [churchmen]5173-churchmen]5172-you churchmen are [the men]582-the men . "[2047-the old soldier] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks heard the door open again before this little speech was finished . It was [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was going out with a long step , as if [he]115-mr cavendish with difficulty kept [himself]115-mr cavendish from running ; and [he]115-mr cavendish never came back again to say good - night , or made any further appearance either out of doors or [indoors]2048-indoors . It is true that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon made [himself]5143-the archdeacon very agreeable , but then [one man]2050-one man never quite makes up for another . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said nothing about it , not even when [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn came up to [her]99-mrs woodburn with a scared face , and in full possession of [her]99-mrs woodburn own identity , which of itself was an extraordinary fact , and proved that something had happened ; but it would be vain to say that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not much excited by this sudden gleam of mystery . It gave [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon an extraordinary and altogether unexpected attraction ; and as for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , it was utterly inconceivable that [a man in society]2052-a man in society , whom [everybody knew about]2053-everybody knew about , should give way to such a panic . The question was , What did it mean ? The arrival of [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]170-mr beverley in [Carlingford]3-carlingford was , for many reasons , an event of importance to [the town]551-the town , and especially to [society]444-society , which was concerned in anything that drew [new and pleasant people]2056-new and pleasant people to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . For one thing , it occurred at the time when that first proposal of elevating [Carlingford]3-carlingford into a bishopric , in order to relieve [the present bishop of [the district]2058-the district]2057-the present bishop of the district of a part of [[his]5143-the archdeacon immense diocese]2059-his immense diocese , had just been mooted ; and supposing this conception to be ever carried out , [nobody]4434-nobody could have been more eligible as [first bishop]2061-first bishop than [the Archdeacon , who was in the prime of life]2062-the archdeacon , who was in the prime of life , and [a very successful clergyman]2063-a very successful clergyman . And then , not to speak of anything so important , [his]5143-the archdeacon presence was a great attraction to [the country clergy]2064-the country clergy , especially as [he]5143-the archdeacon had come to hold a visitation . Notwithstanding all this , it is impossible to deny that [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [[his]5143-the archdeacon hostess]2065-his hostess , and even [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , regarded the manner of [his]5143-the archdeacon first appearance with a certain displeasure . If [he]5143-the archdeacon had only had the good sense to stay at [home]287-home , and not come to seek [[his]5143-the archdeacon entertainers]2067-his entertainers ! To be sure it is awkward to arrive at [a house]2068-a house and find that [everybody]300-everybody is out ; but still , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley justly observed , [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was not [a baby]4734-a baby , and [he]5143-the archdeacon might have known better . " Coming to [you]96-mrs chiley the very first night , and almost in [his]5143-the archdeacon travelling things , to take the cream off everything , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady said , with tears of vexation in [her]870-the old lady eyes ; " and after that , what have [we]5175-we to show [him]5143-the archdeacon in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? "[870-the old lady] As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was annoyed , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew the wealth of [her]88-miss marjoribanks own resources , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not in despair , like [[her]88-miss marjoribanks old friend]1081-her old friend . " [They]5176-they never know any better , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [she]88-miss marjoribanks said sympathetically . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , there was nothing else to be expected ; but , at the same time , [I]119-lucilla do n't think things are so very bad , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; for [she]119-lucilla had naturally a confidence in [herself]119-lucilla of which even [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's admiring faith fell short . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon [himself]5143-the archdeacon took it quite cheerfully , as if it was the most natural thing in [the world]331-the world . " [I]5143-the archdeacon have no doubt it was a very pleasant party , if one could have got the key - note , "[5143-the archdeacon] [he]5143-the archdeacon said , in [his]5143-the archdeacon Broad - Church way , as if there was nothing more to be said on the subject , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's Thursday was the merest ordinary assembly . For there could be no doubt that [he]5143-the archdeacon was [Broad - Church]40-broad - church , even though [his]5143-the archdeacon antecedents had not proclaimed the fact . [He]5143-the archdeacon had a way of talking on many subjects which alarmed [[his]5143-the archdeacon hostess]2065-his hostess . It was not that there was anything objectionable in what [he]5143-the archdeacon said — for , to be sure , [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman and [an archdeacon]5117-an archdeacon may say a great many things that [ordinary people]2079-ordinary people would not like to venture on,—but still it was impossible to tell what it might lead to ; for it is not [everybody who knows when to stop]2080-everybody who knows when to stop , as [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley in [his]170-mr beverley position might be expected to do . It was the custom of good society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford to give a respectful assent , for example , to [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's extreme Low - Churchism — as if it were profane , as it certainly was not respectable , to differ from [the Rector]567-the rector — and to give [him]5143-the archdeacon as wide a field as possible for [his]5143-the archdeacon missionary operations by keeping out of the way . But [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley had not the least regard for respectability , nor that respect for religion which consists in keeping as clear of it as possible ; and the way in which [he]5143-the archdeacon spoke of [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's views wounded [some people]443-some people 's feelings . Altogether , [he]5143-the archdeacon was , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , [an anxious person]2083-an anxious person to have in [the house]339-the house ; for [he]5143-the archdeacon just as often agreed with [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen in [their]574-the gentlemen loose ways of thinking , as with the more correct opinions by which [the wives]499-the wives and mothers who had charge of [Their]574-the gentlemen morality strove hard to keep [them]574-the gentlemen in the right way ; and that was the reverse of what [one]4465-one naturally expected from [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman . [He]5143-the archdeacon was very nice , and had a nice position ; and , under all the circumstances , it was not only a duty to pay attention to [him]5143-the archdeacon , but a duty from which results of a most agreeable character might spring ; but still , though [she]96-mrs chiley could not be otherwise than kind , it would be impossible to say that it was out of personal predilection that [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley devoted [herself]96-mrs chiley to [[her]96-mrs chiley guest]2089-her guest . [She]96-mrs chiley admitted frankly that [he]5143-the archdeacon was not like what [clergymen]2090-clergymen were in [her]96-mrs chiley time . For one thing , [he]5143-the archdeacon seemed to think that [every silly boy]2091-every silly boy and [girl]2092-girl ought to have an opinion and be consulted , as if [they]2091-every silly boy had anything to do with it — which was just the way to turn [their]2091-every silly boy heads , and make [them]2091-every silly boy utterly insupportable . On the whole , perhaps , [the old lady]870-the old lady was more charitable to [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley , and understood better how it was that [she]870-the old lady , brought up in sound Church principles , did not get on so well as might be desired with [[[her]870-the old lady husband]283-her husband 's family]4943-her husband 's family , after a week of [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley . And yet [he]5143-the archdeacon was [a delightful person]2096-a delightful person , and full of information , as [everybody]300-everybody admitted ; and if [Carlingford]3-carlingford should be erected into a bishopric , as would be only right — and if [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley should happen to be appointed [bishop]2098-bishop , as was highly probable — then it would be a pleasure to think that [one]4465-one had been kind to [him]5143-the archdeacon . At the same time , it must be owned that [he]5143-the archdeacon showed a great want of tact in coming to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's Thursday on the night of [his]5143-the archdeacon arrival , and thus brushing , as it were , the very cream off [his]5143-the archdeacon introduction to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . And [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley still sighed a little over [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and thought within [herself]96-mrs chiley that it was not [his]115-mr cavendish fault , but that designing , artful creature , who was enough to lead [any man]2100-any man wrong . For it was very clear to the meanest capacity that [nobody]4434-nobody could ever call [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon " [[my]5143-the archdeacon dear]4403-my dear , "[5143-the archdeacon] as , with all [his]115-mr cavendish faults , it had been possible to call [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . And by this line of thought [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was led to regret [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and to wonder what had become of [him]115-mr cavendish , and what family affairs it could be that had taken [him]115-mr cavendish so suddenly away . [A great many people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]2103-a great many people in carlingford were at that moment occupied by the same wonders and regrets . [Some people]443-some people thought [he]5143-the archdeacon was frightened to find how far [he]5143-the archdeacon had gone with [that Miss Lake]118-miss lake , and had left [town]607-town for a little to be out of the way ; and some thought [he]5143-the archdeacon must have been speculating , and have lost money . To tell the truth , it was very strange that [he]5143-the archdeacon should have disappeared so suddenly,—just at the moment , too , when [old Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern had one of [his]140-mr chiltern bad attacks of bronchitis , which [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks [himself]90-dr marjoribanks had admitted might carry [him]5143-the archdeacon off any day . Nothing could be more important to the future interests of [young Cavendish]115-mr cavendish than to be on the spot at this critical moment , and yet [he]5143-the archdeacon had disappeared without telling [anybody]313-anybody [he]5143-the archdeacon was going , or where [he]5143-the archdeacon was going , which was on the whole a perfectly unexplainable proceeding . [[His]5143-the archdeacon very servants]2107-his very servants , as had been ascertained by some inquiring mind in [the community]1480-the community , were unaware of [his]5143-the archdeacon intention up to the very last moment ; and certainly [he]5143-the archdeacon had not said good - bye to [anybody]313-anybody before leaving [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's garden]2110-dr marjoribanks 's garden on that Thursday evening . [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn , who was not [a person of very refined perceptions]2111-a person of very refined perceptions , was [the only man who found [his]5143-the archdeacon disappearance]2112-the only man who found his disappearance quite natural . " After making such a deuced ass of [himself]5143-the archdeacon , by [George]171-george ! what could [the fellow]938-the fellow do ? "[1953-his brother - in - law] said [[his]5143-the archdeacon brother - in - law]1953-his brother - in - law , who naturally enjoyed the discomfiture of so near a connection ; and this was no doubt a providential circumstance for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who was thus saved from the necessity of explaining or accounting for [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother 's unexpected disappearance ; but it failed to satisfy [the general community]2115-the general community , who did not think [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish likely to give in at the first blow even of so distinguished an antagonist as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [Some of [the more charitable inhabitants of [Grange]41-grange [Lane]4-grange lane]2117-the more charitable inhabitants of grange lane]2116-some of the more charitable inhabitants of grange lane concluded that it must be the sudden illness of some relative which had called [him]115-mr cavendish away ; but then , though [he]115-mr cavendish was well known to be [one of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , neither [he]115-mr cavendish nor [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister ever spoke much of [their]2120-their connections ; and , on the whole , public opinion fluctuated between the two first suggestions — which seemed truest to nature at least , whether or not [they]2120-their might be fully corroborated by fact — which were , either that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had taken fright , as [he]115-mr cavendish might very naturally have done , at the advanced state of [his]115-mr cavendish relations with [Barbara Lake]120-barbara ; or that [he]115-mr cavendish had speculated , and lost money . In either case [his]115-mr cavendish departure would have been natural enough , and need not , perhaps , have been accomplished with quite so much precipitation ; but still such a community as that in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane was in circumstances to comprehend how [a young man]956-a young man might take fright and leave [home]287-home , either because of losing a lot of money , or getting entangled with [[a drawing - master]2123-a drawing - master 's daughter]2124-a drawing - master 's daughter . The immediate result , so far as society was concerned , was one for which [people]505-people did not know whether to be most glad or sorry . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who kept [half the people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]2126-half the people in grange lane in terror of [their]2126-half the people in grange lane lives , seemed to have lost all [her]99-mrs woodburn inspiration now [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother was away . [She]99-mrs woodburn did not seem to have the heart to take off [anybody]313-anybody , which was quite a serious matter for the amusement of [the community]1480-the community . To be sure , [some people]443-some people were thankful , as supposing [themselves]443-some people exempted from caricature ; but then unfortunately , as has been said , [the people who were most afraid for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn]2131-the people who were most afraid for mrs woodburn were precisely those who were unworthy of [her]99-mrs woodburn trouble , and had nothing about [them]2131-the people who were most afraid for mrs woodburn to give occupation to [her]99-mrs woodburn graphic powers . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who had supplied one of [the mimic]883-the mimic 's most effective studies , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was much disturbed by the failure of this element of entertainment . " [I]119-lucilla have always thought it very strange that [I]119-lucilla never had any sense of humour , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said ; " but it would not do , [you]5179-you know , if all [the world]331-the world was like [me]119-lucilla ; and society would be nothing if [everybody]300-everybody did not exert [themselves]300-everybody to the best of [their]300-everybody abilities . "[119-lucilla] There was a mournful intonation in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's voice as [she]119-lucilla said this ; for , to tell the truth , since [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's departure [she]119-lucilla had been dreadfully sensible of the utter absence of [any man who could flirt]2133-any man who could flirt . As for [Osmond Brown]153-young osmond brown and [the other boys of [his]153-young osmond brown age]2134-the other boys of his age , it might be possible to train [them]2135-them , but at the best [they]2135-them were only a provision for the future , and in the meantime [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not but be sensible of [her]88-miss marjoribanks loss . [She]88-miss marjoribanks lamented it with such sincerity that all [the world]331-the world thought [her]88-miss marjoribanks [the most perfect actress in existence]2137-the most perfect actress in existence . " [I]119-lucilla have nothing to say against any of [you]2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla would say , contemplating with the eye of [an artist [the young men of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane who were [her]119-lucilla raw material]2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material]2138-an artist the young men of grange lane who were her raw material . " [I]2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind dare say [you]2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material will all fall in love with [somebody]312-somebody sooner or later , and be very happy and good for nothing ; but [you]2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material are no assistance in any way to [society]444-society . It is [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [I]2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind am sighing for , "[2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind] said [the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind]2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind ; and even [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was beguiled out of [her]99-mrs woodburn despondency by a study so unparalleled . All this time , however , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not forgotten the last look of [[her]119-lucilla faithless admirer]1952-her faithless admirer as [he]1952-her faithless admirer faced round upon [her]119-lucilla when [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]170-mr beverley came into [the room]395-the room . [She]119-lucilla too , like [everybody else]2143-everybody else , wondered innocently why [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had gone away , and when [he]1952-her faithless admirer was coming back again ; but [she]119-lucilla never hinted to [any one]4391-any one that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had anything to do with it ; for indeed , as [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla had no positive evidence except that of a look that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had anything to do with it . By which it will be seen that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's prudence equalled [her]88-miss marjoribanks other great qualities . It would be wrong to say , however , that [her]88-miss marjoribanks curiosity was not excited , and that in a very lively way ; for the vague wonder of the public mind over a strange fact , could never be compared in intensity to the surprise and curiosity excited by something [one]4465-one has actually seen , and which gives [one]4465-one , as it were , a share in the secret,—if indeed there was a secret , which was a matter upon which [Lucilla]119-lucilla within [herself]119-lucilla had quite made up [her]119-lucilla mind . As for [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , the place which [he]5143-the archdeacon took in society was one quite different from that which had been filled by [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , as , indeed , was natural . [He]5143-the archdeacon was one of [those men who are very strong for the masculine side of Christianity]2150-those men who are very strong for the masculine side of christianity ; and when [he]5143-the archdeacon was with [the ladies]573-the ladies , [he]5143-the archdeacon had a sense that [he]5143-the archdeacon ought to be paid attention to , instead of taking that trouble in [his]5143-the archdeacon own person . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not [a woman to be blind to the advantages of this situation]2152-a woman to be blind to the advantages of this situation , but still , as was to be expected , it took [her]88-miss marjoribanks a little time to get used to it , and to make all the use of it which was practicable under the circumstances — which was all the more difficult since [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not in the least " viewy "[523-her own person] in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own person]523-her own person , but had been brought up in the old - fashioned orthodox way of having a great respect for religion , and as little to do with it as possible , which was a state of mind largely prevalent in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . But that was not in the least [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's way . It was when [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind was much occupied by this problem that [she]119-lucilla received a visit quite unexpectedly one morning from little [Rose Lake]108-rose , who had just at that time a great deal on [her]108-rose mind . For it may easily be supposed that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's sudden departure , which bewildered [the general public who had no special interest in the matter]2154-the general public who had no special interest in the matter , must have had a still more overwhelming effect upon [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , who had just been raised to the very highest pinnacle of hope , closely touching upon reality , when all [her]108-rose expectations collapsed and came to nothing in a moment . [She]108-rose would not believe at first that it could be true ; and then , when it was no longer possible to resist the absolute certainty of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's departure , [her]108-rose disappointment found vent in every kind of violence — hysterics , and other manifestations of unreason and self - will . [Rose]108-rose had been obliged to leave [the Female School of Design]2155-the female school of design upon [[her]108-rose papa]298-her papa 's overburdened shoulders , and stay at [home]287-home to nurse [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister . Perhaps [the little artist]2159-the little artist was not [the best person to take care of [a sufferer under such circumstances]2161-a sufferer under such circumstances]2160-the best person to take care of a sufferer under such circumstances ; for [she]2159-the little artist was neither unreasonable nor self - willed to speak of , though perhaps a little opinionative in [her]2159-the little artist way — and could not be brought to think that [a whole household]2162-a whole household should be disturbed and disordered , and [a young woman in good health]2163-a young woman in good health retire to [[her]2159-the little artist room]4498-her room , and lose all control of [herself]2159-the little artist , because [a young man]956-a young man , with whom [she]2159-the little artist had no acquaintance three months before , had gone out of [town]607-town unexpectedly . Perhaps it was a want of feeling on the part of [the unsympathetic sister]2167-the unsympathetic sister . [She]2159-the little artist gave out that [Barbara]120-barbara was ill , and kept up a most subdued and anxious countenance [downstairs]302-downstairs , for the benefit of [the children]4442-the children and [the maid - of - all - work]2170-the maid - of - all - work , who represented public opinion in [Grove Street]27-grove street ; but when [Rose]108-rose went into [[[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister 's room]2172-her sister 's room , where [Barbara]120-barbara kept the blinds down , and had [her]120-barbara face swollen with crying , it was with a very stern countenance that [[her]108-rose little mentor]2173-her little mentor regarded [the invalid]2174-the invalid . " [I]108-rose do not ask [you]120-barbara to have a sense of duty , "[108-rose] [Rose]108-rose said , with a certain fine disdain , " but at least [you]120-barbara might have a proper pride . "[108-rose] This was all [she]2159-the little artist took the trouble to say ; but it must be admitted that a great deal more to the same effect might be read in [her]2159-the little artist eyes , which were generally so dewy and soft , but which could flash on occasion . And then as the week drew on towards Thursday , and all [her]2159-the little artist representations proved unavailing to induce [Barbara]120-barbara to get up and prepare [herself]120-barbara for [her]120-barbara usual duties , the scorn and vexation and impatience with which [the dutiful little soul]2175-the dutiful little soul met [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister 's sullen determination that " [she]120-barbara was not able "[2159-the little artist] to fulfil [her]120-barbara ordinary engagements , roused [Rose]108-rose up to a great resolution . For [her]2159-the little artist own part [she]2159-the little artist was one of [the people who do not understand giving in]2177-the people who do not understand giving in . " What do [you]120-barbara mean by lying there ? "[108-rose] [she]108-rose said , pounding [Barbara]120-barbara down small and cutting [her]120-barbara to pieces with infallible good sense and logic ; " will that do any good ? [You]120-barbara would try to look better than usual , and sing better than usual , if [you]120-barbara had any proper pride . [I]108-rose did not fall ill when [my]108-rose flounce was passed over at the exhibition . [I]108-rose made up [my]108-rose mind that very evening about the combination for [my]108-rose veil . [I]108-rose would die rather than give in if [I]108-rose were [you]120-barbara . "[108-rose] " [Your]120-barbara flounce ! "[108-rose] sobbed [Barbara—"oh]172-barbara—"oh , [you]120-barbara unfeeling insensible thing!—as if [your]120-barbara h - heart had anything to do with — that . [I]108-rose only went to s - spite [Lucilla]119-lucilla — and [I]108-rose wo n't go — no more — oh , no more — now [he]5184-he 's been and deserted [me]108-rose . [You]120-barbara ca n't understand [my]108-rose feelings — g - go away and leave [me]108-rose alone . "[108-rose] " [Barbara]120-barbara , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , with solemnity , " [I]108-rose would forgive [you]120-barbara if [you]120-barbara would not be mean . [I]108-rose do n't understand it in one of [us]5185-us . If [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish has gone away , it shows that [he]115-mr cavendish does not care for [you]120-barbara ; and [you]108-rose would scorn [him]115-mr cavendish , and scorn to show [you]120-barbara were thinking of [him]115-mr cavendish , if [you]120-barbara had any proper pride . "[108-rose] But all the answer [Barbara]120-barbara gave was to turn away with a jerk of annoyance the old easy - chair in which [she]120-barbara was lying buried , with [her]120-barbara hands thrust up into [her]120-barbara black hair , and [her]120-barbara eyes all red ; upon which [Rose]108-rose left [her]120-barbara to carry out [her]120-barbara own resolution . [She]120-barbara was prompt in all [her]120-barbara movements , and [she]120-barbara wasted no time on reconsideration . [She]120-barbara went down into [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , [her]120-barbara little head erect , and [her]120-barbara bright eyes regarding [the world]331-the world with that air of frank recognition and acknowledgment which [Rose]108-rose felt [she]108-rose owed as [an artist]5057-an artist to [her]108-rose fellow - creatures . [They]2180-them were all [good subjects]2181-good subjects more or less , and the consciousness that [she]108-rose could draw [them]2180-them and immortalise [them]2180-them gave [her]108-rose the same sense of confidence in [their]2180-them friendliness , and [her]108-rose own perfect command of the situation , as [a young princess]2182-a young princess might have felt whose rank protected [her]108-rose like an invisible buckler . [Rose]108-rose , too , walked erect and open - eyed , in the confidence of [her]108-rose rank , which made [her]108-rose [everybody]300-everybody 's equal . It was in this frame of mind that [she]108-rose arrived at [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's house]771-dr marjoribanks 's house , and found [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was very glad to see [her]108-rose . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was pondering deeply on [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley at that moment , and [[her]88-miss marjoribanks little visitor]2185-her little visitor seemed as one sent by [heaven]2186-heaven to help [her]88-miss marjoribanks out . For to tell the truth , though [Lucilla]119-lucilla understood all about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and [men of]2187-men of [his]115-mr cavendish description , and how to manage [them]2188-them , and take full use of [their]2188-them powers , even [her]119-lucilla commanding intelligence felt the lack of experience in respect to such a case as that of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who required a different treatment to draw [him]115-mr cavendish out . [She]119-lucilla was thinking it over intently at the moment of [Rose]108-rose 's arrival , for [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not a person to give up the advantages of a novel position because [she]119-lucilla did not quite understand it . [She]119-lucilla felt within [herself]119-lucilla that there was no doubt a great effect might be produced if [she]119-lucilla could but see how to do it . And it was Thursday morning , and there was no time to lose . " [I]108-rose came to speak to [you]108-rose about [Barbara]120-barbara , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose . " [She]120-barbara is not fit to come out this morning . [I]108-rose told [her]120-barbara it was very ungrateful not to make an effort after [you]108-rose had been so kind ; but [I]108-rose am sorry to say [she]120-barbara has not a strong sense of duty ; and [I]108-rose do n't think [she]120-barbara would be able to sing or do anything but look stupid . [I]108-rose hope [you]108-rose will not think very badly of [her]120-barbara . There are some people who ca n't help giving in , [I]108-rose suppose , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , with an impatient little sigh . " And so this is [you]108-rose , [[you]108-rose dear little [Rose]108-rose]5186-you dear little rose ! "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " and [I]119-lucilla have never seen [you]108-rose before since [I]119-lucilla came [home]287-home — and [you]108-rose always were such a pet of [mine]119-lucilla at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant ! [I]119-lucilla ca n't think why [you]108-rose never came to see [me]119-lucilla before ; as for [me]119-lucilla , [you]108-rose know , [I]119-lucilla never have any time . [Poor papa]4396-poor papa has [nobody else]1541-nobody else to take care of [him]4396-poor papa , and it always was the object of [my]119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa . "[119-lucilla] " Yes , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , who was [a straightforward little woman]2190-a straightforward little woman , and not given to compliments . " [I]108-rose have a great deal to do too , "[108-rose] [she]108-rose said ; " and then all [my]108-rose spare moments [I]108-rose am working at [my]108-rose design . [Papa]94-papa always says that society accepts [artists]1658-artists for what [they]1658-artists can give , and does not expect [them]1658-artists to sacrifice [their]1658-artists time , "[108-rose] [Rose]108-rose continued , with [her]108-rose little air of dignity . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks knew very well that society was utterly unconscious of the existence of [the Lake family]2191-the lake family ; but then there is always something imposing in such a perfectly innocent and superb assumption as that to which [the young Preraphaelite]2192-the young preraphaelite had just given utterance ; and it began to dawn upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla that here was another imperfectly understood but effective instrument lying ready to [her]119-lucilla hand . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks should like to see [your]119-lucilla design , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks graciously . " [You]119-lucilla made such a pretty little wreath for the corner of [my]88-miss marjoribanks handkerchief — don't [you]119-lucilla remember?—all frogs ' legs and things . It looked so sweet in the old satin stitch . What is the matter with poor [Barbara]120-barbara ? [I]88-miss marjoribanks felt sure [she]120-barbara would catch cold and lose [her]120-barbara voice . [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall tell [papa]295-papa to go and see [her]120-barbara . As for to - night , it will be a dreadful loss to be sure , for [I]88-miss marjoribanks never could find a voice that went so well with [mine]88-miss marjoribanks . But if [you]119-lucilla are sure [she]120-barbara ca n't come — — "[88-miss marjoribanks] " When [people]505-people have not a sense of duty , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , with an indignant sigh , " nor [any proper pride,——Some]5194-any proper pride,——some are so different . [Barbara]120-barbara ought to have been [[some rich person]5195-some rich person 's daughter]5196-some rich person 's daughter , with nothing to do . [She]120-barbara would not mind being of no use in [the world]331-the world . It is a kind of temperament [I]2159-the little artist do n't understand , "[2159-the little artist] continued [the little artist]2159-the little artist . All this , it is true , was novel to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who had a kind of prejudice in favour of [the daughters of [rich persons who had nothing to do]2195-rich persons who had nothing to do]2194-the daughters of rich persons who had nothing to do ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's genius was broad and catholic , and did not insist upon comprehending everything . [She]119-lucilla gave [Rose]108-rose a sudden scrutinising look , and measured [her]108-rose mentally against the gap [she]119-lucilla had to fill . No doubt it was an experiment , and might fail signally ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was always at hand to cover deficiencies , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had that confidence in [herself]88-miss marjoribanks and [her]88-miss marjoribanks good fortune which is necessary to everybody who greatly dares . " [You]108-rose must come [yourself]108-rose this evening , [you]108-rose dear old [Rose]108-rose , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [You]108-rose know [I]88-miss marjoribanks always was fond of [you]108-rose . Oh , yes , [I]88-miss marjoribanks know [you]108-rose ca n't sing like [Barbara]120-barbara . But [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon is coming , who understands about art ; and if [you]108-rose would like to bring [your]108-rose design —— [My]88-miss marjoribanks principle has always been , that there should be a little of everything in [society]444-society , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks dare say [you]108-rose will feel a little strange at first with not knowing [the people]811-the people , but that will soon pass off — and [you]108-rose must come . "[88-miss marjoribanks] When [she]119-lucilla had said this , [Lucilla]119-lucilla bestowed upon [little Rose]108-rose a friendly schoolfellow kiss , putting [her]119-lucilla hands upon [the little artist]2159-the little artist 's shoulders , and looking [her]108-rose full in the face as [she]119-lucilla did so . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [you]108-rose can talk , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla did not say " Go away now , and leave [me]119-lucilla to [my]119-lucilla arrangements ; "[119-lucilla] but [Rose]108-rose , who was quick - witted , understood that the salute was a dismissal , and [she]108-rose went away accordingly , tingling with pride and excitement and pleasure and a kind of pain . The idea of practically exemplifying , in [[her]108-rose own person]523-her own person , the kind of demeanour which [society]444-society ought to expect from [an artist]5057-an artist had not occurred to [Rose]108-rose ; but destiny having arranged it so , [she]108-rose was not [the woman]333-the woman to withdraw from [her]108-rose responsibilities . [She]108-rose said to [herself]108-rose that it would be shabby for [her]108-rose who was known to have opinions on this subject , to shrink from carrying them out ; and stimulated [her]108-rose courage by recourse to [her]108-rose principles , as [people]505-people do who feel [themselves]505-people [bound to lay sacrifices on the altar of duty]2202-bound to lay sacrifices on the altar of duty . Notwithstanding this elevated view of the emergency , it must be admitted that a sudden thought of what [she]108-rose would wear had flushed to [Rose]108-rose 's very finger - tips , with a heat and tingle of which [the little heroine]2203-the little heroine was ashamed . For it was Thursday morning , and there was not a moment to be lost . However , after the first thrill which this idea had given [her]108-rose , [Rose]108-rose bethought [herself]108-rose once more of [her]108-rose principles , and stilled [her]108-rose beating heart . It was not for [her]108-rose to think of what [she]108-rose was to put on , [she]108-rose who had so often proclaimed the exemption of " [a family of artists "]5201-a family of artists "[108-rose] from the rules which weigh so hard upon [the common world]2204-the common world . " [We]5202-we have a rank of [our]5202-we own , "[108-rose] [she]108-rose said to [herself]108-rose , but with that tremor which always accompanies the transference of a purely theoretical and even fantastic rule of conduct into practical ground—"We are [everybody]300-everybody 's equal , and [we]5202-we are [nobody]4434-nobody 's equal — and when [papa]295-papa begins to be appreciated as [he]295-papa ought to be , and [Willie]151-willie has made a Name — — "[108-rose] This was always the point at which [Rose]108-rose broke off , falling into reverie that could not be expressed in words ; but [she]108-rose had no leisure to remark upon the chance " compositions "[108-rose] in [the street]777-the street , or the effects of light and shade , as [she]108-rose went [home]287-home . A sudden and heavy responsibility had fallen upon [her]108-rose shoulders , and [she]108-rose would have scorned [herself]108-rose had [she]108-rose deserted [her]108-rose post . But the anticipations of [Rose Lake]108-rose were trifling matters in comparison with the universal interest and even excitement which attended [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's first appearance in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . What might be called [his]5143-the archdeacon first public appearance took place at [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's table]1955-dr marjoribanks 's table , although [he]5143-the archdeacon had previously dined at [the Rectory]553-the rectory , and also at [Sir John Richmond]158-sir john 's , besides that there had been [somebody]312-somebody to dinner at [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's almost every day ; but then there were only [county people]1610-county people at [Sir John]158-sir john 's , and [[Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's guests]2212-mr bury 's guests naturally counted for very little in [Grange Lane;—indeed]41-grange , it was confidently reported that [the Rector]567-the rector had invited [[Mr Tufton]110-mr tufton of [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel]2214-mr tufton of salem chapel to meet [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , and that , but for [the Dissenting minister]2216-the dissenting minister having more sense and knowing [his]5143-the archdeacon place , that unseemly conjunction would have taken place , to the horror of [all right - thinking people]2217-all right - thinking people . So that [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's]2218-dr marjoribanks 's was in reality [the first house where [he]90-dr marjoribanks had any chance of seeing society]2219-the first house where he had any chance of seeing society . [It]2220-it would perhaps be using too strong a word to say that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was anxious about the success of [her]88-miss marjoribanks arrangements for this particular evening ; but , at the same time , it must be admitted that the circumstances were such as to justify a little anxiety . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was gone , who , to do [him]115-mr cavendish justice , was always agreeable , and [his]115-mr cavendish departure disturbed [the habitual party]2221-the habitual party ; and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had lost all [her]99-mrs woodburn powers , as it seemed , and sat at [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's left hand , looking just like [other people]279-other people , and evidently not to be in the least depended on ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was aware that [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn was not coming , which made , if nothing else , a change in the programme . No music , [nobody to do the flirting]2223-nobody to do the flirting , nor to supply the dramatic by - play to which [Grange Lane]4-grange lane had become accustomed ; and [a new man to be made use of , and to be done honour to , and introduced in society]2224-a new man to be made use of , and to be done honour to , and introduced in society . [A young woman of powers inferior to those of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks]2225-a young woman of powers inferior to those of miss marjoribanks would have sunk under such a weight of responsibility , and there was no doubt that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was a little excited . [She]119-lucilla felt that everything depended upon [her]119-lucilla courage and self - possession . If [she]119-lucilla but lost [her]119-lucilla head for a moment and lost command of affairs , everything might have been lost ; but then fortunately [she]119-lucilla knew [herself]119-lucilla and what [she]119-lucilla could do , and had a modest confidence that [she]119-lucilla would not lose [her]119-lucilla head ; and thus [she]119-lucilla could still eat [her]119-lucilla dinner with the composure of genius , though it would be wrong to deny that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was a little pale . And then , as if all these things had not been enough to discourage [the lady of the house]4811-the lady of the house , another discordant element was added by the presence of [Mr Bury]109-mr bury and [[his]109-mr bury sister]577-his sister , whom it had been necessary to ask to meet [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . [The Rector]567-the rector , though [he]567-the rector was very Low - Church , has no particular objections to a good dinner — but [he]567-the rector made a principle of talking of that important daily necessity in a disparaging , or at best in a patronising way , which roused [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's temper ; and sometimes [the Doctor]326-the doctor would launch a shaft of medical wit at [his]326-the doctor spiritual guide , which [Mr Bury]109-mr bury had no means of parrying . Nor was this the only danger to which the peace of [the party]2005-the party was exposed . For [the Rector]567-the rector , at the same time , regarded [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley with a certain critical suspiciousness , such as is seldom to be encountered except among [clergymen]2090-clergymen . [He]326-the doctor did not know much about [[his]326-the doctor clerical superior , who had only recently been appointed to [[his]326-the doctor archdeaconry]2235-his archdeaconry]2234-his clerical superior , who had only recently been appointed to his archdeaconry ; but there was something in [his]567-the rector air , [his]567-the rector looks , and demeanour , which indicated what [Mr Bury]109-mr bury considered a loose way of thinking . When [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon made any remark [the Rector]567-the rector would pause and look up from [his]567-the rector plate to listen to it , with [his]567-the rector fork suspended in the air the while — and then [he]567-the rector would exchange glances with [[his]567-the rector sister]577-his sister , who was on the other side of the table . All this , it may be supposed , was a little discomposing for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who had the responsibility of everything , and who could now look for no assistance among [the ordinary members of [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's party]2239-the ordinary members of her father 's party , who were , as a general rule , much more occupied with the dinner than with anything else that was going on . In such a state of affairs , it was a great relief to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks when [the Archdeacon , who occupied the post of honour]2241-the archdeacon , who occupied the post of honour by [her]88-miss marjoribanks side , made a lively new beginning in the conversation . It had not to call flagged before — not precisely flagged — but still there were indications of approaching exhaustion , such as can always be perceived half a mile off by [anybody who has any experience in society]2242-anybody who has any experience in society , and when [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon took up the ball with all the liveliness of [a man who is interested in a special question]2244-a man who is interested in a special question , it will not be difficult to [any lady who has ever been in such circumstances]2245-any lady who has ever been in such circumstances to realise to [herself]2245-any lady who has ever been in such circumstances [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's sense of gratitude and relief . " By the bye , "[170-mr beverley] said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , " [I]5143-the archdeacon meant to ask if [any one]4391-any one knew [a man whom [I]5143-the archdeacon am sure [I]5143-the archdeacon caught a glimpse of the first day [I]5143-the archdeacon was in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford . Perhaps it was in the morning after [I]5143-the archdeacon arrived , to be precise . [I]5143-the archdeacon ca n't recollect exactly . If [he]5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford lives about [here]4529-here , [he]5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford ought to be known , for [he]5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford is [a clever amusing sort of fellow]5209-a clever amusing sort of fellow . [I]5143-the archdeacon do n't know if [Carlingford]3-carlingford is more blessed than [other country towns]5210-other country towns with [people of that complexion]5211-people of that complexion , "[5143-the archdeacon] said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , turning to [Lucilla]119-lucilla with a smile . [His]5143-the archdeacon smile , as [he]5143-the archdeacon paused and turned to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , was such as conveys a kind of challenge when it is addressed to [a young lady]4507-a young lady , and meant to lead to a lively little combat by the way ; and yet there was something of keen personal anxiety and animosity in it . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was conscious of an immediate thrill of curiosity , but still it was curiosity unmingled with any excitement , and [she]119-lucilla had no particular objection to respond . " [Everybody]300-everybody is nice in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " [some people]443-some people are always finding fault with [[their]443-some people neighbours]592-their neighbours , but [I]88-miss marjoribanks always get on so well with [everybody]300-everybody[I]88-miss marjoribanks suppose it is [my]88-miss marjoribanks luck . "[88-miss marjoribanks] This was not precisely an answer to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's question ; and there was [somebody at the table]2249-somebody at the table who could have fallen upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla and beaten [her]119-lucilla for putting off the revelation which trembled on the lips of [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , and yet would have given anything in [the world]331-the world to silence [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , and felt capable of rushing at [him]5143-the archdeacon like a fury and tearing [his]5143-the archdeacon tongue out , or suffocating [him]5143-the archdeacon , to stop the next words that [he]5143-the archdeacon was going to say . But [nobody]4434-nobody knew anything about this , or could see into the one heart that had begun to flutter and throb with alarm ; for outwardly , [all the well - dressed , cheerful people at [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's table]2253-all the well - dressed , cheerful people at dr marjoribanks 's table sat eating [their]2253-all the well - dressed , cheerful people at dr marjoribanks 's table dinner , one precisely like another , as if there had been no such thing as mystery or terror in [the world]331-the world . " [You]5216-you must not expect [me]5143-the archdeacon to believe in the perfection of [human society]5217-human society , "[5143-the archdeacon] said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , going on in the same strain ; " [I]2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis would much rather pin [my]2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis faith to the amiable dispositions of [one young lady]5218-one young lady who always finds [[her]5218-one young lady neighbours]585-her neighbours agreeable — and [I]2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis hope [she]5218-one young lady makes no exception to the rule , "[2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis] said [the Broad - Churchman in a parenthesis]2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis , with a smile and a bow — and then [he]5143-the archdeacon raised [his]5143-the archdeacon voice a little : " [The man [I]5143-the archdeacon speak of]5220-the man i speak of is really [a very amusing fellow]5221-a very amusing fellow , and very well got up , and calculated to impose upon [ordinary observers]5222-ordinary observers . It is quite a curious story ; [he]5220-the man i speak of was [a son of [a trainer]5224-a trainer or something of that sort about [Newmarket]173-newmarket]5223-a son of a trainer or something of that sort about newmarket . [Old Lord Monmouth]174-old lord monmouth took an extraordinary fancy to [him]5220-the man i speak of , and had [him]5220-the man i speak of constantly about [[his]5220-the man i speak of place]5225-his place — at one time , indeed , [he]174-old lord monmouth half brought [him]5220-the man i speak of up along with [[his]174-old lord monmouth grandson]5226-his grandson , [you]5227-you know . [He]5220-the man i speak of always was [a handsome fellow]5228-a handsome fellow , and picked up a little polish ; and really , for [people not quite used to the real thing]5229-people not quite used to the real thing , was as nearly like [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman — — "[5143-the archdeacon] " Come , now , [I]162-mr woodburn do n't put any faith in that , "[162-mr woodburn] said [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn . " [I]5143-the archdeacon do n't pretend to be much of [a one for fine company]5231-a one for fine company [myself]5143-the archdeacon , but [I]5143-the archdeacon know [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman when [I]5143-the archdeacon see [him]5077-a gentleman ; [a snob]5233-a snob always overdoes it , [you]5227-you know — — "[5143-the archdeacon] " [I]5143-the archdeacon never said [this man]5070-this man was [a snob]5233-a snob , "[5143-the archdeacon] said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , with a refined expression of disgust at the interruption flitting over [his]5143-the archdeacon features ; " on the contrary , if [he]5070-this man had only been honest , [he]5070-this man would have been really [a very nice fellow]5236-a very nice fellow — — "[5143-the archdeacon] " [[My]109-mr bury dear sir]5237-my dear sir , "[109-mr bury] said [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , " excuse [me]567-the rector for breaking in — perhaps [I]567-the rector am old - fashioned , but do n't [you]5237-my dear sir think it 's a pity to treat the question of honesty so lightly ? [A dishonest person]5238-a dishonest person has a precious soul to be saved , and may be [a most deeply interesting character]5239-a most deeply interesting character ; but to speak of [him]5238-a dishonest person as [a very nice fellow]5236-a very nice fellow , is — pardon [me]567-the rector[I]567-the rector think it 's a pity ; especially in mixed society , where it is so important for [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman to be guarded in [his]5109-a clergyman expressions , "[567-the rector] said [the Rector]567-the rector . When [Mr Bury]109-mr bury began to speak , [everybody else at table]2259-everybody else at table ceased talking , and gave serious attention to what was going on , for the prospect of a passage of arms between [the two clergymen]2260-the two clergymen was an opportunity too captivating to be lost . " [I]5143-the archdeacon hope [[Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's dishonest friends]5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends will pardon [me]5143-the archdeacon , "[5143-the archdeacon] said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ; " [I]5143-the archdeacon mean no harm to [their]5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends superior claims . Does [anybody]313-anybody know [the man here]5244-the man here , [I]5143-the archdeacon wonder ? [He]5244-the man here had changed [his]5244-the man here name when [I]5143-the archdeacon knew [him]5244-the man here , and there is no telling what [he]5244-the man here may call [himself]5244-the man here now . [I]5143-the archdeacon assure [you]5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends [he]5244-the man here was [a very good - looking fellow]5245-a very good - looking fellow — dark , good features , nearly six feet high — — "[5143-the archdeacon] " Oh , please do n't say any more , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not quite have explained why [she]88-miss marjoribanks interrupted these personal details ; " if [you]5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends tell [me]88-miss marjoribanks what [he]5244-the man here is like , [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall fancy everybody [I]88-miss marjoribanks meet is [him]5244-the man here ; [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum is dark , and has good features , and is nearly six feet high . Never mind what [he]5244-the man here is like ; [[you]5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends gentlemen]5246-you gentlemen can never describe [anybody]313-anybody[you]5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends always keep to generals ; tell [us]5246-you gentlemen what [he]5244-the man here has done . "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Somebody]312-somebody drew a long breath at the table when [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon obeyed [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's injunction . [More than one person]2264-more than one person caught the sound , but even [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's keen eyes could not make out beyond controversy from whom it proceeded . To be sure , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind was in a most curious state of tumult and confusion . [She]119-lucilla was not one of [the people who take a long time to form [their]2265-the people who take a long time to form their conclusions conclusions]2265-the people who take a long time to form their conclusions ; but the natural conclusion to which [she]119-lucilla felt inclined to jump in this case was one so monstrous and incredible that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt [her]88-miss marjoribanks only safeguard in the whirl of possibilities was to reject it altogether , and make up [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind that it was impossible ; and then all the correspondences and apparent corroborations began to dance and whirl about [her]119-lucilla in a bewildering ring till [her]119-lucilla own brain seemed to spin with [them]2266-them . [She]119-lucilla was as much afraid lest [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon by some chance should fall upon a really individual feature which [the world]331-the world in general could identify , as if [she]119-lucilla had had any real concern in the matter . But then , fortunately , there was not much chance of that ; for it was one of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's principles that [men]4399-men never can describe [each other]679-each other . [She]119-lucilla listened , however , with such a curious commotion in [her]119-lucilla mind , that [she]119-lucilla did not quite make out what [he]5143-the archdeacon was saying , and only pieced it up in little bits from memory afterwards . Not that it was a very dreadful story . It was not a narrative of robbery or murder , or anything very alarming ; but if it could by any possibility turn out that [the man of whom [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley was speaking]2271-the man of whom mr beverley was speaking had ever been received in society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , then it would be a dreadful blow to [the community]1480-the community , and destroy public confidence for ever in [the social leaders]2273-the social leaders . This was what [Lucilla]119-lucilla was thinking in [her]119-lucilla sudden turmoil of amazement and apprehension . And all this time there was [another person at table]2274-another person at table who knew all about it twenty times better than [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and knew what was coming , and had a still more intense terror lest some personal detail might drop from [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley 's lips which [the public in general]2275-the public in general would recognise . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley went on with [his]170-mr beverley story with a curious sort of personal keenness in [his]170-mr beverley way of telling it , but never dreaming for a moment that anybody that heard [him]170-mr beverley was disturbed or excited by it . " [He]5143-the archdeacon has a mark on [his]5143-the archdeacon face , "[5143-the archdeacon] [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon said — but here [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks gave a little cry , and held up both [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands in dismay . " Do n't tell [us]5248-us what marks [he]5143-the archdeacon has on [his]5143-the archdeacon face , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks know that [I]88-miss marjoribanks shall think [every man who is dark , and has good features , and is six feet]5249-every man who is dark , and has good features , and is six feet , must be [him]5143-the archdeacon . [I]88-miss marjoribanks wonder if it could be [[my]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]4466-my cousin [Tom]117-tom ; [he]117-tom has a little mark on [his]117-tom face — and it would be just like [his]117-tom dreadful luck , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow . Would it be right to give up [[one]4465-one 's own cousin]5253-one 's own cousin if it should turn out to be [Tom]117-tom ? "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [The people who were sitting at [her]88-miss marjoribanks end of the table]2277-the people who were sitting at her end of the table laughed , but there was no laughing in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind . And this fright and panic were poor preparatives for the evening , which had to be got through creditably with so few resources , and with such a total reversal of the ordinary programme . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was still tingling with curiosity and alarm when [she]88-miss marjoribanks rose from the table . If it should really come to pass that [an adventurer]2278-an adventurer had been received into [the best society of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]2279-the best society of carlingford , and that [the best judges]539-the best judges had not been able to discriminate between the false and true , how could [any one]4391-any one expect that [Grange Lane]4-grange lane would continue to confide its most important arrangements to such incompetent hands ? Such was the dreadful question that occupied all [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's thoughts . So far as [the adventurer]2282-the adventurer [himself]2282-the adventurer was concerned , no doubt [he]2282-the adventurer deserved anything that might come upon [him]2282-the adventurer ; but the judgment which might overtake [the careless shepherds who had admitted the wolf into the fold]2283-the careless shepherds who had admitted the wolf into the fold was much more in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind than any question of abstract justice . So that it was not entirely with a philanthropical intention that [she]88-miss marjoribanks stopped [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley and put an end to [his]170-mr beverley dangerous details . Now [she]88-miss marjoribanks came to think of it , [she]88-miss marjoribanks began to remember that [nobody of [her]88-miss marjoribanks acquaintance]2284-nobody of her acquaintance had any mark on [his]170-mr beverley face ; but still it was best not to inquire too closely . It was thus with a preoccupied mind that [she]88-miss marjoribanks went up to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , feeling less in spirits for [her]88-miss marjoribanks work than on any previous occasion . It was the first of the unlucky nights , which [every woman of [Lucilla]119-lucilla]2286-every woman of lucilla 's large and public - spirited views must calculate upon as inevitable now and then . There was no moon , and [the Richmonds]2287-the richmonds naturally were absent , and so were [the Miss Browns]135-the miss browns , who were staying [there]4723-there on a visit — for it was after the engagement between [Lydia[1 ]]175-lydia[1 ] and [John]158-sir john ; and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was away ( though perhaps under the circumstances that was no disadvantage ) ; and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was silenced ; and even [Barbara Lake]120-barbara had failed [[her]120-barbara patroness]1330-her patroness . " [You]119-lucilla are not in spirits to - night , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[my]96-mrs chiley poor dear]4755-my poor dear , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , as [they]2290-they went [upstairs]362-upstairs ; and [the kind old lady]1889-the kind old lady cast a fierce glance at [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who was going before [them]2290-they with [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , as if it could be [her]1889-the kind old lady fault . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " [I]119-lucilla am in perfect spirits ; it is only the responsibility , [you]96-mrs chiley know . [Poor Barbara]120-barbara is ill , and [we]2290-they ca n't have any music , and what if [people]505-people should be bored ? When [one]4465-one has [real friends]5257-real friends to stand by [one]4465-one it is different , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with an intonation that was not intended for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " and [I]119-lucilla always stand by [[my]119-lucilla friends]4577-my friends . "[119-lucilla] This was the spirit with which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went [upstairs]362-upstairs . It was a sentiment which pervaded [her]88-miss marjoribanks whole life . Even when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had occasion to be sufficiently displeased with [the people who surrounded [her]88-miss marjoribanks]2294-the people who surrounded her , and to feel that [her]88-miss marjoribanks own loyal friendship met with no adequate response , this was the unfailing inspiration of [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not rush into opposition because [any misguided man]2295-any misguided man or [woman]732-woman failed for the moment to appreciate [her]88-miss marjoribanks efforts , and return , as [they]2295-any misguided man ought to have been glad to do , [her]88-miss marjoribanks sentiments of kindness . On the contrary , nothing could have been more long - suffering and tolerant and benign than the feelings with which [Lucilla]119-lucilla regarded [the unfortunate persons who mistook or did not appreciate [her]119-lucilla]2297-the unfortunate persons who mistook or did not appreciate her . [She]119-lucilla knew [herself]119-lucilla , which , however superior [they]2295-any misguided man might be , was something [they]2295-any misguided man could not know ; and [she]119-lucilla could afford to be sorry ( for [their]2295-any misguided man own sakes ) for [their]2295-any misguided man want of discrimination . If there should happen to be [somebody in [Grange]41-grange Lane who had gained admittance into society under false pretences , not even such an offence , grievous as it was , could induce [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to condemn [the culprit]1119-the culprit unheard . It was at once [her]88-miss marjoribanks settled resolution , and a peculiarity of [her]88-miss marjoribanks character , to stand by [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friends]1868-her friends]2298-somebody in grange lane who had gained admittance into society under false pretences , not even such an offence , grievous as it was , could induce miss marjoribanks to condemn the culprit unheard . it was at once her settled resolution , and a peculiarity of her character , to stand by her friends ; and whatever might be the thoughts in [her]88-miss marjoribanks own mind , [her]88-miss marjoribanks immediate decision was to shut [her]88-miss marjoribanks ears to every indication of [the culprit]1119-the culprit 's personality , and to be blind to every suggestion that could identify [him]1119-the culprit . [People who like to discover the alloy which blends with all human motives]2302-people who like to discover the alloy which blends with all human motives , may suppose that [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt [her]119-lucilla own credit as [the leader of [society at stake]2304-society at stake]2303-the leader of society at stake , and would not admit that [she]119-lucilla had been duped . But this had in reality but a very small share in the matter . [Her]119-lucilla instinct , even when reason suggested that [she]119-lucilla should be doubtful of [them]1868-her friends , was always to side with [[her]119-lucilla own friends]2305-her own friends ; and though there might be [persons included in that sacred number who were scarcely worthy of the character]2306-persons included in that sacred number who were scarcely worthy of the character , yet [Lucilla]119-lucilla , like [every lofty character]2307-every lofty character , could act but according to [her]119-lucilla own nature , and could not forsake [any one whom [she]119-lucilla supposed to be thus mysteriously and darkly assailed . And [she]119-lucilla had [her]119-lucilla reward]2308-any one whom she supposed to be thus mysteriously and darkly assailed . and she had her reward . There are virtues in [this world]277-this world which go without any recompense , but there are other virtues upon which [a prompt guerdon]2310-a prompt guerdon is bestowed ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla possessed this happier development . Whether it was that little speech of [hers]119-lucilla which touched [the mimic]883-the mimic 's heart , or whether the effect was produced by some other secret influence , it is certain that this was the night on which [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's talent came to what may be called a sort of apotheosis . [She]119-lucilla shook off [her]119-lucilla languor as by a sudden inspiration , and gave such a sketch of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon as up to this day is remembered more clearly in [Carlingford]3-carlingford than [the man]1681-the man [himself]1681-the man . [She]119-lucilla took [him]1681-the man off to [his]1681-the man very face , and [he]1681-the man never found it out , though [everybody else]2143-everybody else did , and [the house]339-the house shook with restrained laughter . And as if this was not enough , [Rose Lake]108-rose had come with [her]108-rose portfolio , with some sketches of [[her]108-rose brother]1449-her brother 's ( who afterwards became so celebrated ) in it , which electrified [all the people who were fond of art]2317-all the people who were fond of art ; and by the side of [the young Preraphaelite]2192-the young preraphaelite was [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , who had come " to spite [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[99-mrs woodburn] and who remained unwittingly to grace [her]99-mrs woodburn triumph . [She]99-mrs woodburn stood by [herself]99-mrs woodburn , all wan and crumpled , all the night , showing [her]99-mrs woodburn disappointment and rage and jilted state so clearly in [her]99-mrs woodburn face , as to afford to [all the mammas in [[her]99-mrs woodburn neighbourhood]2320-her neighbourhood]2319-all the mammas in her neighbourhood a most startling example of the danger of showing [your]2321-your feelings , with which to point a moral to [the other young people]2322-the other young people about . [She]99-mrs woodburn had come because [Rose]108-rose was coming , and [she]99-mrs woodburn would not be eclipsed by [[her]99-mrs woodburn younger sister]1468-her younger sister . But [nobody]4434-nobody took any notice of [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn on this miserable evening ; [nobody]4434-nobody asked [her]99-mrs woodburn to sing , or offered [her]99-mrs woodburn a seat , or even spoke to [her]99-mrs woodburn , except [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who in [her]119-lucilla magnanimity found time to say a word as [she]99-mrs woodburn passed . [She]99-mrs woodburn was carelessly dressed , and [her]99-mrs woodburn hair was hastily arranged , and [her]99-mrs woodburn eyes were red . [She]99-mrs woodburn had no desire to look as if [she]99-mrs woodburn had not been jilted , and had no proper pride , as [Rose]108-rose said ; and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who was [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's partisan and champion , and who thought poor [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn deserved it all , seized the opportunity , and delivered a little lecture on the subject to [the first group of girls who came in [her]119-lucilla way]2326-the first group of girls who came in her way . " A disappointment may happen to [any one]4391-any one , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; " and so long as [they]2326-the first group of girls who came in her way had done nothing unbecoming , [nobody]4434-nobody could blame [them]2326-the first group of girls who came in her way ; but , [[my]870-the old lady dears]5262-my dears , whatever [you]5262-my dears do , do n't show it like that ! It makes [me]870-the old lady ashamed of [my]870-the old lady sex . And only look at [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! "[870-the old lady] said [the old lady]870-the old lady . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had the best of it now . Instead of a failure , such as for a moment seemed likely , [she]119-lucilla had a triumphant success . [She]119-lucilla , and [she]119-lucilla only , said a word of kindness to [[her]119-lucilla formerly triumphant rival]2328-her formerly triumphant rival . [She]119-lucilla drove [her]119-lucilla chariot over [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , and drew an advantage even from [her]99-mrs woodburn sullen looks and red eyes . And the only thing that dissatisfied [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley in the entire course of the evening was the trustful confidence with which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks left [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , [the ( possible ) new candidate for [her]88-miss marjoribanks favour]2330-the ( possible ) new candidate for her favour , beside [the Lakes]2331-the lakes and [their]2331-the lakes portfolio of drawings . In this , as in all other things , [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but follow the dictates of [her]119-lucilla magnanimous nature . And even [her]119-lucilla own prospects , as [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend lamented , were as nothing to [her]119-lucilla in comparison with the good of [society]444-society . Experience ought to have taught [her]119-lucilla better ; but then experience rarely does that amount of practical good which is generally attributed to it in [the world]331-the world . [Lucilla]119-lucilla gave [little Rose]108-rose the fullest opportunity of showing [her]119-lucilla drawings to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon and awakening [his]5143-the archdeacon curiosity , and even securing [his]5143-the archdeacon affections , as [the jealous observer]2336-the jealous observer thought ; and [everybody]300-everybody knows how little is necessary , if [a young woman]454-a young woman likes to exert [herself]454-a young woman , to lead [a poor man]1381-a poor man to [his]1381-a poor man undoing ; and [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , though [an archdeacon]5117-an archdeacon , was most probably , in this respect at least , no wiser than [other men]2341-other men . This was the painful aspect of the case which [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley discussed with [[her]96-mrs chiley husband]283-her husband when [they]2343-they got [home]287-home . " [He]5143-the archdeacon is not like what [clergymen]2090-clergymen were in [our]2343-they day , "[870-the old lady] said [the old lady]870-the old lady , " but still [he]5143-the archdeacon is very nice , and has a nice position , and it would just suit [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; but to think of [her]119-lucilla going and leaving [him]5143-the archdeacon with [these Lake girls]5264-these lake girls , notwithstanding the lesson [she]119-lucilla has had ! and [I]96-mrs chiley have no doubt [the little one]5265-the little one is just as designing and nasty as [the other]5266-the other . If it should come to anything , [she]119-lucilla has only [herself]119-lucilla to blame , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . As for [the Colonel]595-the colonel , [he]595-the colonel took it more calmly , as [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman might be expected to do . " [You]96-mrs chiley may trust [a parson]5267-a parson for that , "[2047-the old soldier] said [the old soldier]2047-the old soldier . " [He]5267-a parson knows what [he]5267-a parson is about . [You]96-mrs chiley will never find [him]5267-a parson make such an ass of [himself]5267-a parson as [young Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did . "[2047-the old soldier] But this only made [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley sigh the more . " [Poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ! "[870-the old lady] said [the old lady]870-the old lady . " [I]1027-the colonel 's wife will never blame [him]115-mr cavendish , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow . It was all that deceitful thing laying [her]1027-the colonel 's wife snares for [him]115-mr cavendish . For [my]1027-the colonel 's wife part [I]1027-the colonel 's wife never like to have anything to do with [those artist kind of people]5269-those artist kind of people[they]5269-those artist kind of people are [all adventurers]5270-all adventurers , "[1027-the colonel 's wife] said [[the Colonel]595-the colonel 's wife]1027-the colonel 's wife ; and [she]1027-the colonel 's wife went to bed with this unchristian persuasion in [her]1027-the colonel 's wife mind . While [every one else]2352-every one else regarded the matter with , to some extent , a personal bias , [the only person who looked at it abstractly]2353-the only person who looked at it abstractly , and contemplated not the accidents of an evening , but the work itself , which was progressing in the face of all kinds of social difficulties , was [the master - mind which first conceived the grand design]2354-the master - mind which first conceived the grand design of turning the chaotic elements of society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford into one grand unity . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not blind to the dangers that surrounded [her]119-lucilla , nor indifferent to the partial disappointment [she]119-lucilla had undergone ; but [she]119-lucilla saw that , in spite of all , [her]119-lucilla great work was making progress . And when [we]2355-we announce that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks was satisfied , there remains little more to say . As for [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , [he]5143-the archdeacon , as was natural , knew nothing about the matter . [He]5143-the archdeacon said again , with the natural obtuseness which is so general among [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen , that it had been a very pleasant party . " [She]88-miss marjoribanks has a fine clear candid nature , "[170-mr beverley] said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , which certainly was better than pronouncing solemnly that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was [a good woman]2358-a good woman , which was what [he]5143-the archdeacon said of [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley and [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , in the lump , as it were , without considering how unlike [they]2359-they were to [each other]679-each other . That was all [he]5143-the archdeacon , being only [a man]285-a man , knew about it . But though [Lucilla]119-lucilla was satisfied with the events of the evening , it would be vain to deny that there were perturbations in [her]119-lucilla mind as [she]119-lucilla laid [her]119-lucilla head upon [her]119-lucilla maiden pillow . [She]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla again with profounder fervour , that fortunately [her]119-lucilla affections had not been engaged ; but there were more things than affections to be taken into consideration . Could it be possible that mystery , and perhaps imposture , of one kind or another , had crossed the sacred threshold of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; and that [people]505-people might find out and cast in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's face the dreadful discovery that [a man]285-a man had been received in [[her]119-lucilla house]2364-her house who was not what [he]285-a man appeared to be ? When such an idea crossed [her]119-lucilla mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks shivered under [her]119-lucilla satin quilt . Of course [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not change the nature of the fact one way or another ; but , at least , it was [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty to act with great circumspection , so that if possible it might not be found out — for [Lucilla]119-lucilla appreciated fully the difference that exists between wrong and discovery . If [any man]2100-any man was imposing upon [[his]2100-any man neighbours]1363-his neighbours and telling lies about [himself]2100-any man , it was [his]2100-any man own fault ; but if [a leader of society]773-a leader of society were to betray the fact of having received and petted [such a person]2368-such a person , then the responsibility was on [her]119-lucilla shoulders . And softer thoughts mingled with these prudential considerations — that sweet yet stern resolution to stand by [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had this evening expressed , and that sense of pity for [everybody who is unfortunate which asserts itself even in the strongest of female intelligences]2370-everybody who is unfortunate which asserts itself even in the strongest of female intelligences . On the whole , it was clear that prudence was the great thing required , and a determination not to give too hasty heed to anything , nor to put [herself]119-lucilla in the wrong by any alarmist policy . Fortunately the respectability of [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's house]771-dr marjoribanks 's house was enough to cover [its guests]2372-its guests with a shining buckler . Thus [Lucilla]119-lucilla calmed down [her]119-lucilla own apprehensions , and succeeded in convincing [herself]119-lucilla that if [the impostor whom the Archdeacon]2373-the impostor whom the archdeacon had seen had been really received in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , it was so much the worse for [the impostor]2374-the impostor ; but that , in the meantime , in the lack of evidence it was much the best thing to take no notice . If there was [any one else in Carlingford who regarded that past danger with a livelier horror and a more distinct fear]2375-any one else in carlingford who regarded that past danger with a livelier horror and a more distinct fear , certainly [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had no way of knowing of it ; and [nobody had been remarked as being in a despondent condition , or , indeed , in anything but the highest spirits , in the course of this Thursday]2376-nobody had been remarked as being in a despondent condition , or , indeed , in anything but the highest spirits , in the course of this thursday , except the ungrateful creature who had begun all the mischief ; and tolerant as [Lucilla]119-lucilla was , it would have been going beyond the limits of nature to have expected that [she]119-lucilla could have been profoundly sorry for [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . At the same time , poor [Barbara]120-barbara , though [she]120-barbara was not [an elevated character]2377-an elevated character , had gone [home]287-home in a very sad state of mind . [She]120-barbara had taken courage to ask [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn about [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother , and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had made the very briefest and rudest response to [her]120-barbara question , and had " taken off "[99-mrs woodburn] [her]99-mrs woodburn woe - begone looks almost to [her]99-mrs woodburn very face . And [no one]281-no one had shown the least sympathy for [the forsaken one]2381-the forsaken one . [She]120-barbara had not even been called from [her]120-barbara solitude to sing , which might have been something , and it was [Rose]108-rose , as [she]120-barbara said to [herself]120-barbara , who had attracted all the attention ; for , like [most selfish people]2382-most selfish people , [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , though keenly aware of [her]99-mrs woodburn own wrongs , had no eyes to perceive that [Rose]108-rose , who had [a proud little spirit]2383-a proud little spirit , was anything but satisfied with the evening 's entertainment , to which [she]108-rose had [herself]108-rose so largely contributed . " [I]99-mrs woodburn feel as if [I]99-mrs woodburn should never see [him]2381-the forsaken one more , "[99-mrs woodburn] [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn said , quite subdued and broken down , with a burst of tears , as [the two]678-the two went [home]287-home ; and poor little [Rose]108-rose , who was soft - hearted , forgot all [her]108-rose disapprobation in sympathy . " Never mind [them]678-the two , [dear]4458-dear ; [they]678-the two have no feeling . [We]678-the two must cling together all the closer , and try to be everything to [each other]679-each other , "[108-rose] [Rose]108-rose said , with eyes which were full , but which would not shed any tears . What was passing through [her]108-rose own mind was , that it was not for [herself]108-rose , but for [her]108-rose portfolio and the talk that arose over it , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had asked [her]108-rose ; but , at the same time , [she]108-rose said to [herself]108-rose , that all that was nothing in comparison to the wound of the heart under which [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn was suffering . " [Dear]4458-dear , never mind , [we]678-the two will be everything to [each other]679-each other , "[108-rose] said poor little romantic [Rose]108-rose ; and [the elder sister]2386-the elder sister , even in the depths of [her]2386-the elder sister dejection , could have given [her]108-rose a good shake for uttering such an absurd sentiment ; for a great deal of good it would do to be everything to [each other]679-each other — as if that could ever replace the orange blossoms and the wedding tour , and [the carriage]2388-the carriage and [handsome house]2389-handsome house , which were included in the name of [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ! " And [he]115-mr cavendish was such [a dear]4479-a dear ! "[108-rose] [she]108-rose said to [herself]108-rose in [her]108-rose own mind , and wept , and made [her]108-rose eyes redder and redder . If [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had known all that was going on in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that night , the chances are that [he]115-mr cavendish would have been most flattered by those tears which [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn shed for [him]115-mr cavendish under the lamps in [Grove Street]27-grove street ; but then it is to be hoped [he]115-mr cavendish would not have been insensible either to the just reticence and self - restraint which , mingling with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's suspicions , prevented [her]108-rose , as [she]108-rose [herself]108-rose said , even in the deepest seclusion of [her]108-rose own thoughts , from naming any name . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's good luck and powers of persuasion were such that after a while [she]119-lucilla even succeeded in convincing [little Rose Lake]108-rose of the perfect reasonableness , and indeed necessity , of sacrificing [herself]108-rose to the public interests of [the community]1480-the community . " As for enjoying it , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , " that is quite a different matter . Now and then perhaps for a minute [one]4465-one enjoys it ; but that is not what [I]88-miss marjoribanks am thinking of . One owes something to [one]4465-one 's fellow - creatures , [you]5278-you know ; and if it made the evening go off well , [I]88-miss marjoribanks should not mind in the least to be hustled up in a corner and contradicted . To be sure , [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't remember that it ever happened to [me]88-miss marjoribanks ; but then [I]88-miss marjoribanks have such luck ; and [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [I]88-miss marjoribanks give [you]5278-you full leave to box [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley 's ears next Thursday ; or to tell [him]170-mr beverley [he]170-mr beverley does not know anything in [the world]331-the world about art , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks thoughtfully , with a new combination rising in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind . " Thank [you]5278-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , " but [I]108-rose shall not come back again . [I]108-rose am much obliged to [you]5278-you . It does not do for [people who have work to do]5280-people who have work to do . [My]108-rose time is all [I]108-rose have , and [I]108-rose can not afford to waste it , especially — — "[108-rose] " [Rose]108-rose , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " how are [you]108-rose ever to be [an artist]5057-an artist if [you]108-rose do not know life ? That is just the very reason why [you]108-rose ought to go out into [the world]331-the world ; and [I]119-lucilla do n't see , for [my]119-lucilla part , that it matters whether it is pleasant or not . To practise scales all day long is anything but pleasant , but then [one]4465-one has to do it , [you]108-rose know . [I]119-lucilla do n't blame [you]108-rose , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with tender condescension . " [You]108-rose are [a dear little thing]5284-a dear little thing , and [you]108-rose do n't know any better ; but [I]88-miss marjoribanks went through Political Economy , and learnt all about that;—you do n't think [I]88-miss marjoribanks choose it for the pleasure ? But [you]108-rose all know what is the object of [my]88-miss marjoribanks life , and [I]88-miss marjoribanks hope [I]88-miss marjoribanks am not one to shrink from [my]88-miss marjoribanks duty , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added . And it was difficult to reply to such a sublime declaration . [Little Rose]108-rose left [[her]108-rose friend]503-her friend with the conviction that it was [her]108-rose duty , too , to sacrifice [herself]108-rose for the benefit of society and the advancement of art . Such were the lofty sentiments elicited naturally , as enthusiasm responds to enthusiasm , by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's self - devotion . Already , although [she]108-rose was not much more than twenty , [she]108-rose had the consoling consciousness that [she]108-rose had wrought a great work in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks required a little sacrifice from [[her]108-rose assistants]2392-her assistants , [she]108-rose did not shrink from making the same in [[her]108-rose own person]523-her own person , as has been shadowed forth in the case of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and as will yet , in the course of this history , be still more seriously and even sadly evolved . Three weeks had passed in this way , making it still more and more visible to [Lucilla]119-lucilla how much [she]119-lucilla had lost in losing [Mr Cavendish , of whom nothing as yet had been heard]2394-mr cavendish , of whom nothing as yet had been heard , when suddenly , one day , about luncheon - time , at the hour when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was known to be at [home]287-home , the drawing - room door opened without any warning , and [the missing man]2396-the missing man walked in . It was thus that [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla described the unexpected apparition , which appeared to [her]119-lucilla to have dropped from the clouds . [She]119-lucilla avowed afterwards to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley that [his]2396-the missing man entrance was so utterly unexpected , so noiseless , and without warning , that [she]96-mrs chiley felt quite silly , and could not tell in the least how [she]96-mrs chiley behaved ; though [the friends of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks]2397-the friends of miss marjoribanks , it is to be hoped , are too well acquainted with [her]96-mrs chiley promptitude of mind and action to imagine that [she]96-mrs chiley in any way compromised [herself]96-mrs chiley even under the surprise of the moment . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish exhibited a certain mixture of timidity and excitement which it was remarkable , and indeed rather flattering for [any lady]2398-any lady to see , in such [an accomplished man of [the world]331-the world]2399-an accomplished man of the world . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not [a person]521-a person to deceive [herself]119-lucilla , nor did [she]119-lucilla want experience in such matters , as has been already shown ; but it would be vain to deny that the conviction forced upon [her]119-lucilla mind by the demeanour of [[her]119-lucilla visitor]813-her visitor was that it was [a man about to propose who thus made [his]115-mr cavendish unlooked - for appearance before [her]119-lucilla]2403-a man about to propose who thus made his unlooked - for appearance before her . [She]119-lucilla confessed afterwards to [[her]119-lucilla confidential friend]2404-her confidential friend that [he]115-mr cavendish had all the signs of it in [his]115-mr cavendish looks and manners . " [He]115-mr cavendish gave that little nervous cough , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , " and pulled [his]115-mr cavendish cravat just so , and stared into [his]115-mr cavendish hat as if [he]115-mr cavendish had it all written down there ; and looked as [They]505-people always look , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with a touch of natural contempt . Nor was this all the change in [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's appearance . [He]115-mr cavendish had managed miraculously in [his]115-mr cavendish month 's absence to grow the most charming little moustache and beard , which were , to be sure , slightly red , like [most people]1186-most people 's . It gleamed into [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind in a moment that [people]505-people did such things sometimes by way of disguising [themselves]505-people ; but if such had been [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's intention , it had utterly failed , since [he]115-mr cavendish seemed rather more like [himself]115-mr cavendish than before , in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's opinion , and certainly was more likely to attract attention , since beards were not so usual in these days . [They]2407-they met on the very spot where [Lucilla]119-lucilla had seen [him]115-mr cavendish last , with that look of insane terror on [his]115-mr cavendish handsome face . And [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was still in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , if it was [he]115-mr cavendish who had occasioned such a panic . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish came in as if [he]115-mr cavendish had never been absent , as if [he]115-mr cavendish had seen [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks on the previous night , and had no fear of anything in [the world]331-the world but of failing to please [her]88-miss marjoribanks ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla fortunately saw the nature of the position , and was not to be put out even by such an emergency . Of course , under the circumstances , to accept [him]115-mr cavendish was utterly out of the question ; but , at the same time , [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not feel it expedient , without much more distinct information , to put a definitive and cruel negative on [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's hopes . As for [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , that was a trifle not worth thinking of ; and , notwithstanding that there was something rather unaccountable in [his]115-mr cavendish conduct , [he]115-mr cavendish was still [the probable member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]2410-the probable member for carlingford , just , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley so often said , the position which , of all others , [she]96-mrs chiley would have chosen for [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; so that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not prepared , without due consideration , to bring the matter to a final end . While [Lucilla]119-lucilla made this rapid summary of affairs and took [her]119-lucilla stand in [her]119-lucilla own mind , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had taken a chair and had opened the conversation . [He]115-mr cavendish hoped [he]115-mr cavendish had not been entirely forgotten , though a fortnight 's absence was a severe tax on [anybody]313-anybody 's memory — — " A fortnight ! "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; " how happy [you]115-mr cavendish must have been while [you]115-mr cavendish have been away!—for [I]119-lucilla assure [you]115-mr cavendish a month is a month at [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and [one]4465-one does not get such ornaments in two weeks , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , putting [her]119-lucilla hand to [her]119-lucilla chin , which made [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish laugh , and look more nervous than ever . " It is a souvenir of where [I]115-mr cavendish have been , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said . " [I]115-mr cavendish could imagine [I]115-mr cavendish had been gone two years , judging by [my]115-mr cavendish own feelings . [I]115-mr cavendish am so pleased to see that [you]115-mr cavendish remember how long it is . [I]115-mr cavendish dare say it looked a little droll running away so , but [I]115-mr cavendish dared not trust [myself]115-mr cavendish with leave - takings , "[115-mr cavendish] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said , with an air of sentiment . " [I]115-mr cavendish have been watching over [a poor friend of [mine]115-mr cavendish on [his]5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed sick - bed]5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed . [He]5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed was once very good to [me]115-mr cavendish , and when [he]5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed sent for [me]115-mr cavendish [I]115-mr cavendish could not delay or refuse [him]5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed . [I]115-mr cavendish found [he]5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed had telegraphed for [me]115-mr cavendish when [I]115-mr cavendish got [home]287-home the last Thursday evening [I]115-mr cavendish was [here]4529-here , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish continued , looking [Lucilla]119-lucilla full in the face with the candour of conscious truth — though , to be sure , when [people]505-people are stating a simple fact , it is seldom that [they]505-people take the pains to be so particular . " [I]115-mr cavendish started by [the night - train]5289-the night - train , and crossed [the Channel]5290-the channel while [you]119-lucilla were all fast asleep . [I]115-mr cavendish wonder if [any one]4391-any one gave [me]115-mr cavendish a thought , "[115-mr cavendish] continued [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; and it was still more and more impressed upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla that [he]115-mr cavendish had all the signs of [a man who had come to propose]2413-a man who had come to propose . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks can not say about that night in particular , but [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [a great many people]639-a great many people have given [you]119-lucilla a thought , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " [We]639-a great many people have all been wondering what had become of [you]119-lucilla , where [you]119-lucilla were , and when [you]119-lucilla were coming back . So far as [I]119-lucilla am concerned , [I]119-lucilla have missed [you]115-mr cavendish dreadfully , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with [her]119-lucilla usual openness ; and [she]119-lucilla really thought for a moment that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish in a sudden transport was going down on [his]115-mr cavendish knees . " [I]115-mr cavendish scarcely hoped for so much happiness , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said ; and though [he]115-mr cavendish kept up the tone proper to good society , which might mean sport or earnest according as the occasion required , there was a certain air of gratitude and tenderness in [his]115-mr cavendish face which sent [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's active mind a - wondering . " [He]115-mr cavendish is thinking of the music - stand , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , and then went on with what [she]119-lucilla was saying ; for though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had a very good opinion of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , it had not occurred to [her]88-miss marjoribanks that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was very deeply in love — with [her]88-miss marjoribanks , at all events . " Ah , yes — not only for the flirting , [you]115-mr cavendish know , which of itself is a dreadful loss ; but then [you]115-mr cavendish were so good in keeping [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen to [their]574-the gentlemen duty . [I]119-lucilla missed [you]115-mr cavendish dreadfully — there has been [nobody at all]5294-nobody at all to help [me]119-lucilla , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Her]119-lucilla tone was so genuinely plaintive that [Mr Cavendish]2414-mr cavendish grew more and more moved . [He]2414-mr cavendish put down [his]2414-mr cavendish hat , [he]2414-mr cavendish cleared [his]2414-mr cavendish throat , [he]2414-mr cavendish got up and walked to the window — evidently [he]2414-mr cavendish was getting up [his]2414-mr cavendish courage for the last step . " But [I]2414-mr cavendish heard [you]119-lucilla had [some distinguished strangers]5295-some distinguished strangers [here]4529-here , "[2414-mr cavendish] [he]2414-mr cavendish said , coming back to [his]2414-mr cavendish seat without having , as it appeared , made up [his]2414-mr cavendish mind . " [[My]2414-mr cavendish sister]4404-my sister wrote — that is to say [I]2414-mr cavendish heard — [I]2414-mr cavendish really do n't remember how [I]2414-mr cavendish got the news ; [a dean]5298-a dean , or [bishop]2098-bishop , or something — — ? "[2414-mr cavendish] " Oh , yes , [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]170-mr beverley ; [he]170-mr beverley came precisely the night [you]170-mr beverley went away , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " Did n't [you]170-mr beverley see [him]170-mr beverley ? [I]119-lucilla thought [you]170-mr beverley stayed till after [he]170-mr beverley came into [the room]395-the room . [A nice clergyman]5110-a nice clergyman is very nice , [you]170-mr beverley know ; but , after all , [a man who has some experience in society]5302-a man who has some experience in society — and [we]5303-we have had no music to speak of since [you]170-mr beverley went away . [Poor dear Barbara]120-barbara has had such a bad cold . In short , [we]5303-we have all been at sixes and sevens ; and [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon — — "[119-lucilla] " Oh , never mind [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt that [he]115-mr cavendish had not winced at the name , though [he]115-mr cavendish did glance up at [her]88-miss marjoribanks in spite of [himself]115-mr cavendish with a little gleam in [his]115-mr cavendish eyes when [she]88-miss marjoribanks mentioned [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . Perhaps this was because [he]115-mr cavendish knew nothing about [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , perhaps because [he]115-mr cavendish was prepared to hear [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon named . [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not give [him]115-mr cavendish all the benefit of the uncertainty , for [she]119-lucilla began to get a little impatient , and to wonder , if [the man]1681-the man had come to propose , as appearances suggested , why [he]115-mr cavendish did not do it and get done with it?—which was a very reasonable question . This time , however , it certainly was coming . " [I]115-mr cavendish do n't like [nice clergymen]5306-nice clergymen , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " especially not when it is [you]119-lucilla who find [them]5306-nice clergymen so . If [I]115-mr cavendish could really flatter [myself]115-mr cavendish that [you]119-lucilla missed [me]115-mr cavendish — — "[115-mr cavendish] " [We]5307-we all did , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; " there is no compliment about it ; and poor dear [Barbara]120-barbara has had such a cold — — "[119-lucilla] " Ah ! "[2418-the unfortunate aspirant] said [the unfortunate aspirant]2418-the unfortunate aspirant ; and once more [he]115-mr cavendish gave a doubtful glance at [Lucilla]119-lucilla — decidedly the name of [Barbara]120-barbara had more effect upon [him]115-mr cavendish than that of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . It seemed to damp [his]115-mr cavendish fire and smother the words on [his]115-mr cavendish lips , and [he]115-mr cavendish had to take another promenade to the window to recover [himself]115-mr cavendish . After that , however , [he]115-mr cavendish came back evidently wound up and determined ; and [his]115-mr cavendish eyes , as [he]115-mr cavendish returned to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's side , fell upon the music - stand by means of which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had covered [his]115-mr cavendish fright and flight ( if it was not a mere hallucination on [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's part that [he]115-mr cavendish had been frightened and had fled ) on the night [he]115-mr cavendish left [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [He]115-mr cavendish came back with the air of [a man who means to delay and deliberate no more]2420-a man who means to delay and deliberate no more . " If [I]115-mr cavendish could flatter [myself]115-mr cavendish that [you]96-mrs chiley had missed [me]115-mr cavendish , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said ; " [you]96-mrs chiley — not [any one else]5308-any one else[I]115-mr cavendish might have the courage to ask — — "[115-mr cavendish] It was at that precise moment of all moments that [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , whom [they]2421-they had not heard coming [upstairs]362-upstairs , though [she]96-mrs chiley was sufficiently audible , suddenly opened the door . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , as was natural , broke off in a moment with a face which had turned crimson , and even [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla felt a little annoyed and put out , when , as in duty bound , [she]119-lucilla got up to meet and welcome [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend . One thing was fortunate , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks afterwards reflected , that since it was to be interrupted , it had been interrupted so early , before [he]115-mr cavendish could have put [himself]115-mr cavendish in any ridiculous attitude , for example ; for at such moments it is well known that [some men]4585-some men go down upon [their]4585-some men knees — or at least such is the ineradicable belief of [womankind]2425-womankind . If [Mr Cavendish]2426-mr cavendish had been on [his]2426-mr cavendish knees — though , to tell the truth , [he]2426-mr cavendish was not a very likely subject — the position would have been much more embarrassing . But as it was , there was an end . [He]2426-mr cavendish turned back again to the window , biting [his]2426-mr cavendish glove in the most frantic way , and taking up [his]2426-mr cavendish hat , while [she]96-mrs chiley , always [mistress of the position]2427-mistress of the position , advanced to [the new - comer]2428-the new - comer with outstretched hands . " [I]119-lucilla know [you]2426-mr cavendish have come to have lunch with [me]119-lucilla , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [You]2426-mr cavendish are always so nice — just when [I]119-lucilla wanted [you]2426-mr cavendish ; for , of course , [I]119-lucilla dared not have asked [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish to go [downstairs]302-downstairs if [I]119-lucilla had been all alone . "[119-lucilla] " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ! "[870-the old lady] cried [the old lady]870-the old lady , with a little scream . " So [he]115-mr cavendish has really come back ! [I]96-mrs chiley am so glad to see [you]2426-mr cavendish . [I]96-mrs chiley ca n't tell [you]2426-mr cavendish how glad [I]96-mrs chiley am to see [you]2426-mr cavendish ; and , [I]96-mrs chiley declare , with a beard ! Oh , [you]2426-mr cavendish need not blush for what [I]96-mrs chiley say . [I]96-mrs chiley am old enough to be both [[your]2426-mr cavendish grandmothers]4888-your grandmothers , and [I]96-mrs chiley am so glad to see [you]2426-mr cavendish together again ! "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with an imprudent effusion of sentiment . And it may be imagined what the effect of this utterance was upon [the suitor whose love - making ( if [he]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud . [He]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud coughed more than ever when [he]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud shook hands with [the new - comer]2428-the new - comer , and kept fast hold of [his]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud hat with that despairing grasp which is common to [men in trouble]2432-men in trouble . And then [he]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud kept looking at the door , as if [he]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud expected [some one else]2433-some one else to come in , or wanted to escape ; and so far from following up [his]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud interrupted address by any explanatory or regretful glances , [he]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud never even looked at [Lucilla]119-lucilla , which , to be sure , struck [her]96-mrs chiley as odd enough . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks is very good , "[2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud] [he]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud said , " and [I]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud am very glad to see [you]88-miss marjoribanks so soon after [my]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud return , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley — though , of course , [I]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud should have called ; but [I]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud may have to go away in a day or two ; and [I]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud am afraid [I]2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud can not have the pleasure of staying to lunch . "[2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud] " Oh , yes , [you]88-miss marjoribanks must stay , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; " [I]96-mrs chiley want to hear all about it . Go away again in a day or two ? If [I]96-mrs chiley were [Lucilla]119-lucilla [I]96-mrs chiley would not let [you]88-miss marjoribanks go away . [She]119-lucilla is [queen]5311-queen now in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [you]88-miss marjoribanks know;—and then [poor old Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern is so ill . [I]96-mrs chiley hope [you]88-miss marjoribanks wo n't think of going away . [They]5312-they all say it would be such a pity if anything happened to [him]140-mr chiltern while [you]88-miss marjoribanks were away . Tell [me]96-mrs chiley where [you]88-miss marjoribanks have been , and what [you]88-miss marjoribanks have been doing all this time . [We]5312-they have missed [you]88-miss marjoribanks so dreadfully . And now [you]88-miss marjoribanks look quite like [a military man with that beard]5313-a military man with that beard . "[96-mrs chiley] " [I]115-mr cavendish have been nursing [a sick friend]5314-a sick friend — on [the Continent]30-the continent , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; " not very cheerful work . [I]2434-the embarrassed man am sorry about [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern , but [I]2434-the embarrassed man can not help it . [I]2434-the embarrassed man have doubts now whether , even if [he]140-mr chiltern were to die , [I]2434-the embarrassed man should offer [myself]2434-the embarrassed man . [I]2434-the embarrassed man could n't give pledges to [all the shopkeepers]5315-all the shopkeepers about [my]2434-the embarrassed man opinions , "[2434-the embarrassed man] said [the embarrassed man]2434-the embarrassed man ; and as [he]2434-the embarrassed man spoke , [he]2434-the embarrassed man put [his]2434-the embarrassed man hat against [his]2434-the embarrassed man breast like a buckler . " [I]2434-the embarrassed man must not detain [you]96-mrs chiley from [your]96-mrs chiley lunch . Good - bye , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; [I]2434-the embarrassed man am very sorry [I]2434-the embarrassed man ca n't stay . "[2434-the embarrassed man] " But , [dear]4458-dear [me]96-mrs chiley , stop a minute — don't run away from [us]5317-us , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . " Come and talk it all over with [the Colonel]595-the colonel , there is [a dear]4479-a dear — and do n't do anything rash . Good - bye , if [you]96-mrs chiley will go , "[870-the old lady] said [the old lady]870-the old lady . [She]870-the old lady sat with a look of consternation in [her]870-the old lady face , looking at [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , as [he]2434-the embarrassed man made [his]2434-the embarrassed man way [downstairs]302-downstairs . " Did [I]96-mrs chiley come in at a wrong time , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , in distress . " Have [you]119-lucilla refused [him]2434-the embarrassed man , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear ? What is the matter ? [I]96-mrs chiley am so dreadfully afraid [I]96-mrs chiley came in at the wrong time . "[96-mrs chiley] " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly , " [you]96-mrs chiley can never come in at a wrong time ; and it is just as well , on the whole , that [he]2434-the embarrassed man didn't — for [I]119-lucilla was not prepared to give [him]2434-the embarrassed man any answer . [I]119-lucilla am sure , on the contrary , it was quite providential , "[119-lucilla] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said ; but it may be doubted whether [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind perfectly corresponded to [her]88-miss marjoribanks words on this occasion , though [she]119-lucilla was so amiable about it , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley afterwards said . For even when [a woman]4411-a woman has not [her]4411-a woman answer ready , [she]4411-a woman has always a certain curiosity about a proposal ; and then when such a delicate matter is crushed in the bud like this , [who can tell if it will ever blossom again , and find full expression]2438-who can tell if it will ever blossom again , and find full expression ? [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not be said to be disappointed , but unquestionably [she]88-miss marjoribanks regretted a little that [he]2439-he had not been permitted to say out [his]2439-he say . As for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , when [she]96-mrs chiley understood all the rights of it , [she]96-mrs chiley was afflicted beyond measure , and could not forgive [herself]96-mrs chiley for the unlucky part [she]96-mrs chiley had played . " If [you]96-mrs chiley had only said [you]96-mrs chiley were engaged , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady exclaimed , " or not at [home]287-home — or anything , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! [You]96-mrs chiley know , [you]96-mrs chiley need never stand on ceremony with [me]96-mrs chiley . No wonder [he]2439-he looked as if [he]2439-he could eat [me]96-mrs chiley ! [Poor fellow]1049-poor fellow ! and [I]96-mrs chiley dare say [he]2439-he has gone away with [his]2439-he heart full , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with the tenderest sympathy . [She]96-mrs chiley could not get over it , nor eat any lunch , nor think of anything else . " [Poor dear boy]5323-poor dear boy ! [He]2439-he need not have been so put out with [an old woman like [me]2441-the kind old woman]5324-an old woman like me . [He]2439-he might have known if [he]2439-he had given [me]2441-the kind old woman the least hint , or even a look , [I]2441-the kind old woman would have gone away , "[2441-the kind old woman] said [the kind old woman]2441-the kind old woman . " But [you]96-mrs chiley must be all the kinder to [him]2439-he when [he]2439-he comes back , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And , [[my]2441-the kind old woman dear]4403-my dear , if [I]2441-the kind old woman were [you]96-mrs chiley , [I]2441-the kind old woman would stay in this afternoon . [He]2439-he is sure to come back , and [I]2441-the kind old woman would not keep [him]2439-he in pain . "[2441-the kind old woman] " [I]119-lucilla do n't think [he]2439-he will come back , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not help saying ; for [she]119-lucilla had a conviction that nothing more would come of it ; but nevertheless [she]119-lucilla did stay in that afternoon , and received several visits , but saw nothing more of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . It was rather vexatious , to tell the truth ; for to see [a man]285-a man so near the point and not even to have the satisfaction of refusing [him]285-a man , is naturally aggravating to [a woman]4411-a woman . But [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had far too much philosophy as well as good sense to be vexed on that account with [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who could not forgive [herself]96-mrs chiley , and to make up for the consequences of [her]96-mrs chiley unlucky visit , would have done anything in [the world]331-the world . [The old lady]870-the old lady [herself]870-the old lady returned in the afternoon to know the result , and was doubly vexed and distressed to hear [he]115-mr cavendish had not come back . " [I]870-the old lady ought to be on [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's side , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[870-the old lady] [she]870-the old lady said , with tears in [her]870-the old lady eyes . " [I]870-the old lady know [I]870-the old lady ought , when it was [I]870-the old lady that brought [him]115-mr cavendish [here]4529-here : but [I]870-the old lady ca n't help feeling for the other , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear . [He]115-mr cavendish always was so nice — a great deal nicer , to [my]870-the old lady way of thinking , than [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley ; not to say but that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon is very agreeable , "[870-the old lady] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley added , recollecting [herself]96-mrs chiley ; for in matters of that description [a woman of experience]2446-a woman of experience is aware that [she]2446-a woman of experience can not be too particular about what [she]2446-a woman of experience says ; and supposing that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did not come back , it would never do to prejudice [Lucilla]119-lucilla against [the other candidate]2447-the other candidate . " [I]870-the old lady never blamed [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish about [that Lake girl]5330-that lake girl , "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady continued . " It was not [his]115-mr cavendish fault , [poor young man]5331-poor young man . [I]870-the old lady know [he]115-mr cavendish was always devoted to [you]119-lucilla in [his]115-mr cavendish heart ; and to think [he]115-mr cavendish should come here the very first place as soon as [he]115-mr cavendish returned ! [I]870-the old lady only wish [I]870-the old lady had had one of [my]870-the old lady headaches this morning , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear , to keep [me]870-the old lady indoors for [an old Malaprop]5333-an old malaprop . [I]870-the old lady do indeed , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It would have served [me]870-the old lady right , and [I]870-the old lady should not have minded the pain . "[870-the old lady] " But indeed [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't wish anything of the sort , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks would not have [the best man in [the world]331-the world]5334-the best man in the world at the cost of one of those dreadful headaches of [yours]119-lucilla . It is so good of [you]119-lucilla to say so ; but [you]119-lucilla know very well it is not that sort of thing [I]88-miss marjoribanks am thinking of . If [I]88-miss marjoribanks were to go off and marry just now , after all that has been done to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room and everything , [I]88-miss marjoribanks should feel as if [I]88-miss marjoribanks were swindling [papa]295-papa ; and it is the object of [my]88-miss marjoribanks life to be a comfort to [him]295-papa . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " Yes , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " but [we]5339-we must not neglect [your]4403-my dear own interest for all that . [I]96-mrs chiley think it is most likely [he]295-papa will come this evening . [He]295-papa has just come from [the Continent]30-the continent , [you]119-lucilla know , where [people]505-people do make calls in the evening . [I]96-mrs chiley meant to have asked [you]4403-my dear to come down to [us]5339-we , as [we]5339-we shall be all alone — — "[96-mrs chiley] " All alone ? Then where is [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ? "[119-lucilla] asked [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " [He]295-papa has gone out to [[Sir John]158-sir john 's]5342-sir john 's for a day or two , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , and [she]96-mrs chiley could not understand the little gleam of intelligence that shot into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eye . " [He]295-papa left word with [me]96-mrs chiley for [you]4403-my dear that [he]295-papa would be sure to be back before Thursday , but seeing [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish when [I]96-mrs chiley came in made [me]96-mrs chiley forget all about it . [He]295-papa would be quite distressed , [poor man]4438-poor man ! if [he]295-papa thought [I]96-mrs chiley had forgotten to give [you]4403-my dear [his]295-papa message . [I]96-mrs chiley wo n't ask [you]4403-my dear now to come down and cheer [me]96-mrs chiley up a little , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]96-mrs chiley think [poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish is sure to come this evening , and [I]96-mrs chiley will not stand in [his]295-papa way again . But , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear must send [me]96-mrs chiley a little note after [he]295-papa has been . Now promise . [I]96-mrs chiley shall be quite in suspense all night . "[96-mrs chiley] " [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't think [he]295-papa will come , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . " For [my]88-miss marjoribanks part , [I]88-miss marjoribanks think it was providential [your]4403-my dear coming to - day — for [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't know what [I]88-miss marjoribanks should have said to [him]295-papa . And it is so odd [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon should be away just at this moment . [I]88-miss marjoribanks feel quite sure [he]295-papa will not come to - night . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " There is nothing odd about [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , "[96-mrs chiley] said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . " It was for to - day [he]295-papa was asked , [you]4403-my dear know ; that is simple enough . If [you]4403-my dear are sure that [you]4403-my dear prefer [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , [[my]870-the old lady dear]4403-my dear — — "[870-the old lady] [the old lady]870-the old lady added , with an anxious look . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla cut short the inquiry , which was becoming too serious , by bringing [her]119-lucilla kind visitor a cup of tea . " [I]2450-the injured maiden hope [you]4403-my dear do n't think [I]2450-the injured maiden prefer any of [them]573-the ladies , "[2450-the injured maiden] said [the injured maiden]2450-the injured maiden . " If [I]119-lucilla had been thinking of that sort of thing , [you]4403-my dear know , [I]119-lucilla need never have come [home]287-home . If [they]573-the ladies would only let [one]4465-one do [one]4465-one 's duty in peace and quiet , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a sigh ; and to tell the truth , both [the ladies]573-the ladies had occasion on that trying afternoon for the consolation of [their]573-the ladies cup of tea . But while [they]573-the ladies were thus refreshing [themselves]573-the ladies , a conversation of a very different kind , yet affecting the same interests , was being carried on not very far off , under the shelter of a little flowery arbour in another of [the embowered gardens of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]2452-the embowered gardens of grange lane , where the subject was just then being discussed from the other side . [[Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn 's house]2453-mr woodburn 's house , [everybody]300-everybody admitted , was [one of the nicest in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]2455-one of the nicest in carlingford ; but that was not so visible out of doors as in . [He]162-mr woodburn was [a great amateur of flowers and fruit]2456-a great amateur of flowers and fruit , and had [[his]162-mr woodburn garden]2457-his garden lined on each side with [greenhouses]2458-greenhouses , which were no doubt very fine in [their]2458-greenhouses way , but somewhat spoiled [the garden]695-the garden , which had not in the least the homely , luxuriant , old - fashioned look of [the other gardens]2460-the other gardens , where , for the most part , the flowers and shrubs grew as if [they]573-the ladies liked it and were at [home]287-home — whereas [[Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn 's flower - beds]2462-mr woodburn 's flower - beds were occupied only by [tenants - at - will]2463-tenants - at - will ; but at one corner near [the house]339-the house there was a little arbour , so covered up and heaped over with clematis that even [the Scotch gardener]2465-the scotch gardener had not the heart to touch it . The mass was so perfect and yet so light that it was the most perfect hiding - place imaginable ; and [nobody who had not been in it]2466-nobody who had not been in it could have suspected that there was a possibility of getting inside . Here [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish were seated on this particular afternoon ; [she]99-mrs woodburn very eager , animated , and in earnest , [he]162-mr woodburn silent and leaning [his]162-mr woodburn head on [his]162-mr woodburn two hands in a sort of downcast , fallen way . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had one of [her]99-mrs woodburn lively eyes on [the garden]695-the garden that [nobody]4434-nobody might enter unseen , and for this once was " taking off "[99-mrs woodburn] [no one]281-no one , but was most emphatically and unquestionably [herself]99-mrs woodburn . " So [you]162-mr woodburn did not do it , "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn said . " Why did n't [you]162-mr woodburn do it ? when [you]162-mr woodburn knew so much depended upon it ! [You]162-mr woodburn know [I]99-mrs woodburn did not wish for it [myself]99-mrs woodburn , at first . But now since [this man]5070-this man has come , and [you]162-mr woodburn have got into such a panic , and never will have the courage to face it out — — "[99-mrs woodburn] " How can [I]115-mr cavendish have the courage to face it out ? "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with a groan . " It is all very easy for [a woman]4411-a woman to speak who has only to criticise [other people]279-other people . If [you]162-mr woodburn had to do it [yourself]162-mr woodburn — — "[115-mr cavendish] " Ah , if [I]2470-the sister only had ! "[2470-the sister] cried [the sister]2470-the sister . " [You]162-mr woodburn may be sure [I]2470-the sister would not make so much fuss . After all , what is there to do ? Take [your]162-mr woodburn place in society , which [you]162-mr woodburn have worked for and won as honestly as [anybody]313-anybody ever won it , and look [another man in the face who is not half so clever nor so sensible as [you]162-mr woodburn are]5357-another man in the face who is not half so clever nor so sensible as you are . Why , what can [he]5357-another man in the face who is not half so clever nor so sensible as you are say ? If [I]2470-the sister only could do it , [you]162-mr woodburn may be sure [I]2470-the sister should not lose any time . "[2470-the sister] " Yes , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , lifting [his]115-mr cavendish head . " To be sure , [you]162-mr woodburn 're [a mimic]5358-a mimic[you]162-mr woodburn can assume any part [you]162-mr woodburn like ; but [I]115-mr cavendish am not so clever . [I]115-mr cavendish tell [you]162-mr woodburn again , the only thing [I]115-mr cavendish can do is to go away — — "[115-mr cavendish] " Run away , [you]115-mr cavendish mean , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn . " [I]883-the mimic should be foolish , indeed , if [I]883-the mimic were trusting to [your]162-mr woodburn cleverness to assume a part . [[My]883-the mimic dear good brother]5359-my dear good brother , [you]162-mr woodburn would find it impossible to put [yourself]162-mr woodburn sufficiently in sympathy with [another]5360-another , "[883-the mimic] cried [the mimic]883-the mimic , in the [Archdeacon]170-mr beverley 's very tone , with a laugh , and at the same time a little snarl of bitter contempt . " Oh , for [Heaven]136-heaven 's sake , [Nelly]176-helen , no foolery just now , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " [I]115-mr cavendish do n't understand how [you]176-helen can be so heartless . To mimic [a man who has [my]115-mr cavendish position , [my]115-mr cavendish reputation , [my]115-mr cavendish very existence in [his]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands hands]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands ! "[115-mr cavendish] " Have [you]176-helen murdered [anybody]313-anybody ? "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , with intense scorn . " Have [you]176-helen robbed [anybody]313-anybody ? If [you]176-helen have , [I]883-the mimic can understand all this stuff . [He]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands is [the very man to mimic]5364-the very man to mimic , on the contrary . [I]883-the mimic 'd like to let [you]176-helen see [him]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands as [he]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands was on that famous occasion when [he]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands delivered [his]5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands opinions on art in [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's drawing - room]1683-lucilla 's drawing - room . Look here , "[883-the mimic] said [the mimic]883-the mimic , putting one hand behind an imaginary coat tail , and with the other holding up a visionary drawing to the light ; but this was more than [[her]883-the mimic audience]478-her audience could bear . " [I]2474-the exasperated brother think [you]176-helen must have vowed to drive [me]2474-the exasperated brother crazy , "[2474-the exasperated brother] cried [the exasperated brother]2474-the exasperated brother . " Put aside for once that confounded vanity of [yours]176-helen — as if [a man]285-a man had always leisure to look at [your]176-helen playing [the fool]5367-the fool . "[2474-the exasperated brother] While [he]2474-the exasperated brother spoke in this unusual way , [he]2474-the exasperated brother got up , as was natural , and took one or two steps across [the narrow space which was shut in by those luxuriant heaps of clematis]2475-the narrow space which was shut in by those luxuriant heaps of clematis ; and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , for [her]99-mrs woodburn part , withdrew [her]99-mrs woodburn chair out of [his]2474-the exasperated brother way in equal heat and indignation . " [You]2474-the exasperated brother have always the leisure to play [the fool]5367-the fool [yourselves]2474-the exasperated brother , [[you]2474-the exasperated brother men]4646-you men , "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn said . " Vanity , indeed ! as if it were not simply to show [you]2474-the exasperated brother that [one]4465-one can laugh at [him]4465-one without being stricken with thunder . But leave that if [you]2474-the exasperated brother like . [You]2474-the exasperated brother know quite well if [you]2474-the exasperated brother married [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla that there would be no more about it . There could be no more about it . Why , all [Grange Lane]4-grange lane would be in a sort of way pledged to [you]2474-the exasperated brother . [I]99-mrs woodburn do n't mean to say [I]99-mrs woodburn am attached to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , but [you]2474-the exasperated brother used to be , or to give [yourself]2474-the exasperated brother out for being . [You]2474-the exasperated brother flirted with [her]119-lucilla dreadfully in the winter , [I]99-mrs woodburn remember , when [those terrible Woodburns]5371-those terrible woodburns were here , "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn continued , with a shiver . " If [you]2474-the exasperated brother married [Lucilla]119-lucilla and got into [Parliament]43-parliament , [you]2474-the exasperated brother might laugh at [all the archdeacons in [the world]331-the world]5372-all the archdeacons in the world . "[99-mrs woodburn] " It is very easy for [a woman]4411-a woman to talk , "[2476-the reluctant wooer] said [the reluctant wooer]2476-the reluctant wooer again . " [I]577-his sister can tell [you]2474-the exasperated brother something it is not easy to do , "[577-his sister] cried [[his]2476-the reluctant wooer sister]577-his sister . " It is frightfully hard for [a woman]4411-a woman to stand by and see a set of [men]4399-men making a mess of things , and not to dare to say a word till all is spoiled . What is [this Archdeacon]5377-this archdeacon , [I]577-his sister would like to know , or what could [he]5377-this archdeacon say ? If [you]2474-the exasperated brother only would have the least courage , and look [him]5377-this archdeacon in the face , [he]5377-this archdeacon would be disabled . As if [no one]281-no one had ever heard of mistaken identity before ? And in the meantime go and see [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and get [her]119-lucilla consent . [I]577-his sister ca n't do that for [you]2474-the exasperated brother ; but [I]577-his sister could do a great deal of the rest , if [you]2474-the exasperated brother would only have a little pluck and not give in like this . "[577-his sister] " A little pluck , by [George]171-george ! "[360-the unfortunate man] cried [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man , and [he]360-the unfortunate man threw [himself]360-the unfortunate man down again upon [his]360-the unfortunate man chair . " [I]360-the unfortunate man am not in love with [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla , and [I]360-the unfortunate man do n't want to marry [her]119-lucilla , "[360-the unfortunate man] [he]360-the unfortunate man added doggedly , and sat beating a tune with [his]360-the unfortunate man fingers on the table , with but a poorly - assumed air of indifference . As for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , [she]99-mrs woodburn regarded [him]360-the unfortunate man with a look of contempt . " Perhaps [you]360-the unfortunate man will tell [me]99-mrs woodburn who [you]360-the unfortunate man are in love with , "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn said disdainfully ; " but [I]99-mrs woodburn did not ask to be taken into [your]360-the unfortunate man confidence in such an interesting way . What [I]99-mrs woodburn wish to know is , whether [you]360-the unfortunate man want [a wife who will keep [your]360-the unfortunate man position for [you]360-the unfortunate man]5379-a wife who will keep your position for you . [I]99-mrs woodburn am not in the least fond of [her]119-lucilla , but [she]119-lucilla is very clever . Whether [you]360-the unfortunate man want the support of [all the best people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5380-all the best people in carlingford , and connections that would put all that to silence , and a real position of [your]360-the unfortunate man own which [nobody]4434-nobody could interfere with — that is what [I]99-mrs woodburn want to know , [Harry]165-harry ; as for the sentimental part , [I]99-mrs woodburn am not so much interested about that , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , with a contemptuous smile . [She]99-mrs woodburn was young still , and [she]99-mrs woodburn was handsome in [her]99-mrs woodburn way ( for [people who liked that style )]2479-people who liked that style ) , and it jarred a little on the natural feelings to hear [a young wife]2480-a young wife express [herself]2480-a young wife so disdainfully ; but , to be sure , [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother was not unaccustomed to that . " [You]99-mrs woodburn said once that [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was necessary to [your]99-mrs woodburn happiness , "[1449-her brother] [he]1449-her brother said , with a mixture of scorn and appeal , " though [I]1449-her brother ca n't say [I]1449-her brother saw it , for [my]1449-her brother part . "[1449-her brother] " Did [I]99-mrs woodburn ? "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn said , with a slight shrug of [her]99-mrs woodburn shoulders ; " [I]99-mrs woodburn saw what was necessary on another score , as [you]99-mrs woodburn do n't seem to do . When [a man]285-a man has [nobody]4434-nobody belonging to [him]285-a man , it is connections [he]285-a man ought to try for : and [Lucilla]119-lucilla has very good connections ; and it would be as good as securing the support of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . Do it for [my]99-mrs woodburn sake , [Harry]165-harry , if [you]165-harry wo n't do it for [your]165-harry own , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , with a change of tone . " If [you]165-harry were to let things be said , and give [people]505-people an advantage , think what would become of [me]99-mrs woodburn . [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn would not mind so much if [somebody else]5385-somebody else were involved ; but oh , [Harry]165-harry ! if [he]285-a man should find out [he]285-a man had been cheated , and [he]285-a man only — — "[99-mrs woodburn] " [He]285-a man was not cheated ! [You]99-mrs woodburn were always a great deal too good for [him]285-a man , [Nelly]176-helen , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , touched at last at an effectual point ; " and as for [[his]285-a man friends]382-his friends and [family]5387-family , and all that — — "[115-mr cavendish] " Oh , please , do n't speak of [them]5388-them , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , with a shudder ; " but there are only two of [us]5389-us in [the world]331-the world ; and , [Harry]165-harry , for [my]99-mrs woodburn sake — — "[99-mrs woodburn] At this appeal [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish got up again , and began to pace [the little arbour]2482-the little arbour , two steps to the wall , and two steps back again . " [I]115-mr cavendish told [you]99-mrs woodburn [I]115-mr cavendish had almost done it , when [that confounded old woman]5391-that confounded old woman came in , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said : " that could not be called [my]115-mr cavendish fault ? "[115-mr cavendish] " And [she]5391-that confounded old woman said [she]5391-that confounded old woman was both [[your]99-mrs woodburn grandmothers]4888-your grandmothers , "[883-the mimic] said [the mimic]883-the mimic , with a slightly hysterical laugh , in [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's voice . " [I]883-the mimic know how [she]5391-that confounded old woman did it . [She]5391-that confounded old woman ca n't be there still , [you]99-mrs woodburn know — go now and try . "[883-the mimic] " Let alone a little ; do n't hurry [a fellow]5393-a fellow , "[1449-her brother] said [[her]96-mrs chiley brother]1449-her brother , somewhat sullenly ; " [a man ca n't move [himself]5393-a fellow up to the point of proposing twice in one day]5394-a man ca n't move himself up to the point of proposing twice in one day . "[1449-her brother] " Then promise that [you]115-mr cavendish will do it to - morrow , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn . " [I]99-mrs woodburn shall have to go in , for there is [somebody]312-somebody coming . [Harry]165-harry , before [I]99-mrs woodburn go , promise that [you]115-mr cavendish will do it to - morrow , for [my]99-mrs woodburn sake . "[99-mrs woodburn] " Oh , bother ! "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; and it was all the answer [he]115-mr cavendish deigned to give before [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was called away , notwithstanding the adjuration [she]99-mrs woodburn addressed to [him]115-mr cavendish . It was then getting late , too late , even had [he]115-mr cavendish been disposed for such an exertion , to try [his]115-mr cavendish fortunes again that day , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's allusion had given [him]115-mr cavendish a great longing to see [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn once more before [his]115-mr cavendish sacrifice was accomplished . Not that it was such a great sacrifice , after all . For [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was quite aware that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was a far more suitable match for [him]115-mr cavendish than [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , and [he]115-mr cavendish was not even disposed to offer [himself]115-mr cavendish and [his]115-mr cavendish name and fortune , such as they were , to [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughter]808-the drawing - master 's daughter . But , to tell the truth , [he]115-mr cavendish was not [a person of fixed and settled sentiments]2487-a person of fixed and settled sentiments , as [he]115-mr cavendish ought to have been in order to triumph , as [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister desired , over the difficulties of [his]115-mr cavendish position . Perhaps [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn [herself]99-mrs woodburn would have done just the same , had it been [she]99-mrs woodburn from whom action was demanded . But [she]99-mrs woodburn was capable of much more spirited and determined conduct in theory , as was natural , and thought [she]99-mrs woodburn could have done a great deal better , as [so many women]2489-so many women do . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish lounged about [the garden]695-the garden a little , with [his]115-mr cavendish hands in [his]115-mr cavendish pockets , and then strayed out quite accidentally , and in the same unpremeditating mood made [his]115-mr cavendish way to [Grove Street]27-grove street . [He]115-mr cavendish meant nothing by it , and did not even inquire of [himself]115-mr cavendish where [he]115-mr cavendish was going , but only strolled out to take the air a little . And it was better to go up to [the higher parts of [the town]551-the town]2491-the higher parts of the town than to linger here about [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , where [all the people [he]115-mr cavendish knew]2493-all the people he knew might pass , and stop to talk and ask [him]115-mr cavendish where [he]115-mr cavendish had been , and worry [his]115-mr cavendish life out . And surely [he]115-mr cavendish had had enough of bother for one day . By this time it was getting dark , and it was very pleasant in [Grove Street]27-grove street , where most of [the good people]2494-the good people had just watered [[their]2495-their little gardens]2496-their little gardens , and brought out the sweetness of the mignonette . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was not sentimental , but still the hour was not without its influence ; and when [he]115-mr cavendish looked at the lights that began to appear in the parlour windows , and breathed in the odours from [the little gardens]2497-the little gardens , it is not to be denied that [he]115-mr cavendish asked [himself]115-mr cavendish for a moment what was the good of going through all this bother and vexation , and whether love in [a cottage]2498-a cottage , with [a little garden full of mignonette]2499-a little garden full of mignonette and a tolerable amount of comfort within , was not , after all , a great deal more reasonable than it looked at first sight ? This , however , it must be allowed , was no conclusion arrived at on sufficient premises , and with the calmness that befitted such an important argument , but the mere suggestion , by the way , of an impatient , undecided mind , that did always what at the moment it found most agreeable to do , and reflected afterwards , when the moment of repentance , not of reflection , had arrived . [He]115-mr cavendish had paused by instinct under a lamp not yet lighted , which was almost opposite [[Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's house]2500-mr lake 's house ; and it was not [his]115-mr cavendish fault if [he]115-mr cavendish saw at the upper window a figure looking out , like [Mariana]177-mariana , and sighing , " [He]115-mr cavendish cometh not . "[177-mariana] Naturally [the figure]2501-the figure was concerned to find out who [he]115-mr cavendish was , and [he]115-mr cavendish was anxious to find out who was [the figure]2501-the figure . And , on the whole , it was in a very innocent manner that this entirely natural curiosity was satisfied . First the window was opened a little — a very little , just enough to change the air — and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish down below heard the voice of [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn singing softly up above , which settled the matter as to [her]99-mrs woodburn identity . As to [his]115-mr cavendish , [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn had never , from the first moment [she]99-mrs woodburn perceived [him]115-mr cavendish , any doubt of that . [Her]99-mrs woodburn heart leaped back , as [she]99-mrs woodburn thought , to its right place when [she]99-mrs woodburn first caught sight of that blessed apparition ; and with [her]99-mrs woodburn heart came the orange - flowers , and the wedding breakfast , and the veil of real Brussels for which [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn had so much wept . [She]99-mrs woodburn tried to sing something that would convey hope and assurance to [[her]99-mrs woodburn timid lover]2503-her timid lover , according to romantic precedent ; but [her]99-mrs woodburn mind was far from being a prompt one , as has been said . Thus it was all in the most natural way that it came about . When [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish felt quite sure who it was , [he]115-mr cavendish took off [his]115-mr cavendish hat , which was only civil , and made a step or two forward ; and then [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn took the extreme step of going down to the door . No doubt it was an extreme step . Nothing but a great public aim , like that of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , could have justified such a measure ; but then [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , if [she]99-mrs woodburn had not a great public , had at least a decided personal , purpose , and obeyed the impulse of that mingled inclination towards another and determination to have [her]99-mrs woodburn own way , which in such a mind calls itself passion , and which sometimes , by sheer force of will , succeeds better than either genius or calculation . [She]99-mrs woodburn went down to the door , all palpitating with renewed hope , and , at the same time , with the dread that [he]115-mr cavendish might escape [her]99-mrs woodburn in the moment which was necessary for [her]99-mrs woodburn passage [downstairs]302-downstairs . But when [she]99-mrs woodburn opened the door and appeared with [her]99-mrs woodburn cheeks glowing , and [her]99-mrs woodburn eyes blazing , and [her]99-mrs woodburn heart thumping in [her]99-mrs woodburn breast , in the midst of that quiet twilight , the object of [her]99-mrs woodburn hopes was still there . [He]115-mr cavendish had even advanced a little , with an instinctive sense of [her]99-mrs woodburn approach ; and thus [they]2505-they met , [the street]777-the street being comparatively quiet just then , and the mignonette perfuming the air . To be sure , the poetry of the situation was of a homely order , for it was under a lamp - post instead of a tree that [the lover]1214-the lover had placed [himself]1214-the lover ; and it was not the dew , but the watering , that had brought out the odour of the mignonette ; but then neither of [the two were very poetical personages]2508-the two were very poetical personages , and the accessories did perfectly well for [them]2505-they . " Is it [you]115-mr cavendish , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ? Goodness ! [I]99-mrs woodburn could not think who it was , "[99-mrs woodburn] cried [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , out of breath . " Yes , it is [I.]2509-the imprudent man [I]2509-the imprudent man thought , if [I]2509-the imprudent man had an opportunity , [I]2509-the imprudent man would ask how [you]99-mrs woodburn were — before [I]2509-the imprudent man go away again , "[2509-the imprudent man] said [the imprudent man]2509-the imprudent man . [He]115-mr cavendish did not want to commit [himself]115-mr cavendish , but at the same time [he]115-mr cavendish was disposed to take the benefit of [his]115-mr cavendish position as [a hero]2510-a hero on the eve of departure . " [I]99-mrs woodburn heard [you]99-mrs woodburn had been ill . "[99-mrs woodburn] " Oh , no — not ill , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn ; and then [she]99-mrs woodburn added , taking breath , " [I]99-mrs woodburn am quite well now . Wo n't [you]115-mr cavendish come in ? "[99-mrs woodburn] This was the perfectly simple and natural manner in which it occurred . There was [nobody in]1406-nobody in , and [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn did not see , any more than [[her]99-mrs woodburn lover]2512-her lover did , why [she]99-mrs woodburn should sacrifice any of [her]99-mrs woodburn advantages . [They]2513-their were , on the whole , quite well matched , and stood in need of no special protection on either side . Though naturally [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , who felt by this time as if [she]99-mrs woodburn could almost see the pattern of [the real Brussels]2514-the real brussels , had a much more serious object in view than [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who went in only because it was a pleasant thing to do at the moment , and offered [him]115-mr cavendish a little refuge from [himself]115-mr cavendish and [his]115-mr cavendish deliberations , and the decision which it was so necessary to come to . Thus it happened that when [Mr Lake]93-mr lake and [Rose]108-rose came in from the evening walk [they]2513-their had been taking together , [they]2513-their found , to [their]2513-their great amazement , [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn in [the little parlour]2515-the little parlour , singing to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had forgotten all about [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , and [his]115-mr cavendish dangers , and [his]115-mr cavendish hopes of better fortune , and was quite as much contented with the mellow contralto that delighted [his]115-mr cavendish ears , and the blazing scarlet bloom , and black level brows that pleased [his]115-mr cavendish eyes , as [anybody]313-anybody could have desired . To be sure , [he]115-mr cavendish had not even yet given a thought to the wedding breakfast , which was all arranged already in the mind of [the enchantress who thus held [him]115-mr cavendish in thrall]2517-the enchantress who thus held him in thrall ; but perhaps that may be best accounted for by referring it to one of those indefinable peculiarities of difference that exist between the mind of [woman]732-woman and that of [man]4780-man . When [Mr Lake]93-mr lake and [[his]93-mr lake daughter]286-his daughter came in from [their]2513-their walk , and [their]2513-their talk about [Willie]151-willie , and about art , and about the " effects "[93-mr lake] and " bits "[93-mr lake] which [Rose]108-rose and [[her]108-rose father]292-her father mutually pointed out to [each other]679-each other , to find this unexpected conjunction in [the parlour]2523-the parlour , [their]2513-their surprise , and indeed consternation , may be imagined . But it was only in the mind of [Rose]108-rose that the latter sentiment existed . As for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , [he]115-mr cavendish had long made up [his]115-mr cavendish mind how , as [he]115-mr cavendish said , " [a man of superior position "]5396-a man of superior position "[115-mr cavendish] ought to be received when [he]115-mr cavendish made [his]115-mr cavendish appearance in [[an artist]5057-an artist 's house]2525-an artist 's house . Perhaps , to tell the truth , [he]115-mr cavendish forgot for the moment that [[his]115-mr cavendish visitor]974-his visitor was young , and [[his]115-mr cavendish daughter]286-his daughter very handsome , and that it was to visit [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn and not [himself]115-mr cavendish that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had come . [The little drawing - master]2528-the little drawing - master would not suffer [himself]2528-the little drawing - master to be seduced by thoughts which were apart from the subject from carrying out [his]2528-the little drawing - master principles . When [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish rose up confused , with a look of being caught and found out , [Mr Lake]93-mr lake held out [his]93-mr lake hand to [him]115-mr cavendish with perfect suavity—"I have the pleasure of knowing [you]115-mr cavendish only by sight , "[2529-the innocent father] said [the innocent father]2529-the innocent father , " but [I]2529-the innocent father am very glad to make [your]115-mr cavendish acquaintance in [[my]2529-the innocent father own house]5397-my own house ; "[2529-the innocent father] and as this was said with the conscious dignity of [a man who knows that [[his]2530-a man who knows that his house house]1637-his house]2530-a man who knows that his house is not just [an ordinary house]2532-an ordinary house , but one that naturally [the patrician portion of [the community]1480-the community]2533-the patrician portion of the community , if [they]2533-the patrician portion of the community only knew it , would be glad to seek admittance to , the consequence was that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish felt only the more and more confused . " [I]115-mr cavendish happened to be passing , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish explained faintly , " and having heard that [Miss Lake]118-miss lake , whom [I]115-mr cavendish have had the pleasure of meeting — — "[115-mr cavendish] " [I]347-the drawing - master assure [you]115-mr cavendish , "[347-the drawing - master] said [the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master , " that [I]93-mr lake hail with satisfaction the appearance of [a gentleman whose intelligence [I]93-mr lake have heard so much of]5398-a gentleman whose intelligence i have heard so much of . [We]5399-we [artists]1658-artists are a little limited , to be sure ; for life , [you]115-mr cavendish know , is short , and art is long , as [the poet]5401-the poet says ; and [our]5399-we own occupation requires so much of [our]5399-we thoughts . But still [we]5399-we are sympathetic , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [We]5399-we can understand other subjects of study , though [we]5399-we can not share them . Yes , [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn has been a little poorly — but [she]99-mrs woodburn does not look as if there was much the matter with [her]99-mrs woodburn to - night . Ask for the lamp , [Rose]108-rose , "[93-mr lake] said [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , with a little grandeur . There was no light in [the room]395-the room except the candles at the piano , which lighted that corner and left the rest of [the apartment]734-the apartment , small as [it]2538-it was , in comparative shade . There was something magnificent in the idea of adding the lamp to that illumination ; but then it is true that , as [Mr Lake]93-mr lake [himself]93-mr lake said , " [every artist]5402-every artist is a prodigal in [his]5402-every artist heart . "[93-mr lake] [Rose]108-rose had been standing all this time with [her]108-rose hat on , looking at [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish like [a little Gorgon]2539-a little gorgon . What did [he]115-mr cavendish want [here]4529-here ? How had [he]115-mr cavendish been admitted ? [She]108-rose scorned to go and interrogate [the maid]2541-the maid , which involved a kind of infidelity to [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister , but all the same [she]108-rose looked hard at [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish with a severity which had , on the whole , a reassuring effect upon [him]115-mr cavendish . For , to tell the truth , the benign reception which [he]115-mr cavendish was receiving from [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , instead of setting [the visitor]2543-the visitor at [his]115-mr cavendish ease , made [him]115-mr cavendish nervous ; for [he]115-mr cavendish was not in the least aware of the heroic soul which existed in [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's limited person]2545-the drawing - master 's limited person . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish thought nothing but that [he]115-mr cavendish was being " caught , "[115-mr cavendish] according to [his]115-mr cavendish own vulgar theory . [He]115-mr cavendish thought [[Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's father]2546-barbara 's father was cringing to [him]115-mr cavendish , and playing the usual mean part of [an interested parent who means to secure a good match for [[his]2546-barbara 's father daughter]286-his daughter]2547-an interested parent who means to secure a good match for his daughter . But as for [Rose]108-rose , [she]108-rose evidently , either from jealousy or some other reason , was not in the plot . [She]108-rose stood apart and scowled , as well as [she]108-rose knew how , upon [the intruder]2549-the intruder . " [I]108-rose suppose , [papa]295-papa , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish wished to hear [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn sing , and [she]99-mrs woodburn has been singing . [She]99-mrs woodburn is always very good - natured in that way ; but as [we]5404-we have none of [us]5404-we anything particular to do , [I]108-rose do n't see what need [we]5404-we have for a lamp . "[108-rose] At this trenchant speech [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish rose . [He]115-mr cavendish was quite grateful to [the little Preraphaelite]2550-the little preraphaelite for [her]2550-the little preraphaelite incivility . It made [him]115-mr cavendish feel less as if [he]115-mr cavendish had committed [himself]115-mr cavendish , and more as if [he]115-mr cavendish were [an intruder]2551-an intruder , which was the more agreeable suggestion of [the two under the present circumstances]2552-the two under the present circumstances . " [You]2550-the little preraphaelite remind [me]115-mr cavendish that [I]115-mr cavendish should thank [Miss Lake]118-miss lake for letting [me]115-mr cavendish come in and hear once more [her]118-miss lake lovely voice , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said . " [I]115-mr cavendish am at present only [a visitor in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5405-a visitor in carlingford , and indeed in [England]33-england[I]115-mr cavendish may have to leave again in a day or two — good - bye . If [I]115-mr cavendish am still here , [I]115-mr cavendish shall hope to meet [you]99-mrs woodburn on Thursday . "[115-mr cavendish] And then [he]115-mr cavendish pressed [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's hand , who , to tell the truth , was very reluctant to let [him]115-mr cavendish go away . " If [you]115-mr cavendish must go — — "[99-mrs woodburn] [she]99-mrs woodburn said , so low that [[her]99-mrs woodburn father]292-her father could not hear [her]99-mrs woodburn , though [the vigilant , suspicious little Rose]2554-the vigilant , suspicious little rose caught the sound , and came a step nearer , like a little dragon , as [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn was disposed to think [she]99-mrs woodburn was . " [I]115-mr cavendish must go , "[115-mr cavendish] murmured [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; " but [I]115-mr cavendish shall see [you]99-mrs woodburn[we]5406-we shall meet . "[115-mr cavendish] [He]115-mr cavendish dared not say another word , so alarming were the looks of [the small Medusa]2555-the small medusa , whose countenance [he]115-mr cavendish could see behind [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn regarding the parting . As for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , [he]93-mr lake too regarded it with a momentary curiosity . [He]93-mr lake did not quite understand how it was that [[his]93-mr lake daughter]286-his daughter and [[his]93-mr lake visitor]974-his visitor could know each other well enough to communicate in this undertone . " [I]93-mr lake am sorry to see so little of [you]99-mrs woodburn , "[93-mr lake] said [Mr Lake]93-mr lake . " [I]93-mr lake am afraid it is [[my]93-mr lake [little girl]5408-little girl]5407-my little girl 's brusque way of speaking that hastens [your]99-mrs woodburn going . [I]93-mr lake assure [you]99-mrs woodburn [we]5409-we were quite unoccupied , and would have been very happy — perhaps [we]5409-we may be more fortunate another time ; "[93-mr lake] and with that [the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master gave a dignified dismissal to [[his]347-the drawing - master surprising visitor]2559-his surprising visitor . It was [Rose]108-rose [herself]108-rose who saw [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish to the door , which [she]108-rose opened for [him]115-mr cavendish with an utter disregard of [his]115-mr cavendish excuses and attempts to do that office for [himself]115-mr cavendish . [She]108-rose would not even shake hands , but made [him]115-mr cavendish the most majestic curtsey that was ever executed by [a personage five feet high]2560-a personage five feet high , under the influence of which [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish went away humbled , and , [he]115-mr cavendish could scarcely tell why , ashamed of [himself]115-mr cavendish . When [Rose]108-rose came back to [the parlour]2523-the parlour , still with [her]108-rose hat on , [she]108-rose found that [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn had gone to the window , and was looking out at the edge of the blind — which was all that was wanted to put a climax to [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister 's exasperation . " [Papa]94-papa , "[108-rose] said [Rose]108-rose , " [I]108-rose should like to know in [your]94-papa presence , or [I]108-rose should like [you]94-papa to ask [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn [herself]99-mrs woodburn , what is the meaning of all that has been going on to - night . "[108-rose] [Mr Lake]93-mr lake turned right round at this appeal with an expression of utter amaze and bewilderment , which at another moment would have struck [Rose]108-rose with the profoundest delight as a study ; and as for [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , without any more ado [she]99-mrs woodburn burst into a flood of passionate tears . " Oh , [you]99-mrs woodburn nasty , envious thing ! oh , [you]99-mrs woodburn jealous , disagreeable thing ! "[2386-the elder sister] sobbed [the elder sister]2386-the elder sister ; " to send [him]93-mr lake away and spoil everything with [your]99-mrs woodburn airs ! when [he]93-mr lake was as near — just as near"—but[2386-the elder sister] here [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's voice lost itself in [her]99-mrs woodburn tears . " [[My]93-mr lake dear]4403-my dear , what does this mean ? "[93-mr lake] said [Mr Lake]93-mr lake . " It means , [papa]295-papa , that [she]99-mrs woodburn has encouraged [him]93-mr lake to come , and invited [him]93-mr lake in , and been singing to [him]93-mr lake , "[108-rose] cried [Rose]108-rose . " To think [she]99-mrs woodburn should be one of [us]5412-us , and have no proper pride ! If [he]93-mr lake was fond of [her]99-mrs woodburn , [he]93-mr lake would tell [her]99-mrs woodburn so , and ask [your]295-papa permission ; but [she]99-mrs woodburn is laying [herself]99-mrs woodburn out to please [him]93-mr lake , and is content that [they]5413-they should all jeer at [her]99-mrs woodburn in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's parties , and say [she]99-mrs woodburn is trying to catch [him]93-mr lake . [I]99-mrs woodburn thought [I]99-mrs woodburn could have died of shame when [I]99-mrs woodburn saw [him]93-mr lake here to - night ; and compromising [you]295-papa , as if that was why [you]295-papa were so civil . If it were for [her]99-mrs woodburn good , do [you]295-papa think [I]99-mrs woodburn would ever interfere ? "[99-mrs woodburn] cried [[Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's guardian angel]2564-barbara 's guardian angel . At this point [Rose]108-rose [herself]108-rose would have liked excessively to cry , if the truth must be told ; but [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn had already appropriated that facile mode of expression , and [the little artist scorned to copy]2565-the little artist scorned to copy . As for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , [he]93-mr lake turned from one to [the other of [[his]93-mr lake daughters]821-his daughters]2566-the other of his daughters with unmitigated consternation and dismay . " It was all [your]93-mr lake coming in , "[99-mrs woodburn] sobbed [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , " if [you]93-mr lake had only had the sense to see it . That was what [he]93-mr lake meant . If [I]2568-the injured young woman was singing , it was just to pass the time ; [I]2568-the injured young woman know that was what [he]93-mr lake came for . And [you]93-mr lake to send [him]93-mr lake away with [your]93-mr lake airs ! "[2568-the injured young woman] cried [the injured young woman]2568-the injured young woman . All this made up a scene entirely novel to [the amazed father]2569-the amazed father , who felt it [his]2569-the amazed father duty to put a stop to it , and yet could not tell what to say . " [Girls]4764-girls , "[2569-the amazed father] [he]2569-the amazed father began , with a trembling voice , " this is all perfectly new to [me]2570-the poor man . [I]2570-the poor man do n't understand . If [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , or — or [any one]4391-any one , wishes to pay [his]115-mr cavendish addresses to [[my]2570-the poor man daughter]4490-my daughter , it is , of course , [his]115-mr cavendish business to apply to [me]2570-the poor man in the first place . [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , do n't cry . [You]99-mrs woodburn know how [I]2570-the poor man dislike to hear [you]99-mrs woodburn cry , "[2570-the poor man] said [the poor man]2570-the poor man , gradually losing [his]2570-the poor man head . " Do n't make a fuss , [Rose]108-rose ; for Heaven 's sake , [girls]4764-girls , ca n't [you]99-mrs woodburn say at once what [you]99-mrs woodburn mean , and do n't worry [me]2571-the unfortunate widower to death ? Ah , if [[your]99-mrs woodburn poor mother]4418-your poor mother had but been spared ! "[2571-the unfortunate widower] cried [the unfortunate widower]2571-the unfortunate widower ; and [he]2571-the unfortunate widower had [five daughters]2572-five daughters altogether , poor soul!—and it was so easy to drive [him]2571-the unfortunate widower out of [his]2571-the unfortunate widower senses . At this point [Rose]108-rose intervened , and did what [she]108-rose could to calm matters down . [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , still sobbing , retired to [[her]99-mrs woodburn chamber]2573-her chamber ; [the boys]2574-the boys came in from [their]2574-the boys cricket , and [the little children]527-the little children had to be put to bed ; and there was [no one]281-no one to attend to all these matters , in the absence of [the eldest sister]2577-the eldest sister , except [the little mistress of the School of Design]1494-the little mistress of the school of design , so that naturally all further explanation was postponed for this night . It was thus that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , without particularly meaning it , impressed upon [two interesting and amiable young women]2579-two interesting and amiable young women on the same day the conviction that [he]115-mr cavendish was about to propose , without in either case realising that expectation . After this last exploit [he]115-mr cavendish went [home]287-home with [his]115-mr cavendish head more confused , and [his]115-mr cavendish will more undecided , than ever . For [he]115-mr cavendish had one of those perverse minds which cling to everything that is forbidden ; and the idea that [he]115-mr cavendish ought not to have gone near [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , and that [he]115-mr cavendish ought not to see [her]120-barbara again , made [him]115-mr cavendish more anxious to seek [her]120-barbara out and follow [her]120-barbara than [he]115-mr cavendish had ever been before . If such a thing had been permissible in [England]33-england as that [a man]285-a man might marry [one wife]2582-one wife for [his]285-a man liking and another for [his]285-a man interests , the matter might have been compromised by proposing to [them]2579-two interesting and amiable young women both ; and there can not be a doubt that [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in such a case , would very soon have triumphed over [[her]119-lucilla handsome , sullen , passionate rival]2583-her handsome , sullen , passionate rival . But then such a way of conciliating [a man]285-a man with [himself]285-a man does not exist in [the British Islands]44-the british islands , and consequently was not to be thought of . And to be sure , every time [he]115-mr cavendish came to think of it , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish saw more and more clearly what [a fool]717-a fool [he]115-mr cavendish would be to marry [Barbara]120-barbara , who was evidently so ready to marry [him]115-mr cavendish . The same thing could not with any confidence be predicated of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though , if [she]88-miss marjoribanks were to accept [him]115-mr cavendish , and [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father were to consent , nothing could be better for [his]115-mr cavendish interests . All this [he]115-mr cavendish felt , and yet an unconquerable reluctance kept [him]115-mr cavendish back . [His]115-mr cavendish history was not quite spotless , and there were chapters in it which [he]115-mr cavendish thought it would kill [him]115-mr cavendish to have brought before [the public of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1069-the public of carlingford ; but still [he]115-mr cavendish was far from being [a bad fellow]2588-a bad fellow in [his]115-mr cavendish way . And down at the bottom of [his]115-mr cavendish heart , out of [everybody]300-everybody 's sight , and unacknowledged even by [himself]115-mr cavendish , there was one little private nook full of gratitude to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Though [he]115-mr cavendish scarcely knew what was passing at the moment , [he]115-mr cavendish knew , when [he]115-mr cavendish came to think of it , that [she]119-lucilla had saved [him]115-mr cavendish from the effects of [his]115-mr cavendish first panic at the unexpected appearance of [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley . Perhaps it was partly this consciousness that made [him]115-mr cavendish so embarrassed in [her]119-lucilla presence ; and [he]115-mr cavendish could not find it in [his]115-mr cavendish heart , with this sense of gratitude , to deceive [her]119-lucilla , and say [he]115-mr cavendish loved [her]119-lucilla , and ask [her]119-lucilla to marry [him]115-mr cavendish . To be sure , if [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been [a very acute observer]2590-a very acute observer , [he]115-mr cavendish might have felt that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was quite able to take care of [herself]119-lucilla in such an emergency , and was at the least a match for [him]115-mr cavendish , however seductive [he]115-mr cavendish might appear to [others]2591-others ; but then , [few people]1860-few people are [acute observers]2593-acute observers in a matter so entirely personal to [themselves]1860-few people . [He]115-mr cavendish felt furious with [himself]115-mr cavendish as [he]115-mr cavendish went [home]287-home , and thought how foolish [he]115-mr cavendish had been ever to go near [Barbara Lake]120-barbara in the present position of affairs ; and yet [he]115-mr cavendish could not help feeling that it was more delightful to [him]115-mr cavendish to see the colour blaze into [her]120-barbara cheeks , and the song rise like a bird from [her]120-barbara full crimson lips , and that flush of excitement and triumph come from [her]120-barbara eyes , than it could have been in any case to have been admitted to the same degree of intimacy with [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was not in the least intoxicated by [his]115-mr cavendish presence . Thus [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man was torn asunder , not so much by love and duty , as by inclination and interest , though the inclination was not strong enough to have allowed of any great sacrifice , nor the interest sufficiently certain to have repaid the exertion . This only made it the more difficult to decide ; and in [his]115-mr cavendish circumstances , and with the panic that pursued [him]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish did not feel it possible to adopt the only wise policy that remained to [him]115-mr cavendish , and wait . As [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was thus making [his]115-mr cavendish way [home]287-home , horribly vexed and annoyed with [himself]115-mr cavendish , and avoiding [Grange Lane]4-grange lane as if the plague was in it , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sat in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks drawing - room]1580-her drawing - room alone , and thought the matter over . Certainly [she]88-miss marjoribanks had not expected [him]360-the unfortunate man that evening , but still , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks heard ten o'clock strike , and felt that [his]360-the unfortunate man coming now absolutely impossible , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was a little — not exactly disappointed , but annoyed at [herself]88-miss marjoribanks for having felt a sort of expectation . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not a person to hide [her]119-lucilla sentiments , or even to conceal a fact which was disagreeable to [her]119-lucilla amour propre . [She]119-lucilla had too thorough and well - founded a confidence in the natural interest of [the world]331-the world in all belonging to [her]119-lucilla to do that ; so when ten o'clock had done striking , [she]119-lucilla opened [her]119-lucilla blotting - book and took one of [her]119-lucilla pretty sheets of paper , with [Lucilla]119-lucilla on it in delicate rose - tinted letters , the L very large , and the concluding letters very small , and dashed off [her]119-lucilla note to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . [[The Miss Blounts]142-the miss blounts ' at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]2599-the miss blounts ' at mount pleasant had been one of the very first establishments to forsake the handwriting which was all corners , in favour of the bold running hand of [the present female generation]2600-the present female generation ; and it was accordingly in a very free and strongly - characterised manuscript , black with much ink , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks wrote : " [Dearest Mrs Chiley,—I]178-dearest mrs chiley,—i never expected [him]5419-he to come , and [he]5419-he has not . [I]88-miss marjoribanks dare say [he]5419-he never meant it . [I]88-miss marjoribanks am so glad . It was [Providence]107-providence that sent [you]178-dearest mrs chiley,—i at that particular moment to - day.—Always in haste , with fond love , [your]178-dearest mrs chiley,—i most truly affectionate "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " And when [she]119-lucilla had sent [Thomas]117-tom with this note , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind relieved . Not that it had been much distressed before , but when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had put it in black and white , and concluded upon it , [her]88-miss marjoribanks satisfaction was more complete ; and no such troublous thoughts as those which disturbed [the hero of this day]5420-the hero of this day 's transactions — no such wild tears as poured from the eyes of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara — interfered with the maidenly composure of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's meditations . Notwithstanding all that [people]505-people say to the contrary , there is a power in virtue which makes itself felt in such an emergency . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could turn from [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had thus failed to fulfil the demands of [his]115-mr cavendish position , to the serene idea of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , with that delightful consciousness of having nothing to reproach [herself]88-miss marjoribanks with , which is balm to a well - regulated mind . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had done [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty , whatever happened . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had not injudiciously discouraged nor encouraged [the possible Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5423-the possible member for carlingford ; and at the same time [she]88-miss marjoribanks was perfectly free to turn [her]88-miss marjoribanks attention to [the possible Bishop]5424-the possible bishop ; and neither in one case nor the other could [anybody]313-anybody say that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had gone a step too far , or committed [herself]88-miss marjoribanks in any way whatsoever . While these consoling reflections were passing through [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks came [upstairs]362-upstairs , as had grown to be [his]90-dr marjoribanks custom lately . Sometimes [he]90-dr marjoribanks took a cup of tea , though it was against [his]90-dr marjoribanks principles , and sometimes [he]90-dr marjoribanks only sat by while [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter had [hers]286-his daughter , and amused [himself]90-dr marjoribanks with [her]286-his daughter chat before [he]90-dr marjoribanks went to bed . [He]90-dr marjoribanks was later than usual to - night , and naturally the tea - tray had disappeared some time before . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla did not for a moment permit [her]119-lucilla own preoccupation to interfere with the discharge of [her]119-lucilla immediate duty , which was unquestionably to be amusing and agreeable , and a comfort to [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa . "[119-lucilla] So [you]2601-you had [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish here to - day ? " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . "[2601-you] What brought [him]115-mr cavendish [here]4529-here ? What has [he]115-mr cavendish been doing ? Since [you]2601-you and [he]115-mr cavendish are on such good terms , [I]0-i hope [he]115-mr cavendish gave [you]2601-you an account of where [he]115-mr cavendish has been . " "[115-mr cavendish] [He]115-mr cavendish has been nursing [a sick friend]5314-a sick friend on — [the Continent]30-the continent , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with that largeness of geographical expression which is natural to the insular mind . "[115-mr cavendish] Who are [[Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's friends]2604-mr cavendish 's friends , [papa]295-papa ? " added [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with confiding simplicity ; and it was beautiful to see how [the daughter]453-the daughter looked up into [[her]453-the daughter father]292-her father 's face , with that angelic confidence in [his]292-her father knowledge on all subjects which is so rarely to be met with in [the present generation]1417-the present generation . But it was not a question to which [the Doctor]326-the doctor found it easy to respond . "[295-papa] Who are [[his]115-mr cavendish friends]382-his friends ? " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . "[115-mr cavendish] [He]115-mr cavendish 's [one of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , [they]2608-they say . [We]2609-we have all heard that . [I]0-i never knew [he]115-mr cavendish had [any friends]2610-any friends ; which is , after all , next best to having very good ones , " said [the philosophical old Scotchman]179-the philosophical old scotchman ; and there , as it appeared , [he]0-i was quite content to let the matter drop . "[0-i] [I]0-i like to know who [people]505-people belong to , for [my]0-i part , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[170-mr beverley] [The Archdeacon]170-mr beverley , for example , [one]4465-one knows all about [[his]4465-one friends]382-his friends . It 's a great deal nicer , [you]0-i know , [papa]295-papa . Not that it matters in the least about [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes — — " "[160-the cavendishes] Well , [I]0-i should have thought not , after the way [you]0-i made an end of [him]115-mr cavendish , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope [he]115-mr cavendish does n't mean to begin that nonsense over again , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]115-mr cavendish is [a good fellow]2615-a good fellow enough , and [I]0-i do n't mind asking [him]115-mr cavendish to [[my]0-i house]5037-my house ; but it is quite a different thing to give [him]115-mr cavendish [[my]0-i daughter]4490-my daughter . [He]115-mr cavendish spends too much money , and [I]0-i ca n't see what real bottom [he]115-mr cavendish has . It may all flare up and come to nothing any day . [Nobody]4434-nobody can have any certainty with [an expensive fellow like that]2619-an expensive fellow like that , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . "[4434-nobody] There is no telling where [he]115-mr cavendish draws [his]115-mr cavendish income from ; it is n't from [the land]2620-the land , and it is n't from business ; and if it 's money in the Funds — — " "[303-dear papa] [Dear papa]303-dear papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[303-dear papa] if [he]115-mr cavendish had [the Bank of [England]33-england]2622-the bank of england , it would not make any difference to [me]0-i . [I]0-i am not going to swindle [you]303-dear papa , after [you]303-dear papa have had [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room done up , and everything . [I]0-i said ten years , and [I]0-i mean to keep to it,—if nothing very particular happens , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added prudently . "[0-i] Most likely [I]0-i shall begin to go off a little in ten years . And all [I]0-i think of just now is to do [my]0-i duty , and be a little comfort to [you]303-dear papa . " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks indulged in a faint "[0-i] humph ! " under [his]90-dr marjoribanks breath , as [he]90-dr marjoribanks lighted [his]90-dr marjoribanks candle ; for , as has been already said , [he]90-dr marjoribanks was not [a man]285-a man to feel so keenly as [some men]4585-some men might have felt the enthusiasm of filial devotion which beautified [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's life . But at the same time [he]90-dr marjoribanks had that respect for [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's genius , which only experience could have impressed upon [him]90-dr marjoribanks ; and [he]90-dr marjoribanks did not venture , or rather [he]90-dr marjoribanks did not think it necessary , to enter into any further explanations . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks did not in the least degree share the nervousness of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was afraid of deceiving [Lucilla]119-lucilla . As for [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , [he]90-dr marjoribanks felt a consoling conviction that [she]119-lucilla was quite able to conduct [her]119-lucilla own affairs , and would do [him]90-dr marjoribanks no discredit in any engagements [she]119-lucilla might form . And at the same time [he]90-dr marjoribanks was amused by the idea that [he]90-dr marjoribanks might be swindled in respect to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , if [she]119-lucilla married at this early moment . [He]90-dr marjoribanks took it for wit , when it was the most solid and sensible reality ; but then , fortunately , the points in which [he]90-dr marjoribanks misapprehended [her]119-lucilla redounded as much to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's credit , as those in which [he]90-dr marjoribanks seized [her]119-lucilla meaning clearest , so that on every side there was something to be gained . And when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks too retired to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks maidenly chamber]5440-her maidenly chamber , a sentiment of general content and satisfaction filled [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind . It is true that for the moment [she]88-miss marjoribanks had experienced a natural womanly vexation to see a proposal nipped in the bud . It annoyed [her]88-miss marjoribanks not so much on personal as on general principles ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla was aware that nothing could be more pernicious to [a man]285-a man than when thus brought to the very point to be thrown back again , and never permitted to produce that delicate bloom of [his]90-dr marjoribanks affections . It was like preventing a rose from putting forth its flowers , a cruelty equally prejudicial to the plant and to [the world]331-the world . But when this pang of wounded philanthropy was over , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt in [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart that it was [Providence]107-providence that had sent [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley at that special moment . There was no telling what embarrassments , what complications [she]119-lucilla might not have got into , had [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish succeeded in unbosoming [himself]115-mr cavendish . No doubt [Lucilla]119-lucilla had a confidence that , whatever difficulties there might have been , [she]119-lucilla would have extricated [herself]119-lucilla from [them]5443-them with satisfaction and even éclat , but still it was better to avoid the necessity . Thus it was with a serene conviction that "[0-i] whatever is , is best , " that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks betook [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to [her]88-miss marjoribanks peaceful slumbers . There are so many people in [the world]331-the world [who hold , or are tempted to hold , an entirely different opinion]5445-who hold , or are tempted to hold , an entirely different opinion , that it is pleasant to linger over the spectacle of a mind so perfectly well regulated . Very different were the sentiments of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who could not sleep for the ghosts that kept tugging at [him]115-mr cavendish on every side ; and those of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , who felt that for [her]120-barbara too the flower of [[her]120-barbara hero]5446-her hero 's love had been nipped in the bud . But , to be sure , it is only natural that goodness and self - control should have the best of it sometimes even in [this uncertain world]5447-this uncertain world . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon returned to [Carlingford]3-carlingford before Thursday , as [he]115-mr cavendish had anticipated ; but in the interval [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had not recovered [his]115-mr cavendish courage so far as to renew [his]115-mr cavendish visit to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , or to face [the man who had alarmed [him]115-mr cavendish so much]5449-the man who had alarmed him so much . [Everybody in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]5450-everybody in grange lane remarked at the time how worried poor [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn looked . [Her]99-mrs woodburn eyes lost their brightness , which [some people]443-some people thought was the only beauty [she]99-mrs woodburn had , and [her]99-mrs woodburn nerves and [her]99-mrs woodburn temper both failed [her]99-mrs woodburn , [no one]281-no one could tell why . The personal sketches [she]99-mrs woodburn made at this moment were truculent and bitter to an unheard - of degree . [She]99-mrs woodburn took off [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley with a savage force which electrified [[her]99-mrs woodburn audience]478-her audience , and put words into [his]170-mr beverley mouth which [everybody]300-everybody admitted were exactly like [him]170-mr beverley , if [he]170-mr beverley could ever be imagined to have fallen into the extraordinary circumstances in which [the mimic]883-the mimic placed [him]170-mr beverley . In short , [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn made a little drama out of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , of course , knew nothing about this , and showed some surprise now and then at the restrained laughter which [he]170-mr beverley heard in the corners ; but when [anybody]313-anybody spoke of [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , [he]0-i showed an instinctive want of confidence . "[0-i] [I]0-i have not studied [her]2624-she sufficiently to give an opinion of [her]2624-she , " [he]0-i said , which was certainly the very reverse of [her]2624-she deliverance upon [him]0-i . To tell the truth , [she]2624-she had rather studied [him]0-i too much , and gave too keen an edge to [his]0-i characteristic qualities , as is natural to all literary portraiture , and even went so far that , in the end , [people]505-people began to ask whether [she]2624-she had any personal spite against [him]0-i . "[0-i] [She]2624-she do n't know [him]0-i , " [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn said , when [he]162-mr woodburn heard some faint echo of this suggestion . "[2624-she] [She]2624-she 's clever , and it carries [her]2624-she away , [you]2625-you know . [She]2624-she enters into it so , [she]2624-she do n't know how far [she]2624-she is going ; but [I]0-i can answer for it [she]2624-she never saw [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon before ; and [Hal]165-harry is n't here to give [her]2624-she the key - note , as [she]2624-she says . [He]0-i has met [everybody]300-everybody , [I]0-i believe , one place or another , " [the simple man]5459-the simple man said , with a little natural pride ; for in [his]5459-the simple man heart [he]5459-the simple man was vain of [[his]5459-the simple man fashionable brother - in - law]5460-his fashionable brother - in - law . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [himself]115-mr cavendish , it began to be understood that [he]115-mr cavendish was with [a friend who was sick , on [the Continent]30-the continent]5461-a friend who was sick , on the continent ; and soon — for news had a wonderful tendency to increase and grow bigger as it spread in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane — that [[his]115-mr cavendish friend]1058-his friend was dying , and that a probable large increase of fortune to the popular favourite would be the result , which was an idea that did credit to the imagination of [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [He]0-i had disappeared completely once more after the eventful day which [we]5463-we have described , carrying out in the fullest way [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's prediction , but striking [Barbara Lake]120-barbara with bitter disappointment . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had a great many things to occupy [her]88-miss marjoribanks , but [Barbara]120-barbara had nothing except the humble duty of looking after [[her]120-barbara little brothers]5464-her little brothers and [sisters]5465-sisters , and attending to [[her]120-barbara father]292-her father 's comfort , which had never been occupations particularly to [her]120-barbara mind . And then [Barbara]120-barbara was aware that , if [she]120-barbara neglected [her]120-barbara duties , [Rose]108-rose , on [her]108-rose return from [the School of Design]824-the school of design , would do them , though with a fierce little outbreak of indignation , which [the elder sister]2386-the elder sister felt [she]108-rose could bear ; and accordingly , [she]108-rose did little else but brood over [his]292-her father sudden disappearance , and spend [her]108-rose time at the window looking for [his]292-her father return . [Lucilla]119-lucilla conducted [herself]119-lucilla , as might have been expected , in a much more rational and dignified manner . [She]119-lucilla made [herself]119-lucilla very agreeable to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who unbended very much , and grew very nice , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley [herself]96-mrs chiley allowed . "[300-everybody] But , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i am uneasy about [his]2629-his opinions , " [the old lady]870-the old lady said . [He]2629-his certainly had a very free way of talking , and was ready to discuss anything , and was not approved of by [Mr Bury]109-mr bury . But still [he]2629-his had very good connections and a nice position , and had always a chance of being [Bishop of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5471-bishop of carlingford ; and in marriage it is well known that [one]4465-one never can have everything [one]4465-one wants . So that , on the whole , even [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley did not see what difference [his]2629-his opinions made , so far as [Lucilla]119-lucilla was concerned . When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went down to [[Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's]5474-colonel chiley 's in the evening and made tea for [the old people]5475-the old people , like [a daughter of [the house]339-the house]5476-a daughter of the house , [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley was always disposed to go over to [the enemy]1612-the enemy , as [the old Colonel]2036-the old colonel said . No doubt [he]170-mr beverley had enough of [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , who had not received a new idea into [his]2629-his mind since the battle of [Waterloo]45-waterloo , and did not see what [people]505-people had to do with such nonsense . And then [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon would very often walk [home]287-home with [the young visitor]5483-the young visitor . During this time , as was natural , [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley heard [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's name a hundred times , and regretted , like all [the world]331-the world , that so eminent [a member of [the Carlingford commonwealth]5486-the carlingford commonwealth]5485-a member of the carlingford commonwealth should be absent during [his]5143-the archdeacon visit ; but , at the same time , [Lucilla]119-lucilla took great care to avoid all personalities , and kept a discreet silence even about the gifts and accomplishments of [[her]119-lucilla almost - lover]5487-her almost - lover . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley sighed , poor soul , when [she]96-mrs chiley saw how [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend avoided this subject , and thought sometimes that [he]1047-her young friend was forgotten , sometimes that [the poor dear]5489-the poor dear was breaking [her]96-mrs chiley heart for [him]1047-her young friend ; but it is needless to say that neither of these suppositions was in the least true . And then it began to be considered rather odd in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon should pay such a long visit . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley no doubt was very kind and hospitable , and exceedingly glad to receive such [a distinguished clergyman]5491-a distinguished clergyman ; but when [a man]285-a man has been six weeks in [[any one]4391-any one 's house]5494-any one 's house , and shows no inclination of going , it is natural that [people]505-people should feel a little surprised . [His]5143-the archdeacon visitation was over , and [he]5143-the archdeacon had dined with [everybody]300-everybody , and studied [the place]770-the place and [its]770-the place characteristics , and entered into everything that was going on . The only thing , indeed , that [he]5143-the archdeacon did not seem to think of , was going away . If it had been [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , the chances are that [he]5143-the archdeacon would have made [himself]5143-the archdeacon so much one of [the family]4553-the family , that [his]5143-the archdeacon departure would have been felt as a domestic calamity ; but [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was very different from [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . So long as [he]5143-the archdeacon was in [the house]339-the house it was impossible to forget either [his]5143-the archdeacon position or [his]5143-the archdeacon ways of thinking , or the absence of any real connection between [himself]5143-the archdeacon and [[his]5143-the archdeacon hosts]5501-his hosts . [He]5143-the archdeacon did not combat or contradict [anybody]313-anybody , but [he]5143-the archdeacon would give a faint smile when [the Colonel]595-the colonel uttered [his]595-the colonel old - fashioned sentiments , which drove [the old soldier]2047-the old soldier frantic . "[0-i] As if [I]0-i was not able to form an opinion , by [Jove]130-jove ! " [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley said ; while , on the other hand , [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was quite ready to enter into [the young people]5506-the young people 's absurd theories , and discuss the very Bible itself , as if that were a book to be discussed . As for [the Rector]567-the rector , [he]567-the rector turned [his]567-the rector head away when [he]567-the rector passed [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's door , and [Miss Bury]114-miss bury made visits of condolence and sympathy . "[2630-you] [You]2630-you must feel it a great responsibility having [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley with [you]2630-you , " [[the Rector]567-the rector 's sister]1057-the rector 's sister would say , though naturally without any distinct explanation of [her]1057-the rector 's sister meaning ; and then [she]1057-the rector 's sister would look at [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley and sigh . "[2630-you] Oh , [I]0-i am sure it is a great pleasure , " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley answered , not willing to let down the prestige of [[her]96-mrs chiley guest]2089-her guest . "[0-i] [He]170-mr beverley is very nice , and takes a great deal of interest in everything ; and then , [you]2630-you know , [he]170-mr beverley is [a connection of [ours]2632-ours]2631-a connection of ours . [[The Colonel]103-colonel chiley 's niece]873-the colonel 's niece , [Mary Chiley]129-mary chiley — — " "[129-mary chiley] Yes , [I]0-i know , " said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury . "[129-mary chiley] Poor thing ! [she]873-the colonel 's niece looked suffering the last time [I]0-i saw [her]873-the colonel 's niece . [I]0-i hope [she]873-the colonel 's niece has found the true consolation to support [her]873-the colonel 's niece , now [she]873-the colonel 's niece has entered into the troubles of life . " "[873-the colonel 's niece] Well , yes , [I]0-i hope so , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , a little doubtfully ; "[873-the colonel 's niece] but [you]2630-you know [one]4465-one does not feel the troubles of life very severely at [her]4465-one age ; and [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i should have called [a baby]4734-a baby a trouble when [I]0-i was like [her]4465-one . [I]0-i never had any , [you]2630-you know , and [I]0-i used to fret over it a great deal ; but [the Colonel]595-the colonel never liked the noise of [children]815-children , and [I]0-i suppose it is all for the best . " "[595-the colonel] [One]4465-one may always be sure of that , " said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , in [her]114-miss bury instructive way . "[4465-one] [I]0-i suppose [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon is going soon , " [she]114-miss bury added ; "[0-i] [he]5143-the archdeacon has been [here]4529-here a long time now . [I]0-i almost wonder [he]5143-the archdeacon likes to be so long absent from [[his]5143-the archdeacon parish]2641-his parish . Two months , is it not ? " "[0-i] Oh , no — not quite six weeks , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley briskly . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope [he]5143-the archdeacon may be persuaded to stay some time longer . [I]0-i look upon it as quite a compliment to [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; for , to be sure , [he]5143-the archdeacon would not stay if [he]5143-the archdeacon had not some attraction , " said [the imprudent old woman]5511-the imprudent old woman . And this was precisely what [Miss Bury]114-miss bury wanted , as [any one of acute perceptions might have seen from the first]5512-any one of acute perceptions might have seen from the first . "[5143-the archdeacon] It must be a great responsibility for [you]2642-you , " said [[the Rector]567-the rector 's sister]1057-the rector 's sister , with a sigh , pressing [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's hand . "[5143-the archdeacon] If it should turn out badly , [you]2642-you know —— Of course , [[my]0-i brother]2643-my brother and [I]0-i do n't agree with [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley on all points — though [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i hope [he]5143-the archdeacon is quite conscientious ; but [I]0-i do feel for [you]2642-you with such a responsibility , " said [Miss Bury]114-miss bury , with a look that made [the old lady]870-the old lady nervous in spite of [herself]870-the old lady . Thus , notwithstanding all [her]96-mrs chiley sense of the duties of hospitality , and [her]96-mrs chiley anxiety about [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's interests , [she]96-mrs chiley could not but feel that it would be rather a relief to get so formidable [a guest]684-a guest fairly out of [the house]339-the house . It is uncomfortable , it must be allowed , to entertain in [[your]2642-you house]5518-your house anybody , particularly [a clergyman of whom [[your]2642-you Rector]5520-your rector does not approve]5519-a clergyman of whom your rector does not approve ; and there could be no doubt that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was not like [the clergymen that [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley had been accustomed to]5522-the clergymen that mrs chiley had been accustomed to . "[0-i] And [he]5143-the archdeacon could come back another time , " [she]96-mrs chiley said to [herself]96-mrs chiley , by way of conciliating [her]96-mrs chiley own weariness with [[her]96-mrs chiley visitor]813-her visitor 's advantage and the interests of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . But notwithstanding these reflections on [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's part and notwithstanding [the Colonel]595-the colonel 's less amiable growl , uttered every morning—"Does[5143-the archdeacon] [that parson of yours]2644-that parson of yours never mean to go [away?"—the Archdeacon]5525-away?"—the archdeacon showed no intention of budging . It was [poor [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley who had all the brunt to bear , to exhaust [herself]96-mrs chiley in civilities and to be upbraided with "[5527-that parson of yours"—whereas] [that parson of yours"—whereas]5527-that parson of yours"—whereas [he]5143-the archdeacon was not in the least [[her]96-mrs chiley parson]5528-her parson , nor even [the kind of man [she]96-mrs chiley approved of as [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman]5529-the kind of man she approved of as a clergyman]5526-poor mrs chiley who had all the brunt to bear , to exhaust herself in civilities and to be upbraided with " that parson of yours"—whereas he was not in the least her parson , nor even the kind of man she approved of as a clergyman . All this , however , [the brave old woman]5531-the brave old woman bore with fortitude for [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's sake : certainly it must be [Lucilla]119-lucilla who kept [him]5143-the archdeacon in [Carlingford]3-carlingford — if it were not something else . Things were in this condition , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish having again disappeared into utter darkness , and [Carlingford]3-carlingford beginning to enter warmly into the question whether or not [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley was paying attention to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , when it happened to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks one morning to meet [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon in [a little lane running between [Grove Street]27-grove street and [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]5533-a little lane running between grove street and grange lane . Opening from [this lane]5534-this lane was a little door in the wall , which admitted to [a little garden very bright with flowers of the simplest old - fashioned kinds]5535-a little garden very bright with flowers of the simplest old - fashioned kinds , with [a little house planted at [its]5536-a little house planted at its extremity extremity]5536-a little house planted at its extremity , which had pretensions to be [an old - fashioned and quasi - rural cottage]5537-an old - fashioned and quasi - rural cottage , on the score of being very rickety , uncomfortable , and badly arranged . But [it]5538-it must be a very impracticable erection indeed which does not look tolerable under the bright sunshine on a summer noon , at the end of [a pretty garden]5539-a pretty garden where [children]815-children are playing and birds singing , and [a woman or two]5541-a woman or two about . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was standing at the door of [this little closed - up hermitage]5542-this little closed - up hermitage , almost filling up the opening with [her]119-lucilla crisp summer draperies , and affording only a very partial and tempting glimpse of [its]5542-this little closed - up hermitage flowers and shrubs and whitewashed walls inside ; and when [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley came up to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [he]170-mr beverley felt [his]170-mr beverley curiosity excited . "[5527-that parson of yours"—whereas] Is it [[Armida]180-armida 's garden]2645-armida 's garden , or [the Elysian fields]2646-the elysian fields" said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ; and [he]5143-the archdeacon made a dead stop before the door , not knowing any more than [any other blind mortal]5544-any other blind mortal what [he]5143-the archdeacon was going to find inside . "[5527-that parson of yours"—whereas] [I]0-i do n't know anything about [Armida]180-armida , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[0-i] unfortunately [they]2647-they were all [Cambridge]181-cambridge in [their]2647-they ways of thinking at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , and [our]2648-our classics got dreadfully neglected . But [you]2649-you may come in if [you]2649-you like — at least [I]0-i think [you]2649-you may come in , if [you]2649-you will promise not to frighten [the children]4442-the children . [I]0-i am sure [they]4442-the children never saw [an Archdeacon]5117-an archdeacon in [their]4442-the children lives . " "[0-i] Are there [children]815-children ? " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , with a doubtful air ; for , to tell the truth , [he]170-mr beverley had come to the age at which [men]4399-men think it best to avoid [children]815-children , unless , indeed , [they]4399-men happen to have a personal interest in [them]815-children ; and [he]170-mr beverley stretched [his]170-mr beverley neck a little to see in over [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's head . "[815-children] There are [a whole lot of children]2653-a whole lot of children , and [a pretty governess]2654-a pretty governess , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[2654-a pretty governess] It is [a school]2655-a school , and [I]0-i am so much interested in it . [I]0-i may call it [[my]0-i school]2656-my school , for that matter . [I]0-i came to know [her]2654-a pretty governess in the funniest way ; but [I]0-i will tell [you]2657-you that another time . And it was just [my]0-i luck , as usual . [She]2654-a pretty governess is so nice , and quite [a lady]4506-a lady . If [you]2657-you will not say [you]2657-you are [an Archdeacon]5117-an archdeacon , to frighten [the children]4442-the children , [I]0-i will let [you]2657-you come in . " "[0-i] [You]2657-you shall call [me]0-i whatever [you]2657-you like , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley ; "[2657-you] when [I]0-i am with [the lady - patroness]2661-the lady - patroness , what does it matter what [I]0-i call [myself]0-i ? Let [me]0-i see how [you]2657-you manage [[your]2657-you educational department]2662-your educational department . [I]0-i have already bowed before [your]2657-you genius in the other branches of government ; but this ought to be more in [my]0-i own way . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [you]2657-you care for visiting [schools]2663-schools , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [I]0-i know [you]2657-you think it is [a bore]2664-a bore ; but [she]2665-she is so nice , and so nice - looking ; [I]0-i am sure [you]2657-you will be pleased with [her]2665-she . [I]0-i am quite sure [she]2665-she is [a lady]4506-a lady , and has seen better days . " "[2665-she] Oh , [those dreadful women that have seen better days]2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days ! " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ; "[2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days] [I]0-i think [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley has a regiment of [them]2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days . It is hard to know how to get [one]4465-one 's self into sympathy with those faded existences . [They]2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days fill [me]0-i with an infinite pity ; but then what can [one]4465-one do ? If [one]4465-one tries to recall [them]2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days to the past , it sounds like mockery — and if [one]4465-one speaks of the present , it wounds [their]2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days feelings . It is a great social difficulty , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley ; and [he]170-mr beverley fixed [his]170-mr beverley eyes on the ground and entered meditatively , without looking where [he]170-mr beverley was going , in [his]170-mr beverley Broad - Church way . "[96-mrs chiley] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley is so kind , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was a little puzzled for the moment , and did not know what to say . "[96-mrs chiley] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley is [a good , pure , gentle woman]2672-a good , pure , gentle woman , " said [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley . [He]170-mr beverley spoke in a tone which settled the question , and from which there was no appeal ; and no doubt what [he]170-mr beverley said was perfectly true , though it was not a very distinct characterisation . Thus [they]5548-they went in together into [the bright little garden]5549-the bright little garden , thinking of nothing in particular , and loitering as [people do who do not know what is coming]5550-people do who do not know what is coming . There was something that morning in [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's tone and manner which struck [Lucilla]119-lucilla as something more than usual . [She]119-lucilla was not [a young woman to attach undue importance to looks and tones]5551-a young woman to attach undue importance to looks and tones ; but [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's manner was so softened and mellowed , and [his]5143-the archdeacon eyes had so much expression in them , and [he]5143-the archdeacon looked at [Lucilla]119-lucilla with such marked regard , that it was impossible for [her]119-lucilla not to recognise that a crisis might be approaching . To be sure , it was not by any means so near as that crisis manqué which had so lately passed over [her]119-lucilla head in respect to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . But still [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not but remark the signs of a slowly approaching and most likely more important climax ; and as [she]88-miss marjoribanks remarked it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla naturally by anticipation prepared [herself]119-lucilla for the coming event that thus threw a shadow upon [her]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla did not make up [her]119-lucilla mind to accept [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley any more than [she]119-lucilla had made up [her]119-lucilla mind to accept [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; but [she]119-lucilla thought it only [her]119-lucilla duty to [him]115-mr cavendish and to [herself]119-lucilla , and to society in general , to take [his]115-mr cavendish claims into full consideration . And no doubt , if these claims had seemed to [her]119-lucilla sufficiently strong to merit such a reward , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had it in [her]119-lucilla to marry [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , and make [him]115-mr cavendish [an admirable wife]5554-an admirable wife , though [she]119-lucilla was not at the present moment , so far as [she]119-lucilla was aware , absolutely what [foolish people]5555-foolish people call in love with [him]115-mr cavendish . At the same time , [she]119-lucilla made [herself]119-lucilla all the more agreeable to [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley from [her]119-lucilla sense of the dawn of tenderness with which [he]115-mr cavendish regarded [her]119-lucilla . And in this way [they]5556-they went up the broad central path which traversed [the little garden]5557-the little garden , neither looking to the left nor the right , but presenting all that appearance of being occupied with each other , which , especially to [a female observer]5558-a female observer , is so easy of interpretation . For , to be sure , [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had not the remotest idea into whose [house]598-house [he]115-mr cavendish was going , nor who it was whom [he]115-mr cavendish was about to see . But as it happened , [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's protégée]5561-lucilla 's protégée , who had seen better days , had just finished one of [her]5561-lucilla 's protégée lessons , and sent [[her]5561-lucilla 's protégée little pupils]5562-her little pupils out into [the garden]695-the garden . [She]119-lucilla was preparing for the next little class , when , raising [her]119-lucilla eyes accidentally , [she]119-lucilla saw [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks coming through [the garden]695-the garden with [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon by [her]88-miss marjoribanks side . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was [the same person whom [Mr Bury]109-mr bury had brought to [Lucilla]119-lucilla with the idea of recommending [her]88-miss marjoribanks to [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks as a companion and chaperone for [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter]5566-the same person whom mr bury had brought to lucilla with the idea of recommending her to dr marjoribanks as a companion and chaperone for his daughter ; but since then [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's appearance had considerably changed . [She]133-mrs mortimer had grown younger by ten years during the period of comparative comfort and tranquillity which [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's active help and championship had procured for [her]133-mrs mortimer . [[Her]119-lucilla house]2364-her house , and [[her]119-lucilla garden]5569-her garden , and [[her]119-lucilla little scholars]5570-her little scholars , and the bloom on [her]119-lucilla cheeks , and the filling - up of [her]119-lucilla worn frame , were all [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's doing . In the intervals of [her]119-lucilla legislative cares [Lucilla]119-lucilla had run about all over [Carlingford]3-carlingford searching for [pupils]5571-pupils , and at the same moment had cut and stitched and arranged , and papered walls , and planted flower - beds , for the feeble creature thus thrown upon [her]119-lucilla . This was a side of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's character which certainly [she]119-lucilla did nothing to hide from [the public]1303-the public , but which , at the same time , [she]119-lucilla never made any fuss about ; and it was an endless pleasure to [her]119-lucilla to find a protégée so perfectly content to be "[96-mrs chiley] done for , " and do as [she]119-lucilla was told to do . It was thus that [the poor faded widow , who was sensitive and had feelings]5573-the poor faded widow , who was sensitive and had feelings , and forgot [herself]119-lucilla so far as to faint , or nearly to faint , just at the most unlucky moment possible , when [the Rector]567-the rector 's character and dignity demanded superior self - control on [her]119-lucilla part , had found [her]119-lucilla youth again and [her]119-lucilla good looks under [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's shadow . When [she]119-lucilla looked up and saw [the two approaching]5575-the two approaching , [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's first impulse was to smile at the conjunction ; but the next moment [she]119-lucilla had dropped the books out of [her]119-lucilla hands , and was standing gazing out like [a woman in a dream]5576-a woman in a dream , with the colour all gone out of [her]119-lucilla cheeks , and even out of [her]119-lucilla lips , in the surprise of the moment . It was only surprise and a kind of dismay ; it was not terror , like that which [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had exhibited at the same apparition . [She]119-lucilla dropped into [her]119-lucilla chair without knowing it , and probably would have fainted this time also , if something more urgent than mere "[96-mrs chiley] feelings " had not roused [her]119-lucilla up . As it was , it happened very happily for [her]119-lucilla that [she]119-lucilla had thus a little preparation . When [she]119-lucilla saw that [[her]119-lucilla patroness]1330-her patroness was leading [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley up to the door , and that in a minute more [he]170-mr beverley would inevitably be brought to [her]119-lucilla very side , [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer roused up all [her]119-lucilla strength . [She]119-lucilla gathered up [her]119-lucilla books in [her]119-lucilla hand without knowing very well what [she]119-lucilla was doing , and , taking virtue from necessity , went desperately out to meet [them]5578-them . It was [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks who first saw [her]119-lucilla , white and tottering , leaning against the trellis of [the little porch]5579-the little porch , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but give a little cry of alarm and wonder . What kind of [man]4780-man could this be , who thus struck down [another victim without even so much as a glance]5581-another victim without even so much as a glance ? It was just then that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon raised [his]5143-the archdeacon eyes , and saw standing before [him]5143-the archdeacon , among the faded roses , [the woman whom [he]5143-the archdeacon had been approaching so indifferently — the faded existence that had seen better days]5583-the woman whom he had been approaching so indifferently — the faded existence that had seen better days . [He]5143-the archdeacon saw [her]119-lucilla , and [he]5143-the archdeacon stood stock - still , as if it was [she]119-lucilla who was [the basilisk]5584-the basilisk , and the look of pleased interest went out of [his]5143-the archdeacon face in a moment . In that moment [he]5143-the archdeacon had become as unconscious of the presence of [Lucilla]119-lucilla as if [he]5143-the archdeacon had never in [his]5143-the archdeacon life softened [his]5143-the archdeacon voice to [her]119-lucilla ear , or talked nonsense to please [her]119-lucilla . [His]5143-the archdeacon eyes did not seem big enough to take in the figure which stood shrinking and looking at [him]5143-the archdeacon in [the porch]5585-the porch . Then [he]5143-the archdeacon made one long step forward , and took hold of [her]119-lucilla sleeve — not [her]119-lucilla hand — as if to convince [himself]5143-the archdeacon that it was something real [he]5143-the archdeacon saw . [He]5143-the archdeacon showed no joy , nor satisfaction , nor anything but sheer amaze and wonder , at this unexpected appearance , for [he]5143-the archdeacon had not had time to prepare [himself]5143-the archdeacon as [she]119-lucilla had . "[2673-you] Am [I]0-i dreaming , or is it [you]2673-you ? " [he]5143-the archdeacon said , in a voice that sounded as different from the voice with which [he]5143-the archdeacon had been speaking to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as if years had elapsed between the two . And it would be vain to describe the amazement and singular sense that [the earth]1094-the earth had suddenly given way under [her]119-lucilla feet , with which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks stood by and looked on . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was naturally the first to recover [her]88-miss marjoribanks senses in this emergency . Even [she]88-miss marjoribanks , self - possessed as [she]88-miss marjoribanks was , felt the natural giddiness inseparable from such a strange reversal of the position . But [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not lose [her]88-miss marjoribanks head like the others . [She]88-miss marjoribanks looked at [the widow]1180-the widow standing white and tremulous in the shadow of [the little porch]5579-the little porch , and on [the Archdeacon , whose manly countenance had paled to a corresponding colour]5589-the archdeacon , whose manly countenance had paled to a corresponding colour . [A man]285-a man does not seize [a woman]4411-a woman by the sleeve and ask , "[2673-you] Is it [you]2673-you ? " without some reason for an address so destitute of ordinary courtesy ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was sufficiently versed in such matters to know that so rude and startling an accost could be only addressed to [some one whose presence set [the speaker]5593-the speaker 's heart beating , and quickened the blood in [his]285-a man veins]5592-some one whose presence set the speaker 's heart beating , and quickened the blood in his veins . It was odd , to say the least , after the way in which [he]285-a man had just been speaking to [herself]119-lucilla ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , as has been already said , was not the woman to lose [her]119-lucilla head . [She]119-lucilla recovered [herself]119-lucilla with the second breath [she]119-lucilla drew , and took [her]119-lucilla natural place . "[2673-you] [I]0-i can see that [you]2674-you have something to say to [each other]679-each other , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[133-mrs mortimer] [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , ask [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley to walk in . Never mind [me]0-i . [I]0-i want to speak to [the little Lakes]2676-the little lakes . [I]0-i shall come back presently , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , nodding pleasantly to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon — and [she]88-miss marjoribanks went away to the other end of [the garden]695-the garden , calling to [the children]4442-the children with that self - possession which is the gift only of great minds . But when [Lucilla]119-lucilla found [herself]119-lucilla at a safe distance , and saw [the Archdeacon stoop]5597-the archdeacon stoop to go in under [the porch]5585-the porch , it can not be denied that [her]119-lucilla mind was moved by the sight . It was [she]119-lucilla who had seen after the putting - up of that trellis round [that porch]5599-that porch , and the arrangement of the wistaria , which had been sprawling all over the front of [the house]339-the house uncared for . If there was any place in [the world]331-the world where [she]119-lucilla should have been free from such a shock , it certainly should have been here , in this spot , which [she]119-lucilla had , so to speak , created . Naturally the unfitness of [these surroundings]5602-these surroundings to witness a revolution so unlooked - for and disagreeable struck [Lucilla]119-lucilla . If [she]119-lucilla had to be again humiliated , and to submit once more to see another preferred to [herself]119-lucilla , it certainly should have been under other circumstances . When [we]5603-we admit that such a thought did pass through the mind of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , it will prove to all who know [her]88-miss marjoribanks that [Lucilla]119-lucilla found [her]119-lucilla position sufficiently aggravating . [She]119-lucilla had exerted [herself]119-lucilla for [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer as [nobody else in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5604-nobody else in carlingford would have exerted [themselves]5604-nobody else in carlingford . [She]119-lucilla had not only found pupils and a means of living for [the widow]1180-the widow , which , perhaps , a committee of [ladies]581-ladies might have done at the end of a year , had it been put into [their]5604-nobody else in carlingford hands ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had done it at once , and had taken charge of that timid and maladroit individual [herself]119-lucilla , and set [her]119-lucilla up , and done everything for [her]119-lucilla . It was [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's gardener]5607-dr marjoribanks 's gardener , under [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's orders , who had arranged and planted [the garden]695-the garden , and trained the embowering foliage which had just brushed [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's clerical hat as [he]5143-the archdeacon went in ; and in the act of refurnishing [[her]119-lucilla drawing - room]1580-her drawing - room , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had managed to procure , without costing [anybody]313-anybody anything except a little trouble , as [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla said , many accessories , which gave an air of comfort to the little parlour , in which , no doubt , at that moment , [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley and [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer were explaining [themselves]5604-nobody else in carlingford . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had a great deal too much good sense to upbraid [anybody]313-anybody with ingratitude , or even to make any claim upon that slippery quality ; but [she]119-lucilla knew at the same time that [the widow]1180-the widow was [the very last person from whom a new discomfiture should come]5614-the very last person from whom a new discomfiture should come , and that to enter in under that trellis when [he]5143-the archdeacon left [her]119-lucilla was , on [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's part , an aggravation of the change in [his]5143-the archdeacon sentiments which it was difficult to bear . [She]119-lucilla walked along [the garden path]5616-the garden path very briskly under the influence of these thoughts , and it was not in nature to do otherwise than snub [the children]4442-the children when [she]119-lucilla joined [them]4442-the children . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was [a woman of genius]1851-a woman of genius , but [she]119-lucilla was not faultless ; and when [she]119-lucilla found [Ethelinda]182-ethelinda and [Ethelfreda Lake]183-ethelfreda lake , [the two twins]5619-the two twins , the one with [her]182-ethelinda clean frock all muddy and stained , the other with the front breadth torn right up the middle , it is scarcely to be wondered at if [she]119-lucilla lost [her]119-lucilla patience . "[0-i] [You]2677-you little nasty untidy things ! " [she]119-lucilla said , "[2677-you] [I]0-i should like to know who [you]2677-you expect is to go mending up and washing every day for [you]2677-you ? It will not be [Barbara]120-barbara , [I]0-i am sure , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with a fine intonation of scorn , of which [the culprits]1758-the culprits were insensible ; and [she]119-lucilla gave [Ethelinda]182-ethelinda a shake , who was sitting on the wet ground , all muddy with recent watering , and who , besides , was the one who most resembled [Barbara]120-barbara . When this temporary ebullition had taken place , [Lucilla]119-lucilla began gradually to right [herself]119-lucilla . It was a grand sight , if [anybody]313-anybody had been there to witness it , or if [anybody]313-anybody could have seen into [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's maiden bosom ; but the spectacle of a great mind thus recovering its balance is one which can rarely be visible except in its results . While [she]119-lucilla set [the children]4442-the children to rights , and represented to [[Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's little servant , who was in [the garden]695-the garden furtively on a pretence of cabbages , the extreme folly , and indeed idiocy , of letting [them]4442-the children get to [the water]5626-the water and make a mess of [themselves]4442-the children]5624-mrs mortimer 's little servant , who was in the garden furtively on a pretence of cabbages , the extreme folly , and indeed idiocy , of letting them get to the water and make a mess of themselves , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was in reality coming to [herself]119-lucilla . Perhaps [she]119-lucilla spoke with a little more energy than usual ; but [the offenders]5627-the offenders were so well aware of [their]5627-the offenders guilt , and so thoroughly satisfied of the justice of the reproof addressed to [them]5627-the offenders , that no other explanation was necessary ; and , little by little , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt [herself]88-miss marjoribanks restored to [her]88-miss marjoribanks natural calm . "[120-barbara] [You]2678-you know [I]0-i do n't like to scold [you]2678-you , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said ; "[0-i] but what would [anybody]313-anybody say?—nice clean frocks , that [I]0-i am sure were put on fresh this morning — and [you]2678-you , [Mary Jane]184-mary jane — — " "[313-anybody] Please , [Miss]2680-miss , it was only for a young cabbage . [Missis]185-missis is fond of a bit of vegetable , " said [the little maid]5628-the little maid . "[185-missis] [I]0-i knew [she]185-missis 'd not say nothing;—and just as [I]0-i had told ['em]2681-'em all to have done and be good — and [nobody]4434-nobody knew as [you]2678-you was here , " said [Mary Jane]184-mary jane . There was something even in that small and humble testimony to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's sovereignty which helped on the process which was operating in [her]119-lucilla mind . [She]119-lucilla regained bit by bit that serene self - consciousness which places the spirit above the passing vexations of [the world]331-the world . What did it matter what [other people]279-other people might be doing or saying ? Was not [she]119-lucilla still [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla ? and when [one]4465-one had said that , [one]4465-one had said all . "[4434-nobody] It is time [you]2683-you were all going [home]287-home to [[your]2683-you dinners]2685-your dinners , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[2683-you] and [I]0-i have asked [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer to give [you]2683-you a half - holiday . As for [you]2683-you , [[you]2683-you little [Linda]108-rose]2686-you little linda , [you]2683-you are not fit to be seen ; and [I]0-i am sure if [I]0-i were [[your]2683-you sister]2687-your sister [I]0-i should send [you]2683-you off to bed . Now get all [your]2683-you hats and things and run away ; and if [you]2683-you are not awfully good to - morrow , [I]0-i shall never ask for another half - holiday again . " Saying which , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks saw the hats brought out , and [the little scholars]5633-the little scholars sent away . [She]88-miss marjoribanks took matters into [her]88-miss marjoribanks own hand with the confidence of a superior nature . "[0-i] After all the long talk [they]2688-they are having [she]2689-she will not be able for [[her]2689-she scholars]2690-her scholars to - day , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said magnanimously to [herself]119-lucilla ; and [she]119-lucilla again made the tour of [the garden]695-the garden , inspecting everything , to see that all was in order . With every step that [she]119-lucilla took , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks became more and more [herself]119-lucilla . As [we]5635-we have already said , it was a grand and inspiring sight ; but then , to be sure , as in the former case , [her]119-lucilla affections , fortunately , were not engaged . [She]119-lucilla was not in love with [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , any more than [she]119-lucilla had been in love with [Mr Cavendish;—though]186-mr cavendish;—though it is true , love is not everything . And to think how [he]5143-the archdeacon had been looking and talking not much more than half an hour ago , and to reflect that now [he]5143-the archdeacon had most likely forgotten [her]119-lucilla very existence , and was explaining [himself]5143-the archdeacon , and placing that position which would have just suited [Lucilla]119-lucilla at the feet of the object of [her]119-lucilla bounty , was enough to have driven [a young woman of ordinary mind]5637-a young woman of ordinary mind half out of [her]5637-a young woman of ordinary mind senses with disgust and indignation . But , fortunately , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind was not an ordinary one ; and every step [she]119-lucilla took round [the garden]695-the garden restored [her]119-lucilla more and more entirely to [herself]119-lucilla . Instead of conceiving any jealous dislike to [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , [she]119-lucilla had already , as has been stated , exerted [herself]119-lucilla with [her]119-lucilla usual benevolence to leave [the widow]1180-the widow free for the rest of the day . "[2689-she] After all , it is not [her]2691-her fault if [she]2691-her knew [him]2692-him before , or if [he]2692-him was in love with [her]2691-her , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla . And when [she]119-lucilla had arrived at this perfectly true and profoundly philosophical conclusion , it may be said that the crisis was at an end . But then where personal offence and indignation ( if the natural shock to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's feelings could be called by such hard names ) ended , bewilderment and curiosity began . Who could [this Archdeacon]5377-this archdeacon be who had frightened [the most popular man in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5641-the most popular man in carlingford out of [the place]770-the place , and whose unlooked - for appearance had driven [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer back out of [her]133-mrs mortimer recovered good looks and cheerfulness into pallor and trembling ? It is true that [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew quite well who [he]5377-this archdeacon was — [the second son of [Mr Beverley of Trent Valley]187-mr beverley of trent valley]5643-the second son of mr beverley of trent valley , [a family as well known as [any family in [England]33-england]5645-any family in england]5644-a family as well known as any family in england . [Everybody]300-everybody knew all about [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon : [his]5143-the archdeacon career from [his]5143-the archdeacon youth up was as clearly traceable as if [he]5143-the archdeacon had been killed in a railway accident and had had [his]5143-the archdeacon memoir published in the Times . There was nothing in the smallest degree secret or mysterious about [him]5143-the archdeacon ; and yet how could it come about that the sight of [him]5143-the archdeacon should frighten [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish out of [his]115-mr cavendish senses , and make [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , who was utterly unconnected with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , all but faint , as [she]133-mrs mortimer had done on a former occasion ? Was it [his]5143-the archdeacon mission to go about [the world]331-the world driving [people]505-people into fits of terror or agitation ? To be sure , [he]5143-the archdeacon was [a Broad - Churchman]5650-a broad - churchman , and not [the type of clergyman to which [Lucilla]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla heart]5651-the type of clergyman to which lucilla in her heart inclined ; but still [a man]285-a man may be [Broad Church]5653-broad church , and speak a little freely on religious matters , without being [a basilisk]5654-a basilisk . As these thoughts went through [her]119-lucilla mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not help observing that the branches of the pear - tree , which was all that [the garden]695-the garden contained in the shape of fruit , had come loose from the wall , and were swaying about greatly to the damage of the half - grown pears,—not to say that it gave a very untidy look to that corner . "[0-i] [I]0-i must send [Crawford]188-crawford down this evening to fasten it up , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , and then went on with what [she]119-lucilla was thinking ; and [she]119-lucilla made one or two other remarks of the same description in a parenthesis as [she]119-lucilla made [her]119-lucilla tour . After all , it is astonishing how many little things go wrong when [the man or woman with a hundred eyes]5656-the man or woman with a hundred eyes is absent for a few days from the helm of affairs . It was nearly a week since [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been round [[Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's garden]5657-mrs mortimer 's garden , and in that time the espalier had got detached , some of the verbenas were dead in the borders , and the half of the sticks that propped up the dahlias had fallen , leaving the plants in miserable confusion . [Lucilla]119-lucilla shook [her]119-lucilla head over this , as [she]119-lucilla asked [herself]119-lucilla what mysterious influence there could be in [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley . For [her]119-lucilla own part , [she]119-lucilla was not in the slightest degree afraid of [him]170-mr beverley , nor could [she]119-lucilla confess to having felt agitated even when [he]170-mr beverley walked with [her]119-lucilla into [this fated garden]5658-this fated garden ; but there could be no doubt of the seriousness of the effect produced by [his]170-mr beverley appearance on [the two others]5659-the two others . "[188-crawford] [They]2693-they have broken half of the props , the little nuisances , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , as [she]119-lucilla pursued [her]119-lucilla musings . For [her]119-lucilla large mind was incapable , now that its perfect serenity was happily regained , of confining itself , unless with a very good reason , to one sole subject . When [she]119-lucilla had finished [her]119-lucilla inspection , and saw that [nobody]4434-nobody had yet appeared at the door , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks collected the books which [the children]4442-the children had left lying in [the summer - house]5662-the summer - house , and put them under cover — for , to tell the truth , it looked a little like rain ; and having done this , and looked all round [her]88-miss marjoribanks to see if anything else required [her]88-miss marjoribanks immediate care , [Lucilla]119-lucilla carried philosophy to its highest practical point by going away , which is , perhaps , a height of good sense which may be thought too much for humanity . It was not too much for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's legislative soul and knowledge of human nature;—and in thus denying [herself]119-lucilla [she]119-lucilla was perfectly aware of [her]119-lucilla advantages , and of the inevitable result . [She]119-lucilla knew , just as well as if [she]119-lucilla had already received it , that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer would write [her]119-lucilla a little three - cornered note , marked Private , as soon as [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was gone ; and [she]119-lucilla thought it was highly probable that [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley [himself]170-mr beverley would come to give some explanation . With this tranquil assurance in [her]119-lucilla mind , [Lucilla]119-lucilla turned [her]119-lucilla face towards [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [She]119-lucilla began to have a kind of conviction too , since this had happened , either that [Carlingford]3-carlingford would not be raised into [a bishopric]5664-a bishopric , or that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon at least would not be [the first bishop]5115-the first bishop . It was difficult to give any ground for the idea , but it came into [her]119-lucilla mind with a kind of quiet certainty ; and with this conviction , in which [she]119-lucilla recognised that beautiful self - adjusting balance of compensations which keeps everything right in [the world]331-the world , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , quite recovered from [her]119-lucilla shock , had on the whole a pleasant walk [home]287-home . As for [the two who were shut up together in [[Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's parlour]5670-mrs mortimer 's parlour]5669-the two who were shut up together in mrs mortimer 's parlour , [their]5669-the two who were shut up together in mrs mortimer 's parlour state of mind was far from partaking of the virtuous peace and serenity which filled [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's bosom . It was more than an hour before [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon went away ; and when [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer had a little collected [her]133-mrs mortimer faculties , the result arrived which had been foreseen by [Lucilla]119-lucilla . In the first place , terror seized [the widow]1180-the widow as to what had become of [[her]133-mrs mortimer pupils]5673-her pupils , whom all this time [she]133-mrs mortimer had forgotten , and deep was [her]133-mrs mortimer gratitude when [she]133-mrs mortimer had ascertained that [her]133-mrs mortimer protecting genius had sent [them]5673-her pupils away . But with that gratitude came a sudden recollection of the manner in which [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been coming together up [the garden path]5616-the garden path , before [the mistress of [the house]339-the house]4902-the mistress of the house showed [herself]4902-the mistress of the house . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer wrung [her]133-mrs mortimer hands when [she]133-mrs mortimer recollected the looks and attitude of [the two]678-the two , and the rumour which had reached [her]133-mrs mortimer ears that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was paying attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . What was [she]133-mrs mortimer to do?—was [her]133-mrs mortimer miserable presence here to dispel perhaps the youthful hopes of [[her]133-mrs mortimer benefactress]5679-her benefactress , and make a revolution in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's prospects ? [The poor woman]948-the poor woman felt [herself]948-the poor woman ready to sink into the earth at the thought . [She]948-the poor woman went to the window and looked out disconsolately into the rain — for it had come on to rain , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla supposed it would — and felt like a creature in a cage , helpless , imprisoned , miserable , not knowing what to do with [herself]948-the poor woman , and the cause of trouble to [[her]948-the poor woman best friends]5681-her best friends . [A little house]5682-a little house in [a garden]5683-a garden may look like [a little paradise in the sunshine]5684-a little paradise in the sunshine , and yet feel like [a dungeon]5685-a dungeon when [a poor woman all alone]5686-a poor woman all alone looks out across [her]948-the poor woman flowers in the rain , and sees nothing but the wall that shuts [her]948-the poor woman in , and thinks to [herself]948-the poor woman that [she]948-the poor woman has no refuge nor escape from it — [nobody]4434-nobody to tell [her]948-the poor woman what to do , nothing but [her]948-the poor woman own feeble powers to support [her]948-the poor woman , and the dreadful idea that [she]948-the poor woman has done harm and can do no good to [[her]948-the poor woman only protector]5688-her only protector . [Any reasonable creature]5689-any reasonable creature would have said , that to be there in [[her]948-the poor woman own house]5690-her own house , poor enough certainly , but secure , and no longer driven lonely and distressed about [the world]331-the world , was a great matter . But yet , after all , the walls that shut [her]948-the poor woman in , the blast of white , sweeping , downright rain , which seemed to cut [her]948-the poor woman off from any succour outside , and the burden of something on [her]948-the poor woman mind which by [herself]948-the poor woman [she]948-the poor woman was quite unable to bear , was a hard combination ; and wringing [one]4465-one 's hands , and feeling [one]4465-one 's mind ready to give way under a new and unexpected burden , could not advance matters in the slightest degree . [She]948-the poor woman was not strong - minded , as has been already proved ; nor , indeed , had [she]948-the poor woman the ordinary amount of indifference to [other people]279-other people , or confidence in [herself]948-the poor woman , which stands in the place of self - control with [many people]1269-many people . After [she]948-the poor woman had wrung [her]948-the poor woman hands , and looked out again and again with a vague instinct of perhaps finding some suggestion of comfort outside , [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer relapsed by necessity into the one idea that had been a support to [her]948-the poor woman for so many months past . All that [she]948-the poor woman could do was to consult [Lucilla]119-lucilla — it might be to wound [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for anything [she]948-the poor woman could tell ; but when [a poor creature]5696-a poor creature is helpless and weak , and has but [one friend in [the world]331-the world who is strong , what can [she]5696-a poor creature do but apply to [[her]5696-a poor creature sustainer]5699-her sustainer and [guardian]5700-guardian]5697-one friend in the world who is strong , what can she do but apply to her sustainer and guardian ? When , after beating about wildly from one point to another , [she]948-the poor woman arrived ultimately , as might have been predicted , and as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had expected from the first , at that conclusion , there remained a further difficulty in respect to the means of communication . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had settled quite calmly in [her]119-lucilla own mind that it would be by the medium of a three - cornered note , a matter in which there was no difficulty whatever , for [the widow]1180-the widow was sufficiently fluent with [her]1180-the widow pen ; but then [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not thought of [Mary Jane]184-mary jane , who was [the only possible messenger]5702-the only possible messenger . It was to this point now that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's ideas addressed [themselves]5703-themselves . At that moment the rain poured down fiercer than ever , the bricks of the uncovered wall grew black with the wet , and [the wistaria]189-the wistaria crouched and shivered about [the porch]5585-the porch as if it wanted to be taken [indoors]2048-indoors . And then to get wet , and perhaps catch cold , was a thing [Mary Jane]184-mary jane conscientiously avoided , like [the rest of [the world]331-the world]5706-the rest of the world ; and it was with a sense of alarm even stronger than that excited by the possibility of injuring [Lucilla]119-lucilla , that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer very gently and modestly rang [her]133-mrs mortimer bell . "[2693-they] [I]0-i do n't think it rains quite so heavily , " said [the timid experimentalist]5708-the timid experimentalist , feeling [her]133-mrs mortimer heart beat as [she]133-mrs mortimer made this doubtful statement . "[0-i] Have [you]2694-you a pair of goloshes , [Mary Jane]184-mary jane ? " "[0-i] No , " said [the little handmaiden]5709-the little handmaiden , with precaution ; "[0-i] and , please , if it 's for the post , it rains worse nor ever ; and [I]0-i do n't think as [mother]876-mother would like — — " "[876-mother] Oh , it is not for the post , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ; "[876-mother] it is for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [You]184-mary jane can take mine , and then [you]184-mary jane will not get [your]184-mary jane feet wet . [I]0-i go out so very little ; [you]184-mary jane may have them — to keep — [Mary Jane]184-mary jane . And [you]184-mary jane can take the big shawl that hangs in [the passage]2696-the passage , and an umbrella . [I]0-i do n't think it is so heavy as it was . " [Mary Jane]184-mary jane regarded the rain gloomily from the window ; but [her]184-mary jane reluctance was at an end from the moment [she]184-mary jane heard that it was to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [she]184-mary jane was going . To be sure , the distance between [the Serenissime Nancy]5710-the serenissime nancy and [Thomas]117-tom , and [the other inmates of [[the Doctor]326-the doctor 's kitchen]5713-the doctor 's kitchen]5711-the other inmates of the doctor 's kitchen , and [[Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's little handmaiden]5714-mrs mortimer 's little handmaiden , was as great as that which exists between [an English Duke]5715-an english duke and [the poorest little cadet of a large family among [[his]5715-an english duke attendant gentry]5717-his attendant gentry]5716-the poorest little cadet of a large family among his attendant gentry ; but , correspondingly , the merest entrance into [that higher world]5718-that higher world was as great a privilege for [Mary Jane]184-mary jane , as [the Duke]5719-the duke 's notice would be to [[the Squire]5720-the squire 's youngest son]5721-the squire 's youngest son . [She]184-mary jane kept up a momentary show of resistance , but [she]184-mary jane accepted the goloshes , and even after a moment agreed in [[her]184-mary jane mistress]5722-her mistress 's trembling assertion about the rain . And this was how the three - cornered note got conveyed to its destination in the heaviest of the storm , between three and four o'clock in the afternoon . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer still sat at [her]133-mrs mortimer window , wringing [her]133-mrs mortimer hands from time to time , with [her]133-mrs mortimer head aching and [her]133-mrs mortimer heart beating , and a dreadful question in [her]133-mrs mortimer mind as to what [Lucilla]119-lucilla would say , or whether perhaps [she]133-mrs mortimer might reject altogether in [her]133-mrs mortimer natural indignation the appeal made to [her]133-mrs mortimer ; which was an idea which filled [the widow]1180-the widow with inexpressible horror . While at the same moment [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sat looking for that appeal which [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew was sure to come . The rain had set in by this time with an evident intention of lasting , and even from the windows of [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's drawing - room]1683-lucilla 's drawing - room the prospect of the garden walls and glistening trees was sufficiently doleful . [Nobody]4434-nobody was likely to call , nothing was doing ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who never caught cold , had not the least fear of wetting [her]119-lucilla feet . And besides , [her]88-miss marjoribanks curiosity had been rising every moment since [her]88-miss marjoribanks return ; and [the widow]1180-the widow 's pathetic appeal , "[0-i] Come to [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dearest]2697-my dearest [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i have [nobody whom [I]0-i can talk to in [the world]331-the world]2698-nobody whom i can talk to in the world but [you]119-lucilla ! " had its natural effect upon a mind so feeling . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks got up as soon as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had read the note , and changed [her]88-miss marjoribanks dress , and put on a great waterproof cloak . Instead of thinking it a trouble , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was rather exhilarated by the necessity . "[119-lucilla] Be sure [you]119-lucilla make [[your]119-lucilla mistress]2700-your mistress a nice cup of tea as soon as [we]2701-we get [there]4723-there , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said to [Mary Jane]184-mary jane . "[119-lucilla] [She]2700-your mistress must want it , [I]0-i am sure , if [she]2700-your mistress has not had any dinner ; " for [the little maid]5628-the little maid had betrayed the fact that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer could not eat anything , and had sent away [her]5628-the little maid dinner , which was naturally an alarming and wonderful occurrence to [Mary Jane]184-mary jane . [The widow]1180-the widow was still sitting at the window when [Lucilla]119-lucilla appeared tripping across [the wet garden]5729-the wet garden in [her]119-lucilla waterproof cloak , if not [a ministering angel]5730-a ministering angel , at least a substantial prop and support to [the lonely woman who trusted in [her]119-lucilla]5731-the lonely woman who trusted in her , and yet in the present instance feared [her]119-lucilla . But anything more unlike [a disappointed maiden , whose wooer had been taken away from [her]119-lucilla under [her]119-lucilla very eyes]5732-a disappointed maiden , whose wooer had been taken away from her under her very eyes , could not have been seen . On the contrary , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was radiant , with raindrops glistening on [her]88-miss marjoribanks hair , and what [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley called "[2700-your mistress] a lovely colour . " If there was one thing in [the world]331-the world more than another which contented [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it was to be appealed to and called upon for active service . It did [her]119-lucilla heart good to take the management of [incapable people]5734-incapable people , and arrange all [their]5734-incapable people affairs for [them]5734-incapable people , and solve all [their]5734-incapable people difficulties . [Such an office]5735-such an office was more in [her]119-lucilla way than [all the Archdeacons in [the world]331-the world]5372-all the archdeacons in the world . "[0-i] [I]0-i saw [you]2703-you knew [him]2704-he the moment [I]0-i looked at [you]2703-you , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[2703-you] [I]0-i have seen [other people]279-other people look like that when [he]2704-he appeared . Who is [he]2704-he , for goodness ' sake ? [I]0-i know quite well , of course , who [he]2704-he is , in the ordinary way ; but do tell [me]0-i what has [he]2704-he done to make [people]505-people look like that whenever [he]2704-he appears ? " [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer did not directly answer this question — [she]133-mrs mortimer fixed [her]133-mrs mortimer mind upon one part of it , like [an unreasonable woman]5738-an unreasonable woman , and repeated "[2704-he] [Other people]279-other people ? " with a kind of interrogative gasp . "[5077-a gentleman] Oh , it was only [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with rapid intelligence ; and then there was a little pause . "[5077-a gentleman] [He]2704-he has been [here]4529-here for six weeks , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks continued ; "[2710-you] [you]2710-you must have heard of [him]2704-he ; indeed , [you]2710-you would have heard [him]2704-he preach if [you]2710-you had not gone off after [these Dissenters]2711-these dissenters . Did [you]2710-you really never know that [he]2704-he was [here]4529-here till to - day ? " "[2710-you] [I]0-i did not think of [him]2704-he being [Archdeacon]170-mr beverley[he]2704-he was only [a curate]2713-a curate when [I]0-i used to know [him]2704-he , " said [poor Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , with a sigh . "[2704-he] Tell [me]0-i all about it , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with ingenuous sympathy ; and [she]119-lucilla drew [her]119-lucilla chair close to that of [[her]119-lucilla friend]503-her friend , and took [her]503-her friend hand in a protecting , encouraging way . "[2704-he] [You]2710-you know , whatever [you]2710-you like to say , that it is quite safe with [me]0-i . " "[2710-you] If [you]2710-you are sure [you]2710-you do not mind , " said [the poor widow]5740-the poor widow . "[2710-you] Oh , yes , [I]0-i have heard what [people]505-people have been saying about [him]2704-he and — and [you]2710-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and if [I]0-i had known , [I]0-i would have shut [myself]0-i up — [I]0-i would have gone away for ever and ever — [I]0-i would — — " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a little severity , "[0-i] [I]0-i thought [you]2710-you knew [me]0-i better . If [I]0-i had been thinking of that sort of thing , [I]0-i never need have come [home]287-home at all ; and when [you]2710-you know how kind [papa]295-papa has been about [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room and everything . Say what [you]2710-you were going to say , and never think of [me]0-i . " "[2710-you] Ah , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i have had [my]0-i life , " said [the trembling woman]5741-the trembling woman , whose agitation was coming to a climax—"I[2710-you] have had it , and done with it ; and [you]2710-you have been so good to [me]0-i ; and if , after all , [I]0-i was to stand between [you]2710-you and — and — and — [anybody]313-anybody — — " But here [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer broke down , and could say no more . To be sure , [she]133-mrs mortimer did not faint this time any more than [she]133-mrs mortimer did on the first occasion when [she]133-mrs mortimer made [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's acquaintance ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla thought it best , as then , to make [her]133-mrs mortimer lie down on the sofa , and keep [her]133-mrs mortimer quite quiet , and hasten [Mary Jane]184-mary jane with the cup of tea . "[313-anybody] [You]2710-you have been agitated , and [you]2710-you have not eaten anything , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[2710-you] [I]0-i am going to stay with [you]2710-you till half - past six , when [I]0-i must run [home]287-home for dinner , so [we]2721-we have plenty of time ; and as for [your]2710-you life , [I]0-i do n't consider [you]2710-you gone off at all yet , and [you]2710-you are a great deal younger - looking than [you]2710-you were six months ago . [I]0-i am very glad [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon did not come until [you]2710-you had got back [your]2710-you looks . It makes such a difference to [a man]285-a man , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with that almost imperceptible tone of contempt which [she]88-miss marjoribanks was sometimes known to use when speaking of [Their]5742-their absurd peculiarities . As for [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , the inference conveyed by these words brought the colour to [her]133-mrs mortimer pale cheeks . "[119-lucilla] It will never come to that , " [she]133-mrs mortimer said , "[119-lucilla] no more than it did in old days ; it never can , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [I]0-i do n't know that it is to be wished . [I]0-i could n't help being put out a little when [I]0-i saw [him]285-a man , [you]119-lucilla know ; but there is one thing , that [he]285-a man never , never will persuade [me]0-i , " said [the widow]1180-the widow . [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but look on in surprise and even consternation , while [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer thus expressed [herself]133-mrs mortimer . A warm flush animated the pale and somewhat worn face — and a gleam of something that looked absolutely like resolution shone in [the yielding woman]5744-the yielding woman 's mild eyes . Was it possible that even [she]133-mrs mortimer had one point upon which [she]133-mrs mortimer could be firm ? [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks stood still , petrified , in the very act of pouring out the tea . "[285-a man] If it is only one thing , if [I]0-i were [you]119-lucilla , [I]0-i would give in to [him]285-a man , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a vague sense that this sort of self - assertion must be put a stop to , mingling with [her]133-mrs mortimer surprise . "[0-i] Never , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer again , with a still more distinct gleam of resolution . "[0-i] In the first place , [I]0-i have no right whatever to anything more than [[my]0-i uncle]4817-my uncle gave [me]0-i . [He]4817-my uncle told [me]0-i [himself]4817-my uncle [I]0-i was to have no more ; and [he]4817-my uncle was very , very kind to poor [Edward]190-edward . [You]119-lucilla do n't know all the circumstances , or [you]119-lucilla would not say so , " [she]133-mrs mortimer cried , with a sob . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , if it is possible to imagine [her]88-miss marjoribanks clear spirit altogether lost in bewilderment , it would have been at that moment ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks recovered as soon as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had administered [her]88-miss marjoribanks cup of tea . "[119-lucilla] Now tell [me]0-i all about it , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , again sitting down by the sofa ; and this time [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , to whom [her]119-lucilla excitement had given a little spur and stimulus , did not waste any more time . "[0-i] [He]4817-my uncle is [[my]0-i cousin]4466-my cousin , " [she]133-mrs mortimer said ; "[4817-my uncle] not [[my]0-i real cousin]2726-my real cousin , but distant ; and [I]0-i will not deny that long , long ago — when [we]2727-we were both quite young , [you]119-lucilla know , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — — " "[119-lucilla] Yes , yes , [I]0-i understand , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , pressing [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand . "[119-lucilla] [He]4817-my uncle was very nice in those days , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , faltering ; "[4817-my uncle] that is , [I]0-i do n't mean to say [he]4817-my uncle was not always nice , [you]119-lucilla know , but only —— [I]0-i never had either [father]2728-father or [mother]876-mother . [I]0-i was living with [[my]0-i Uncle]4817-my uncle [Garrett]191-garrett[[my]0-i uncle]4817-my uncle on the other side ; and [he]191-garrett thought [he]191-garrett should have made [me]0-i [[his]191-garrett heiress]2732-his heiress ; but instead of that , [he]191-garrett left [his]191-garrett money , [you]119-lucilla know , to [him]191-garrett ; and then [he]191-garrett was dreadfully put out , and wanted [me]0-i to go to law with [him]191-garrett and change the will ; but [I]0-i never blamed [him]191-garrett , for [my]0-i part , [Lucilla]119-lucilla[he]191-garrett knows [I]0-i never blamed [him]191-garrett — and nothing [he]191-garrett said would make [me]0-i give in to go to the law with [him]191-garrett — — " "[191-garrett] Stop a minute , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[191-garrett] [I]0-i am not quite sure that [I]0-i understand . Who was it [he]191-garrett wanted [you]119-lucilla to go to law with ? and was it to the Archdeacon the money was left ? " "[191-garrett] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , with momentary exasperation , "[119-lucilla] [you]119-lucilla who are so quick and pick up everything , to think [you]119-lucilla should not understand [me]0-i when [I]0-i speak of a thing so important ! Of course it was not to [Charles Beverley]100-charles the money was left : if it had been left to [him]100-charles , how could [he]100-charles have wanted [me]0-i to go to law ? It has always been the question between [us]2733-us , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , once more lighting up with exceptional and unwonted energy . "[191-garrett] [He]191-garrett said [I]0-i was to indict [him]191-garrett for conspiracy ; and [I]0-i declare to [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , that [he]191-garrett was not to blame . [Uncle Garrett]191-garrett might be foolish , but [I]0-i do n't say even that [he]191-garrett was foolish : [he]191-garrett was so good to [him]191-garrett , like [a son]980-a son ; and [he]191-garrett had [no son]2735-no son of [his]191-garrett own , and [I]0-i was only [a girl]4462-a girl . [He]191-garrett never was anything to [me]0-i , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , wiping [her]133-mrs mortimer eyes—"never[191-garrett] , whatever [Charles]100-charles may choose to say ; but if ever [I]0-i was sure of anything in [the world]331-the world , [I]0-i am sure that [he]191-garrett was not to blame . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's head began to whirl ; but after [her]119-lucilla first unsuccessful essay , [she]119-lucilla was wise enough not to ask any more direct questions . [She]119-lucilla made all the efforts possible , with ears and eyes intent , to disentangle this web of pronouns , and failing , waited on in the hope that time and patience would throw a little light upon [them]5746-them . "[191-garrett] [I]0-i suppose [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley thought [he]191-garrett was to blame ? " [she]119-lucilla said , when [the narrator]5747-the narrator paused to take breath . "[170-mr beverley] Is not that what [I]0-i am saying ? " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . "[0-i] It was through that it was all broke off . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know whether [he]191-garrett has regretted it or not , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It is not always very easy to understand [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , [you]119-lucilla know . After [I]0-i was married to [poor Edward]190-edward , naturally [I]0-i never had any more correspondence with [him]190-edward ; and to see [him]190-edward to - day without any warning , and to find [him]190-edward just as bent as [he]190-edward was upon making [me]0-i prosecute , and just as full of bad feeling , and speaking as if there was some reason more than truth and justice why [I]0-i should be so determined . No , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , raising [herself]133-mrs mortimer up on the sofa , "[119-lucilla] it is just the same thing as ever , and the same obstacle as ever , and it never will come to that . " "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla are agitating [yourself]119-lucilla , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[4479-a dear] lie down — there 's [a dear]4479-a dear — and keep quite still , and see whether [we]2740-we can not make anything better of it . Tell [me]0-i , what would [you]119-lucilla go to law with [him]190-edward for ? " [Lucilla]119-lucilla continued , with the natural humility of imperfect comprehension . It was perhaps the first time in [her]119-lucilla life that such a singular chance had happened to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , as to have a matter explained to [her]119-lucilla , and yet be unable to understand . "[190-edward] [He]190-edward says [he]190-edward could be indicted for conspiracy , or for having too much influence over [him]190-edward , and making [him]190-edward do what [he]190-edward liked . But [he]190-edward was very good to [him]190-edward , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and to [[my]0-i poor [Edward]190-edward]2741-my poor edward ; and when [I]0-i was married to [him]190-edward — — " "[0-i] Goodness gracious ! were [you]0-i married to [him]190-edward as well ? " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla , fairly losing the thread and [her]119-lucilla balance in this confusing circle . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer grew pale , and rose quite up from the sofa , and went with the air of [an insulted woman]5748-an insulted woman to seat [herself]0-i in [her]133-mrs mortimer usual chair . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know why [you]0-i should address [me]0-i so , " [she]133-mrs mortimer said . "[0-i] [He]190-edward is nothing to [me]0-i , and never was . It is an insult to [me]0-i to think that [I]0-i must have a personal reason for refusing to do a wicked and unjust thing . [I]0-i could give up anything , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , losing a little of [her]1180-the widow dignity , and growing again pathetic—"I[0-i] would give in in a moment if it was any fancy of [mine]0-i[you]0-i know [I]0-i would ; but [I]0-i am sure it would be wicked and unjust — — " "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am not the person to bid [you]0-i do anything unjust or wicked , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who , in the utter confusion of [her]119-lucilla faculties , began to feel offended in [her]119-lucilla turn . "[0-i] Then [I]0-i beg [you]0-i will never speak to [me]0-i of it again ! " cried [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . "[2742-he] How is it possible that either [he]2742-he or [you]0-i can know the rights of it as [I]0-i do , who was in [the house]339-the house at the time and saw everything ? [He]2742-he may say what [he]2742-he likes , but [I]0-i know there was no conspiracy ; [he]2742-he was just as much surprised as [you]0-i could be , or [Charles]100-charles , or [anybody]313-anybody . Of course it was for [his]2742-he advantage — [nobody]4434-nobody denies that — but [you]0-i do n't mean to say that [a man]285-a man is to reject everything that is for [his]2742-he advantage ? " said [the widow]1180-the widow , turning eyes of indignant inquiry upon [[her]1180-the widow visitor]813-her visitor ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks for once was so utterly perplexed that [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not know how to respond . "[0-i] But [you]0-i said when [you]0-i were married to [him]2742-he ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who felt that the tables were turned upon [her]119-lucilla for the moment . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i beg [your]0-i pardon for being so stupid ; but whom were [you]0-i married to ? " This was said in the most deprecating tone in [the world]331-the world , but still it irritated [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , whose mind was all unhinged , and who somehow felt that [she]133-mrs mortimer was not finding in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks the help and support to which [her]133-mrs mortimer clear and detailed explanation entitled [her]133-mrs mortimer . Though [her]133-mrs mortimer head was aching dreadfully , [she]133-mrs mortimer sat up more upright than ever in [her]133-mrs mortimer chair . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [you]0-i can mean to insult [me]0-i , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , "[0-i] after being so kind . Perhaps [I]0-i have been trying [you]0-i too much by what [I]0-i have said ; though [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i would have given up everything , and gone away anywhere , rather than be the cause of anything unpleasant . [You]0-i know that it was [[my]0-i poor dear]4755-my poor dear [Edward]190-edward [I]0-i was married to ; [you]0-i know [I]0-i have a — a horror , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , faltering , "[0-i] in general — of second marriages . " "[0-i] Oh , yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] but there are always exceptions , [you]0-i know ; and when [people]505-people have [no children]594-no children , nor anything — and [you]0-i that were so young . [I]0-i always make exceptions , for [my]0-i part ; and if [you]0-i could only get over this one point , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , making a dexterous strategical movement . But [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer only shook [her]133-mrs mortimer head . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i am hard to get on with , " [she]133-mrs mortimer said ; "[190-edward] but [[my]0-i poor [Edward]190-edward]2741-my poor edward always said [one]4465-one must make a stand somewhere . [He]190-edward used to say [I]0-i was so easy to be persuaded . [He]190-edward was glad to see [I]0-i had a point to make a stand on , instead of being disagreeable about it , or thinking [he]190-edward was anything to [me]0-i . And oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [he]190-edward was so kind to [him]190-edward , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , with tears in [her]1180-the widow eyes . "[190-edward] [We]2752-we met [him]190-edward quite by chance , and [he]190-edward was so kind . [I]0-i will never forget it , if [I]0-i should live a hundred years . And why should [Charles]100-charles be in such a way ? [He]190-edward never did [him]190-edward any harm ! If [any one]4391-any one was injured , it was [me]0-i , and [I]0-i never felt [myself]0-i injured — neither did [Edward]190-edward . On the contrary , [he]190-edward always did [him]190-edward justice , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer continued , fixing a pathetic look upon [[her]133-mrs mortimer friend]503-her friend . What could [Lucilla]119-lucilla do ? [She]119-lucilla was burning to take it all in [her]119-lucilla own hands , and arrange it somehow , and unite [the two lovers who had been so long separated]5756-the two lovers who had been so long separated ; but unless [she]119-lucilla could understand what the point was on which [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer made [her]119-lucilla stand , what could [she]119-lucilla do ? "[190-edward] [I]0-i never could understand , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , who began to feel [her]1180-the widow heart sick with the disappointment of that hope which [she]1180-the widow had fixed in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[119-lucilla] why [he]190-edward should take it so much to heart . [Poor Edward]190-edward never thought of such a thing ! and why [he]190-edward should be so set against [poor Mr Kavan]192-mr kavan , and so —— [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! oh , tell [me]0-i , do [you]119-lucilla see anything ? what do [you]119-lucilla mean ? " "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i want to know who [Mr Kavan]192-mr kavan is ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , much startled . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had for the moment forgotten [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley 's discovery and [her]88-miss marjoribanks own suspicions ; and the idea of connecting [the man who had ( apparently ) fled from [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's presence]5758-the man who had ( apparently ) fled from mr beverley 's presence , with [the innocent and helpless woman upon whom the appearance of the Broad Churchman]5759-the innocent and helpless woman upon whom the appearance of the broad churchman had so overwhelming an effect , had never hitherto entered [her]88-miss marjoribanks imagination . But this name , which was not the name of [anybody]313-anybody [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew , and yet seemed to bear an odd sort of rudimentary relationship to another name , struck [her]88-miss marjoribanks like a sudden blow and brought everything back to [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind . It was a bewildering sort of explanation , if it was an explanation ; but still a confused light began to break upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's understanding . If this was what it all meant then there was the widest opening for charitable exertions , and much to be done which only a mind like [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's could do . "[192-mr kavan] That is not [his]192-mr kavan name now , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , "[192-mr kavan] [I]0-i do n't see , if [he]192-mr kavan liked it , why [he]192-mr kavan should not change [his]192-mr kavan name . [I]0-i am sure [a great many people]639-a great many people do ; but [his]192-mr kavan name was [Kavan]192-mr kavan when [he]192-mr kavan lived with [[my]0-i uncle]4817-my uncle . [I]0-i do n't remember what it was after , for of course [he]192-mr kavan was always [Mr Kavan]192-mr kavan to [me]0-i ; and [Charles Beverley]100-charles never could bear [him]192-mr kavan . [He]192-mr kavan used to think —— But oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , forgive [me]0-i — oh , forgive [me]0-i , if it is too much for [you]119-lucilla ! " [she]119-lucilla added , a moment after , as another idea struck [her]119-lucilla . "[0-i] It was not with the idea of — of anything coming of it , [you]119-lucilla know ; it will never come to that — not now;—I do n't know if it is to be wished . [I]0-i am sure [he]192-mr kavan is quite free so far as [I]0-i am concerned . It was not with that idea [I]0-i asked for [your]119-lucilla advice , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the poor woman]948-the poor woman , in piteous tones . If [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had pressed [her]119-lucilla , and insisted upon knowing what was the idea which had moved [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friend]503-her friend to ask [her]88-miss marjoribanks advice , [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer would no doubt have found it very hard to reply ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla had no such cruel intentions ; and [the widow]1180-the widow , notwithstanding [her]88-miss marjoribanks piteous denial of any motive , now that [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind was cleared , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had caught the comprehension of [her]88-miss marjoribanks auditor , began to regard [her]119-lucilla with a certain instinct of hope . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , this revelation at once troubled and cleared [her]119-lucilla mind . If this was [the culprit]1119-the culprit , [he]1119-the culprit was [a culprit]5765-a culprit and yet [he]1119-the culprit was innocent ; and to heap coals of fire upon [his]1119-the culprit head was in some respects a Christian duty . [Her]119-lucilla ideas went forward at a bound to a grand finale of reconciliation and universal brotherhood . [She]119-lucilla saw the tools under [her]119-lucilla hands , and [her]119-lucilla very fingers itched to begin . Large and varied as [her]119-lucilla experience was , [she]119-lucilla had never yet had any piece of social business on so important a scale to manage , and [her]119-lucilla eyes sparkled and [her]119-lucilla heart beat at the idea . Instead of shrinking from interference , [her]119-lucilla spirits rose at the thought . To vanquish [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , to pluck out from the darkness , and rehabilitate and set at [his]5143-the archdeacon ease [the mysterious adventurer]5767-the mysterious adventurer , whom , to be sure , [she]119-lucilla could not say [she]119-lucilla knew — for [Lucilla]119-lucilla was very careful , even in [her]119-lucilla own thoughts , not to commit [herself]119-lucilla on this subject — and to finish off by a glorious and triumphant marriage — not [her]119-lucilla own , it is true , but of [her]119-lucilla making , which was more to the purpose — such was the programme [she]119-lucilla made out for [herself]119-lucilla with the speed of lightning , the moment [she]119-lucilla had laid hold of the clue which guided or seemed to guide [her]119-lucilla through the labyrinth . It would be too lengthy a matter to go into all [her]119-lucilla tender cares for [the widow]1180-the widow 's comfort during the rest of [her]119-lucilla stay , and the pains and delicacy with which [she]119-lucilla managed to elicit further particulars , and to make out [her]119-lucilla brief , so to speak , while [she]119-lucilla cheered up and encouraged [the witness]5769-the witness . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks jumped to the conclusion that "[0-i] poor [Edward]190-edward " had been , after all , but [a temporary tenant of the heart]5770-a temporary tenant of the heart , which was now again free for the reception of [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , if [he]190-edward could be got to accept the conditions . When half - past six arrived , and [Thomas]117-tom came for [her]119-lucilla with the great umbrella , [she]119-lucilla went off quite resplendent in [her]119-lucilla waterproof cloak , and utterly indifferent to the rain , leaving [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer worn out , but with a glimmer of hope in [her]119-lucilla mind . Such was the great work which , without a moment 's hesitation , [Lucilla]119-lucilla took upon [her]119-lucilla shoulders . [She]119-lucilla had no more fear of the result than [she]119-lucilla had of wetting [her]119-lucilla feet , which was a thing [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer and [Thomas]117-tom were both concerned about . But then [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew [her]119-lucilla own resources , and what [she]119-lucilla was capable of , and proceeded upon [her]119-lucilla way with that unconscious calm of genius which is always so inexplicable to [the ordinary world]5772-the ordinary world . It was the most unlucky moment for the weather to change , being the middle of July , and as near as possible to [St Swithin]193-st swithin 's Day ; but the season had been so delightful up to that time that [nobody in Carlingford]5773-nobody in carlingford at least had any reason to complain . So far as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was concerned , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was rather glad , on the whole , that the next day was wet , and that [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not go out all the morning , nor was likely to be interrupted by [visitors]867-visitors . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had all [her]88-miss marjoribanks plans to settle and mature for the great enterprise which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had taken in hand . By this time , so far from feeling any personal interest in [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , or considering [herself]88-miss marjoribanks injured by [his]5143-the archdeacon sudden desertion , that little episode had gone out of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind as completely as if it had never been . In one point , however , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's conviction remained firm ; it was impressed upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind that [Carlingford]3-carlingford would not be made into [a bishopric]5664-a bishopric , or , if made into [a bishopric]5664-a bishopric , that it was not [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley who would be chosen to occupy [the new see]5778-the new see . It was one of those instinctive certainties which are not capable of explanation , which was thus borne in upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks spirit , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not have felt more sure of it had [she]88-miss marjoribanks seen it under [the Queen]5779-the queen 's own hand and seal . While [she]88-miss marjoribanks went about [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual morning occupations , [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind was full of [her]88-miss marjoribanks great and novel undertaking . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley was not [a man to be revolutionised in a moment]5780-a man to be revolutionised in a moment ; and [many people]1269-many people would have shrunk from the attempt to work in a few days or weeks , with no better arms than [those of acquaintance]5782-those of acquaintance , a change which the influence of love had not been able to do in so many years . But it was not in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's nature to be daunted by a difficulty so unimportant . There was , thank Heaven , some difference between [herself]88-miss marjoribanks and [the widow , who , in a strait , could think of nothing better to do , poor soul]5783-the widow , who , in a strait , could think of nothing better to do , poor soul ! than to faint ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had the advantage of never as yet having been beaten , whereas [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer had undergone numberless defeats . The hardest matter in the whole business , however , was the identification of [the Mr Kavan]192-mr kavan whom [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon thought [he]5143-the archdeacon had seen in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and was not afraid to speak of as [a clever rascal and adventurer]5785-a clever rascal and adventurer . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley had never seen [the fellow]938-the fellow again , as [he]170-mr beverley had told [Lucilla]119-lucilla not many days back , and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been unfeignedly glad to hear it ; but now matters had changed . In the course of [her]88-miss marjoribanks reflections , [she]88-miss marjoribanks decided that it would now be best that [these two men]5787-these two men , if possible , should meet and recognise [each other]679-each other , and that the business should once for all be definitively settled . If all the offence [he]5143-the archdeacon had committed against [society]444-society was to have had a large sum of money left [him]5143-the archdeacon by [a childless old man]5790-a childless old man , [Lucilla]119-lucilla saw no reason why [this mysterious culprit]5791-this mysterious culprit should conceal [himself]5143-the archdeacon ; and even if [he]5143-the archdeacon had taken a little liberty with [his]5143-the archdeacon name , that was not a crime — [his]5143-the archdeacon name was [his]5143-the archdeacon own surely , if anything was [his]5143-the archdeacon own . At the same time , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took pains to impress upon [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , as it is to be hoped [a friendly audience]5792-a friendly audience will also have the goodness to do , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had no real foundation for [her]88-miss marjoribanks suspicions as to the identity of [this personage]5793-this personage , and might turn out to be completely mistaken . [He]5143-the archdeacon might have made no change whatever on [his]5143-the archdeacon name ; [he]5143-the archdeacon might be flourishing in [some other quarter of [England]33-england]5794-some other quarter of england or [the world]331-the world , with all [his]5143-the archdeacon antecedents perfectly well known , and unconscious of anything to be ashamed about ; which , to tell the truth , was , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla confessed to [herself]119-lucilla , a much more likely hypothesis than the supposition which had taken such possession of [her]119-lucilla mind . But then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had a just faith in [her]88-miss marjoribanks instincts , and in those brief but telling pieces of evidence which supported [her]88-miss marjoribanks conclusion . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was thinking over this important branch of the subject with the greatest care and devotion , when , looking out by chance into the rain , [she]88-miss marjoribanks saw [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon crossing [the garden]695-the garden . Perhaps it was just as well that [she]88-miss marjoribanks thus had warning and a moment to prepare for [his]5143-the archdeacon visit ; not that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was [a person to be taken at disadvantage]5798-a person to be taken at disadvantage ; but still , in a matter so practical and pressing , it was always better to be prepared . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley came in with an air and expression so different from that which [he]5143-the archdeacon had borne in [their]5799-their intercourse no further gone than yesterday , that , notwithstanding the corresponding revolution in [her]88-miss marjoribanks own mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not but regard [him]5143-the archdeacon with mingled admiration and surprise . [She]88-miss marjoribanks judged [him]5143-the archdeacon as [the general world]5800-the general world so often judged [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , and gave [him]5143-the archdeacon credit for skill and courage in assuming such an attitude , when the fact was [he]5143-the archdeacon was only preoccupied and natural , and did not think of [his]5143-the archdeacon attitude at all . It did not occur to [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley that [he]5143-the archdeacon had sinned towards [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]5143-the archdeacon thought it right to explain to [her]119-lucilla [his]5143-the archdeacon extreme surprise at the sight of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , and possibly to make [her]119-lucilla aware , at the same time , of [his]5143-the archdeacon grievances , in so far as [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer was concerned ; but perhaps [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley was , on the whole , innocent of those intentions which [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley had attributed to [him]5143-the archdeacon , and which even [Lucilla]119-lucilla , more clear - sighted , had seen dawning in [their]5801-their last interview ; for , to be sure , this is one of the questions which the female intellect is apt to judge in a different light from that in which it is regarded by [a man]285-a man . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , accordingly , came in preoccupied , with a cloud on [his]5143-the archdeacon brow , but without the smallest appearance of penitence or deprecation ; by which demeanour [he]5143-the archdeacon gained , without deserving it , the respect , and to a certain extent the admiration , of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [His]5143-the archdeacon expression was not that of [a man]285-a man repentant , but of [a man]285-a man aggrieved . [He]5143-the archdeacon had a cloud upon [his]5143-the archdeacon countenance , and a certain air of offence and temper ; and when [he]5143-the archdeacon sat down , [he]5143-the archdeacon breathed a short impatient sigh . "[190-edward] Thank [you]2756-you for receiving [me]0-i so early , " [he]5143-the archdeacon said . "[2756-you] [I]0-i called yesterday afternoon , but found [you]2756-you out . [You]2756-you must have had very particular business to take [you]2756-you out in that rain , " [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley continued , with subdued exasperation ; for naturally , being [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman , [he]170-mr beverley was a little impatient to find , when it was [he]170-mr beverley who wanted [her]2756-you , any of [[his]170-mr beverley female friends]5807-his female friends out of the way . "[2756-you] Yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who thought it was best to open [her]119-lucilla battery boldly and at once . "[2756-you] [I]0-i was spending the afternoon with [poor Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ; [poor dear]4981-poor dear , [she]133-mrs mortimer is so solitary ! " and to meet [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's ill - temper , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks put on [her]88-miss marjoribanks most heavenly air of sympathy , and rounded [her]88-miss marjoribanks words with a soft sigh , as different from [his]170-mr beverley as a flute is from a trumpet . It was with an exclamation of impatience that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon replied . "[133-mrs mortimer] [Poor Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ! " [he]0-i cried ; "[133-mrs mortimer] [I]0-i do n't know whether [you]133-mrs mortimer are aware how much [her]133-mrs mortimer obstinacy has cost [me]0-i ; and [herself]133-mrs mortimer , [I]0-i suppose , " [he]0-i added , in a parenthesis . "[0-i] Not to depreciate [your]133-mrs mortimer kindness , or the truly human and Christian way in which [you]133-mrs mortimer have conducted [yourself]133-mrs mortimer — fancy what [my]0-i feelings naturally must have been to find [her]133-mrs mortimer an object of charity — actually of charity ! [I]0-i do n't mean to say , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , controlling [himself]170-mr beverley , "[0-i] that it is degrading to accept succour when given as from [man]4780-man to [man]4780-man — quite the contrary ; but [you]133-mrs mortimer will excuse [me]0-i from entering into the general question . [She]133-mrs mortimer knew perfectly well that if [I]0-i had known where [she]133-mrs mortimer was — if [she]133-mrs mortimer had consented to yield to [me]0-i on one point — solely on one point — — " "[133-mrs mortimer] And [she]133-mrs mortimer such [an obstinate woman]2760-an obstinate woman ! " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with fine scorn . "[133-mrs mortimer] How could [you]133-mrs mortimer ever think of such a thing ? [A woman that never gives in to [anybody]313-anybody]2761-a woman that never gives in to anybody . If [you]133-mrs mortimer knew [her]133-mrs mortimer as well as [I]0-i do — — " [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon glanced up with a momentary intense surprise , as if it was within the possibilities that such a change might have taken place in [the widow]1180-the widow 's nature ; and then [he]0-i caught [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eye , and grew red and more aggrieved than ever . "[133-mrs mortimer] [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer happens to be [a relative of [mine]0-i]2763-a relative of mine , " [he]0-i said , in [his]0-i authoritative voice . "[133-mrs mortimer] [I]0-i have known [her]133-mrs mortimer from [her]133-mrs mortimer youth . [I]0-i am better instructed in all [her]133-mrs mortimer affairs than [she]133-mrs mortimer can possibly be . When [I]0-i urge [her]133-mrs mortimer to any step , however much it may be against [her]133-mrs mortimer inclinations , [she]133-mrs mortimer ought to know that it can only be for [her]133-mrs mortimer good . [I]0-i beg [your]2764-you pardon , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . It will give [me]0-i great grief to find that [you]2764-you , upon whose superior good sense [I]0-i have so much calculated , should support [her]133-mrs mortimer in [her]133-mrs mortimer folly . [I]0-i know how much [she]133-mrs mortimer owes to [you]2764-you — — " "[133-mrs mortimer] Oh , no , [she]133-mrs mortimer does not owe [me]0-i anything , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[133-mrs mortimer] It was just [my]0-i luck , [you]2764-you know . [I]0-i knew [she]133-mrs mortimer would turn out to be [a lady]4506-a lady . [I]0-i do n't want to stand up for [her]133-mrs mortimer if [she]133-mrs mortimer is wrong ; but [I]0-i have only heard [her]133-mrs mortimer side . When [you]2764-you tell [me]0-i about it , [I]0-i shall be able to form an opinion , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added prudently ; "[0-i] for of course everything has two sides . " "[0-i] Most things , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , "[0-i] but this is precisely one of the things which have not two sides . Nothing except some sort of infatuation or other — but never mind , [you]2764-you shall hear the facts , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , once more making an effort upon [himself]5143-the archdeacon . "[133-mrs mortimer] [[Her]133-mrs mortimer uncle]4936-her uncle , [Mr Garrett]194-mr garrett , was above eighty . Why [Providence]107-providence should have let [him]194-mr garrett live to such an age to do so much mischief , [Heaven]136-heaven alone knows . Some different rule seems to exist up there about those matters , from what [we]2767-we find to answer on [earth]2768-earth , " [the Broad - Churchman]5812-the broad - churchman said , with a certain air of disapproval . "[194-mr garrett] [He]194-mr garrett had [this young fellow]2769-this young fellow to see [him]194-mr garrett and then to live with [him]194-mr garrett , and took some sort of idiotic fancy to [him]194-mr garrett ; and when the will was made , it was found that , with the exception of a small sum to [Helen]176-helen , everything was left to [this impostor]2770-this impostor . No , [I]0-i ca n't say [I]0-i have any patience with [her]133-mrs mortimer folly . How could [any man]2100-any man have two opinions on the subject ? [He]2100-any man was neither related to [him]2100-any man , nor connected with [him]2100-any man , " cried [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , with a momentary inclination , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla thought , to get aground among [the pronouns]5813-the pronouns , as [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer had done . "[2100-any man] [I]0-i do not suspect [[my]0-i cousin]4466-my cousin , " [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon continued , with an air so severe and indignant that it was evident [he]5143-the archdeacon was contradicting [his]5143-the archdeacon own sentiments , "[2100-any man] of having any partiality for [such a person]2368-such a person ; but certainly [her]133-mrs mortimer obstinacy and determination are such — — " "[133-mrs mortimer] Hush , please , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[2774-you] [you]2774-you are only laughing when [you]2774-you use such words . Now , tell [me]0-i one thing , and do n't be angry if it is a stupid question — If there was any one that knew [her]133-mrs mortimer and [you]2774-you , and perhaps [him]2100-any man , and was to try — don't [you]2774-you think it might be arranged ? " "[2774-you] By money ? " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ; and [he]5143-the archdeacon smiled one of those disagreeable smiles which [youthful writers]5816-youthful writers describe by saying that [his]5143-the archdeacon lip curled with scorn . "[2774-you] [You]2774-you seem to take [me]0-i for [Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , who could go into that sort of compromise . [I]0-i suppose [he]2100-any man did give [them]2775-them money before — before [she]133-mrs mortimer was left [a widow]910-a widow , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , grinding [his]170-mr beverley teeth slightly with a savage expression . "[2100-any man] No , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . Where everlasting truth and justice are concerned , [I]0-i do not understand how things can be arranged . " After such a truculent statement , what was [the peacemaker]5817-the peacemaker to do ? [She]133-mrs mortimer left the fire to blaze out by itself for a minute or two , and then [she]133-mrs mortimer came down upon [the enemy]1612-the enemy on another wind . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am very sorry , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla softly , "[0-i] to think [you]2774-you should be so fond of [her]133-mrs mortimer and [she]133-mrs mortimer so fond of [you]2774-you , and nothing but this standing in the way ; and then [she]133-mrs mortimer is too good for [this world]277-this world , and never thinks of [herself]133-mrs mortimer . [I]0-i often think , if anything was to happen to [me]0-i — and [my]0-i life is no safer than [other people]279-other people 's lives , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a sigh—"what[0-i] would become of [her]133-mrs mortimer , [poor dear]4981-poor dear ! [I]0-i am sure , if [I]0-i knew of any way —— As for obstinate , [you]2774-you know it is not in [her]133-mrs mortimer to be obstinate . [She]133-mrs mortimer thinks [she]133-mrs mortimer is right , and [you]2774-you think [you]2774-you are right ; and [I]0-i suppose neither of [you]2774-you will give in , " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[2774-you] What is [anybody]313-anybody to do ? " "[313-anybody] If [any one]4391-any one gives in , it should be [she]133-mrs mortimer , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . "[133-mrs mortimer] For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i will never stand by and consent to [such a robbery,—never]2782-such a robbery,—never . In these matters , at least , [a man]285-a man must be [a better judge]2784-a better judge than [a woman]4411-a woman . If [you]2774-you are [[her]133-mrs mortimer friend]503-her friend [you]2774-you will persuade [her]133-mrs mortimer of [her]133-mrs mortimer duty , " [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley added ; and [he]170-mr beverley did not show so much as a symptom of yielding . To say that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not discouraged would be more than the truth ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was still at the beginning of [her]88-miss marjoribanks forces , and no thought of giving in was in [her]88-miss marjoribanks courageous soul . "[2774-you] [I]0-i will tell [you]2774-you what occurs to [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla frankly . "[0-i] Let [us]2787-us find out something about [him]285-a man . Do [you]2774-you know anything about [him]285-a man ? If [she]133-mrs mortimer were to hear that [he]285-a man was , as [you]2774-you say , [an impostor]2788-an impostor , [you]2774-you know , and a villain?—What is [his]285-a man name?—Where does [he]285-a man live?—Is [he]285-a man [a very , very wicked man]2789-a very , very wicked man ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks looked up with that ingenuous look of appeal , which was always so touching in [her]88-miss marjoribanks , to [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley 's face . As for [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , in [his]170-mr beverley haste and excitement , [he]170-mr beverley gave vent to two very contradictory statements . "[133-mrs mortimer] [She]133-mrs mortimer knows all about [him]285-a man . [I]0-i do n't know anything about [him]285-a man , " [he]0-i said , with some heat . "[0-i] [I]0-i mean , [she]133-mrs mortimer knows as much as [I]0-i do , though [she]133-mrs mortimer draws such a different conclusion . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i saw [him]285-a man in [Carlingford]3-carlingford the first day [I]0-i was [here]4529-here . For anything [I]0-i can tell , [she]133-mrs mortimer knows more of [him]285-a man than [I]0-i do , " said [the Broad Churchman]5820-the broad churchman , with a sudden flash of jealousy and anger . It occurred to [Lucilla]119-lucilla then for the first time that [she]119-lucilla had found the grand clue to the whole . "[133-mrs mortimer] That would be dreadful , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[133-mrs mortimer] if [she]133-mrs mortimer knew [him]285-a man , and was keeping [him]285-a man out of the way till [you]2791-you were gone . [I]0-i did not think of that . If such a thing should be the case , fond as [I]0-i am of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , [I]0-i never could go near [her]133-mrs mortimer any more , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sadly . "[0-i] Oh , do n't say [you]2791-you think so , please . [I]0-i should have to give [her]133-mrs mortimer up , and that would be dreadful ; for [I]0-i owe it to [papa]295-papa , when [he]295-papa gives [me]0-i so much liberty , to be very careful . Oh , [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , do n't say [you]2791-you think so , " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla , deeply moved . [She]119-lucilla put [her]119-lucilla handkerchief to [her]119-lucilla eyes , and yet [she]119-lucilla kept watch upon [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley through one of the corners . [He]170-mr beverley had got up by this time , and was walking about [the room]395-the room like [any other man in trouble]5822-any other man in trouble . To throw suspicion on [the widow]1180-the widow , or separate [her]1180-the widow from [so effectual a protector]5824-so effectual a protector , was the very last thing [he]170-mr beverley had any inclination to do : for , to tell the truth , [he]170-mr beverley made that jealous suggestion only in order to receive an indignant denial , and to be assured that such a thing was impossible . But then [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley did not know whom [he]170-mr beverley had to deal with , nor that [he]170-mr beverley was not [the first man whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had reduced to [his]170-mr beverley proper place]5825-the first man whom miss marjoribanks had reduced to his proper place . "[2791-you] If that was the case , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , drying [her]119-lucilla eyes , "[170-mr beverley] dreadful as it is to think of it — oh , [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , if such a thing were the case — it would be far better for [her]2793-her to marry [him]170-mr beverley , and then [she]2793-her would have all the fortune without going to law . If things have gone so far , though it is miserable to think of it , and to believe that [she]2793-her could be so unkind , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a sob , "[2793-her] and so double - minded , and so deceitful to [me]0-i — — " "[2793-her] In Heaven 's name what are [you]2794-you thinking of ? " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . [He]5143-the archdeacon had grown as pale as [he]5143-the archdeacon was before red , and came to a dead stop in front of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and stood lowering and menacing over [her]119-lucilla . [His]5143-the archdeacon shadow was so big and strong , and stood so directly between [her]119-lucilla and the window , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's heart gave one bound of something like alarm . "[2794-you] [Dear Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[2794-you] try and compose [yourself]195-mr beverley . It would be a dreadful trial to [me]0-i , but [I]0-i should endeavour to bear it . If [we]2795-we love [her]2793-her , [we]2795-we should , on the contrary , urge [her]2793-her to do it , " said [the young moralist]5827-the young moralist , with solemnity , "[195-mr beverley] however hard it may be to [us]2795-we . It would be better than — than dreadful concealment and misery — it would be better than knowing and not telling , as [you]195-mr beverley say . Oh , [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley , if [you]195-mr beverley are sure that is the case , let [us]2795-we both go to [her]2793-her , and beg [her]2793-her to marry [him]195-mr beverley . [I]0-i could never , never , never see [her]2793-her again , " sobbed [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[195-mr beverley] but [she]2793-her would be happy , and that would be the end of all . " [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , though [he]5143-the archdeacon was not [a weakling]5829-a weakling , was altogether stunned by this address . [He]5143-the archdeacon sank into the nearest chair , and drew it closer to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and looked perfectly flabby and ghastly in [his]5143-the archdeacon white tie , with [his]5143-the archdeacon alarmed countenance . "[2793-her] For the sake of all that is sacred , " said [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley , bending forward towards [her]119-lucilla , "[2793-her] tell [me]0-i what foundation [you]0-i have — tell [me]0-i all [you]0-i know . " Now was the critical moment , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt it . If [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , for example , had only advised [herself]96-mrs chiley to come in then instead of interrupting [people]505-people 's proposals , and driving [a likely suitor]5831-a likely suitor to desperation ! But such happy chances do not occur at the real crises of life . What [she]96-mrs chiley wanted was , naturally , not to explain [herself]96-mrs chiley , but to let that arrow rankle in [[her]96-mrs chiley opponent]5832-her opponent 's heart until it should have served [her]96-mrs chiley purpose . All that [she]96-mrs chiley said in answer to [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley 's appeal was to hide [her]96-mrs chiley face in [her]96-mrs chiley handkerchief , which was the only means that occurred to [her]96-mrs chiley for the moment of gaining a little time for reflection . "[2793-her] It is so hard to have such thoughts put into [one]4465-one 's head , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[2797-a person who has been one 's friend] of [a person who has been [one 's friend]2798-one 's friend]2797-a person who has been one 's friend . And [she]2797-a person who has been one 's friend always looked so nice and so true ! [I]0-i never thought [she]2797-a person who has been one 's friend would deceive [any one]4391-any one . [I]0-i thought [she]2797-a person who has been one 's friend was so transparent , [you]2800-you know . Oh , [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley , it is so dreadful to be disappointed in [[one]4465-one 's friends]4910-one 's friends ! [I]0-i wish [I]0-i had never heard of it — [I]0-i wish [you]195-mr beverley had never told [me]0-i . [I]0-i almost wish , though it is dreadful to say such a thing , that [you]195-mr beverley had never come to [Carlingford]3-carlingford and found it all out . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon solemnly , "[0-i] [I]0-i implore [you]88-miss marjoribanks , as the greatest kindness [you]88-miss marjoribanks can do [me]0-i , to tell [me]0-i all [you]88-miss marjoribanks know . " "[0-i] Indeed , [I]0-i do n't know what [I]0-i know , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , partially raising [her]119-lucilla face out of [her]119-lucilla handkerchief ; "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i know anything , for [my]0-i part . [I]0-i always thought if [one]4465-one could rely upon [any one]4391-any one , [one]4465-one could rely upon [her]2807-she — for truthfulness , and for yieldingness , and doing what [any one]4391-any one asked [her]2807-she . [I]0-i did think so ; and it is perfectly bewildering to think , after all , that [she]2807-she should be obstinate and deceiving , and yet look so different ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[2807-she] But if it has come to that , [we]2809-we must be firm , [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley . If [you]195-mr beverley ask [my]0-i opinion , [I]0-i say [she]2807-she should be allowed to marry [him]195-mr beverley . That would solve everything , [you]195-mr beverley know , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with sad decision . "[195-mr beverley] [She]2807-she would get all the fortune without going to law , and [she]2807-she would be settled , and off [one]4465-one 's mind . That would be [my]0-i final advice , if everything has happened as [you]195-mr beverley say . " [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley was driven as nearly out of [his]195-mr beverley senses by this counsel as it was possible for [a man of ordinary self - control and warm temper]5834-a man of ordinary self - control and warm temper to be . [He]195-mr beverley got up again and made a stride to and fro , and wiped the moisture from [his]195-mr beverley forehead , which , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla remarked at the moment , had a Low - Church look , which [she]119-lucilla would not have expected from [him]195-mr beverley . But , on the other hand , [he]195-mr beverley gave vent to some stifled and unintelligible exclamations which , whatever they might be , were not blessings . Then [he]195-mr beverley came to [himself]195-mr beverley a little , which was what [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was most afraid of , and stood over [her]176-helen , large and imposing as before . "[195-mr beverley] Tell [me]0-i , for [Heaven]136-heaven 's sake , what [you]195-mr beverley mean ! " cried [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . "[195-mr beverley] [You]195-mr beverley do not think , surely , that [I]0-i for a moment meant to imply that [Helen]176-helen would waste a thought upon [such a miscreant]2811-such a miscreant . [Good Heavens]196-good heavens , marry [him]2811-such a miscreant ! [You]195-mr beverley must be raving . [She]176-helen would as soon think of — going for [a soldier]2812-a soldier , " said [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley , with a hoarse and perfectly unmirthful laugh , "[176-helen] or doing anything else that was mad and unnatural . That is how [[you]195-mr beverley women]5048-you women stand up for [[your]195-mr beverley friends]4408-your friends — always ready to suggest something inconceivably horrible and debasing ! Happily [you]195-mr beverley always go too far , " [he]195-mr beverley added , once more wiping [his]195-mr beverley forehead . It was a very Low - Church , not to say Dissenterish , sort of thing to do , and it unconsciously reduced [[her]176-helen adversary]1133-her adversary 's dignity in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's opinion , besides affording a proof that [he]195-mr beverley was not nearly so much convinced of what [he]195-mr beverley said , as [he]195-mr beverley professed to be , in [his]195-mr beverley secret heart . "[195-mr beverley] [Mr Beverley]195-mr beverley , [I]0-i think [you]195-mr beverley forget a little , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with dignity . "[195-mr beverley] [I]0-i know nobody but [yourself]195-mr beverley who has any suspicions of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . If it had been [anybody]313-anybody but [you]195-mr beverley , [I]0-i should have laughed at [them]2816-them . But to return to the question , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with calm grace : "[0-i] [I]0-i always used to be taught at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant that feelings had nothing to do with an abstract subject . [I]0-i do n't see , for [my]0-i part , now [you]195-mr beverley have mentioned it , why [she]133-mrs mortimer should not marry [him]2817-him . It would arrange the money matter without any trouble ; and [I]0-i have always heard [he]2817-him was very nice , " said [the bold experimentalist]5837-the bold experimentalist , fixing [her]5837-the bold experimentalist eyes calmly upon [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley 's face . "[2817-him] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i should never have thought of it , if it had been left to [me]0-i ; but speaking calmly , [I]0-i do n't see the objections , now it has been proposed . Oh , it is only the bell for luncheon that [Thomas]117-tom is ringing . Is it actually half - past one ? and [I]0-i expect [some people]443-some people , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla got up as [she]119-lucilla spoke and went to the mirror , and looked at [herself]119-lucilla with that beautiful simplicity which was one of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's distinguishing features . "[443-some people] When [one]4465-one has been crying it always shows , " [she]119-lucilla said , with a little anxiety . As for [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , [his]0-i state of mind , as the newspapers say , could better be imagined than described . "[0-i] [I]0-i must go away , " [he]0-i said , taking up [his]0-i hat . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't feel capable of meeting [strangers]4405-strangers after this exciting conversation . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " continued [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , taking [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand , and holding it fast over [his]0-i hat to give emphasis to [his]0-i address , "[88-miss marjoribanks] at least [I]0-i can trust to [you]88-miss marjoribanks not to breathe a word to [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer — not a syllable — of the horrible suggestion which has got utterance , [I]0-i do n't know how . [I]0-i may surely trust to [your]88-miss marjoribanks honour , " [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley said , with emphasis ; but by this time [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks considered it time to bring the crisis to an end . "[0-i] [I]0-i wish [you]0-i would stay to luncheon , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said ; "[0-i] there are only [one or two of [[my]0-i friends]4577-my friends]2821-one or two of my friends . As for honour , [you]0-i know [you]0-i gentlemen say that [we]2823-we have no sense of honour , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla airily ; "[0-i] and to think that [two women]4556-two women could be together and not talk of what might perhaps be a marriage — — " At this moment [some one]1446-some one rang the door - bell . [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew perfectly well that it was only [the baker]5840-the baker , but it could not be expected that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon should be similarly initiated into the secrets of [the house]339-the house . [He]0-i thought , as was natural , that it was [the people [she]119-lucilla expected]5843-the people she expected , and almost wrung [her]119-lucilla hand as [he]0-i let it go . "[2825-you] [You]2825-you will let [me]0-i see [you]2825-you again first , " [he]0-i said , in a tone of entreaty . "[2825-you] Before [you]2825-you see [her]2826-her , [you]2825-you will let [me]0-i see [you]2825-you again . For Heaven 's sake do n't refuse [me]0-i , " cried [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley . If [anybody]313-anybody had but heard [him]0-i ! as [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla the minute [he]0-i was gone . And the truth was that [Thomas]117-tom did hear [him]0-i , who had just opened the door to tell [[his]0-i young mistress]1188-his young mistress that [her]1188-his young mistress luncheon was waiting , and whom [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon did all but knock [downstairs]302-downstairs in [his]5143-the archdeacon sudden and unlooked - for exit . The impression naturally conveyed to [Thomas]117-tom by these words was of the clearest and most distinct description . [He]0-i was even known to say afterwards , "[0-i] That [he]0-i never knew [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman as spoke more plain . " But [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley rushed [downstairs]302-downstairs , without thinking of [Thomas]117-tom , in a most unenviable frame of mind , into the rain . [He]0-i was more afraid of meeting [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's friends]5849-miss marjoribanks 's friends than [a man of [his]0-i size and principles]5850-a man of his size and principles should have been afraid of meeting [anybody]313-anybody ; but then there is a vast distinction , as [everybody]300-everybody is aware , and no one more than [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , between physical and moral strength . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [her]119-lucilla tears and anxieties passed off in a miraculous manner as soon as [[her]119-lucilla visitor]813-her visitor was gone . [She]119-lucilla went [downstairs]302-downstairs and ate [her]119-lucilla luncheon with the serenest brow and a most agreeable ladylike appetite . And it was not a fib , as may perhaps be supposed , that [she]119-lucilla was expecting [people]505-people — for at that hour [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks always did expect [people , who , to be sure , might be kept back by the rain]5857-people , who , to be sure , might be kept back by the rain , but whom [she]119-lucilla was always justified in looking for . Perhaps , on the whole , notwithstanding [her]119-lucilla warm sense of the duties of hospitality , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was glad that it rained so heavily , and that [nobody]4434-nobody came . [She]119-lucilla had a great deal to think of as [she]119-lucilla took [her]119-lucilla maidenly and delicate repast . The first step had been taken , and taken triumphantly . Henceforward , whatever [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's illusions might be , [he]5143-the archdeacon could no longer stand calm upon [his]5143-the archdeacon eminence , and conclude that it was [he]5143-the archdeacon , and [he]5143-the archdeacon alone , who could raise [the widow]1180-the widow from [[her]1180-the widow lowly estate]5861-her lowly estate . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it is true , knew that no such idea as that of marrying [[her]119-lucilla uncle 's heir]5862-her uncle 's heir would ever present itself to [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ; and that — at least so far as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's information went — such a thought was equally removed from the mind of [the personage unknown]5863-the personage unknown , whom [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley denounced as [an impostor]2788-an impostor . But this did not in the least affect the value of the suggestion as an instrument to be used against [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who was big enough to defend [himself]5143-the archdeacon , and on whose account [the young philanthropist]5866-the young philanthropist had no compunctions . The first step was thus taken , and taken successfully , but it was only after this that the real difficulties began ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew no more as yet how [she]119-lucilla was to find and identify , not to say assail and vanquish , the other side , the mysterious [Mr Kavan]192-mr kavan , [the man whom [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon abused and [the widow]1180-the widow defended]5867-the man whom the archdeacon abused and the widow defended , than [even the greatest military genius]5870-even the greatest military genius knows at the commencement of the first campaign how to conduct the second . This was what [she]119-lucilla considered so closely as [she]119-lucilla sat alone in the dull afternoon . [She]119-lucilla did not go to [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , because it was impossible that every day could be a half - holiday , and because , on the whole , [she]119-lucilla judged it best not to subject [herself]119-lucilla , in the present undeveloped state of the position , to much questioning ; but [she]119-lucilla sent [her]119-lucilla a little note to satisfy [her]119-lucilla mind , telling [her]119-lucilla to keep [herself]119-lucilla easy , and not to let [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon bully [her]119-lucilla , and to confide in the devotion of [her]119-lucilla affectionate [Lucilla]119-lucilla . When [she]119-lucilla had thus satisfied the immediate demands of friendship , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took [her]119-lucilla work and sat down to reflect . Nothing could be more exciting than the position in which [she]119-lucilla found [herself]119-lucilla ; but the difficulties were only such as stimulated [her]119-lucilla genius ; and then it was not any selfish advantage , but the good of [[her]119-lucilla neighbour]5872-her neighbour in its most sublime manifestation — the good of [[her]119-lucilla neighbour]5872-her neighbour who had injured [her]119-lucilla , and been insensible to [her]119-lucilla attractions , which , according to [the world]331-the world in general , is the one thing unpardonable to [a woman]4411-a woman — which [Lucilla]119-lucilla sought . And it was not even the scriptural coals of fire [she]119-lucilla was thinking of as [she]119-lucilla pondered [her]119-lucilla great undertaking in [her]119-lucilla mind . The enterprise might not be free from a touch of human vanity , but it was vanity of a loftier description : the pleasure of exercising a great faculty , and the natural confidence of genius in its own powers . The fruit of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's long and mature reflection was that next morning being fine and all the clouds dispersed , [she]119-lucilla went out with [her]119-lucilla usual firm step and self - possession , and , what was rather unusual with [her]119-lucilla , except on necessary occasions of ceremony , knocked at [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's door . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had never , as [people]505-people say , taken to [each other]679-each other . [They]679-each other were as different in [their]679-each other ways as it is possible to imagine . [The mimic]883-the mimic was a little indolent , and would not take the trouble to make any exertions for the good of [the community]1480-the community , except in the exercise of [her]119-lucilla peculiar talent , though [she]119-lucilla had been known , when excited , to go through real fatigue for that ; but [she]119-lucilla had none of the steady force , the persevering energy — or , to sum up all in one word , the genius — of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who , for [her]88-miss marjoribanks part , recognised the use of such an instrument of entertainment as [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn possessed without appreciating it in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own person]523-her own person ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla had no sense of humour , as [she]119-lucilla candidly admitted , with that consciousness of [her]119-lucilla own faults , and slight disposition to consider [them]679-each other virtues , which is common to [persons of great endowments]5881-persons of great endowments . It was accordingly with a slight sense of effort on both sides that [they]679-each other met thus in the familiarity of an early visit , at a moment when people doing [their]679-each other duty to each other in a ceremonial way would not have thought of calling . [She]119-lucilla was aware that [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn regarded [her]119-lucilla , even when [she]99-mrs woodburn kissed [her]119-lucilla in the most neighbourly and affectionate manner , with a look which seemed to say , "[5077-a gentleman] What can [she]2828-she want , coming here so early ? " As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was too wise to pretend that it was a mere visit of regard . [She]119-lucilla was too wise , and [[her]119-lucilla interlocutor]5882-her interlocutor was too clever , and prone to catch every touch of expression , though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks flattered [herself]88-miss marjoribanks [she]88-miss marjoribanks had sufficient experience to enable [her]88-miss marjoribanks to dismiss , when there was occasion for it , all expression from [her]119-lucilla face . But such was not [her]119-lucilla policy at this moment . When [the two faces]5883-the two faces had touched [each other]679-each other in that loving and sisterly salutation , [[their]5883-the two faces owners]1994-their owners immediately separated , and regarded [each other]679-each other from two opposite chairs , without decided hostility , it is true , but with the watchful air of [two people whom the fates may range on different sides , and whom it behoves to be mutually watchful]5887-two people whom the fates may range on different sides , and whom it behoves to be mutually watchful . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla thought it the most expedient course , under the circumstances , to begin [her]119-lucilla investigations at once . "[2828-she] [I]0-i have come to make an inquisition , " [she]119-lucilla said ; "[0-i] [I]0-i may as well confess it at once , for [you]2829-you would find [me]0-i out if [I]0-i did n't . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , where is [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ? [I]0-i am not going to put up with it any longer . [He]115-mr cavendish must be written to , and had back again . [The only man that was to be depended upon in Carlingford]2830-the only man that was to be depended upon in carlingford ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[115-mr cavendish] and to think [he]115-mr cavendish should disappear like this and never say a word ! " [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn fairly gasped in [[her]99-mrs woodburn companion]512-her companion 's face . [She]99-mrs woodburn could no more tell what this meant , than if [she]99-mrs woodburn had been [a person utterly unacquainted with human motives and ways of working]5889-a person utterly unacquainted with human motives and ways of working ; and , indeed , it was only the tricks of the surface for which [she]99-mrs woodburn had any real insight . "[0-i] [[My]0-i brother]2643-my brother ! " [she]99-mrs woodburn exclaimed , with something between an impulse of defence and denial , and a quite opposite instinct of confidence . Had [he]115-mr cavendish proposed , after all , without telling [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister ? Had [Lucilla]119-lucilla a right to ask the question [she]119-lucilla uttered so frankly ? Had [he]115-mr cavendish been prudent for once in [his]115-mr cavendish life , and secured this sensible alliance and prop to [his]115-mr cavendish position ? All these questions rushed at lightning - speed through [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's mind ; but [she]99-mrs woodburn was not so prompt as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would have been under the circumstances , and all [she]99-mrs woodburn did was to open [her]99-mrs woodburn eyes wide , and give a start on [her]99-mrs woodburn chair , and say , "[0-i] [[My]0-i brother]2643-my brother ? " with a voice which trembled , and was half extinguished by surprise . "[0-i] Yes ; [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[115-mr cavendish] Do tell [me]0-i [his]2643-my brother address . There is [not a man in [Carlingford]3-carlingford who is good for anything , now that [he]2643-my brother is gone]2833-not a man in carlingford who is good for anything , now that he is gone . [You]2834-you must see that as well as [I]0-i do . As for flirting , [I]0-i have always said [he]2643-my brother was [the only man that knew anything about it]2835-the only man that knew anything about it . Do tell [me]0-i where [he]2643-my brother is , and [I]0-i will write to [him]2643-my brother ; or , please , send [him]2643-my brother word for [me]0-i , that absolutely [he]2643-my brother must come back . [We]2836-we are all dying for [him]2643-my brother , [you]2834-you may say . " [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had recovered a little , and found a moment to think , but [her]99-mrs woodburn faculties were not so handy , except in [her]99-mrs woodburn own particular way , as might have been expected from such [a clever woman]5891-a clever woman . [She]99-mrs woodburn could even at that moment have taken off [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to the life , but [she]99-mrs woodburn was in the most profound bewilderment as to what [Lucilla]119-lucilla could mean ; whether [she]99-mrs woodburn was really laying [herself]99-mrs woodburn out to "[2834-you] catch " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , or whether [she]99-mrs woodburn was merely talking nonsense without any particular meaning ; or whether [she]99-mrs woodburn was feigning indifference by way of getting information ; and [the stupidest person in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5892-the stupidest person in carlingford would have acquitted [herself]5892-the stupidest person in carlingford as well as [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn felt able to do in the emergency . "[2643-my brother] [I]0-i should think [he]2643-my brother would rather hear that [some of [you]2838-you]2837-some of you were willing to live for [him]2643-my brother , " [she]119-lucilla said , in a tremulous way ; finding nothing better come to [her]119-lucilla lips than the echo of an old compliment , which went against [her]119-lucilla nature , but yet with an instinct of serving [[her]119-lucilla brother]1449-her brother so far as it might be in [her]119-lucilla power . "[0-i] Not [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla frankly . "[0-i] [Some people]443-some people once thought so , [you]2838-you know ; but [I]0-i ca n't say [I]0-i ever thought so . There never will be anything about living or dying between [him]2643-my brother and [me]0-i . [I]0-i hope [we]2840-we know better , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[0-i] besides , if [I]0-i were so much as to think of that sort of thing [I]0-i should feel [I]0-i was swindling [papa]295-papa . Oh , no ; [I]0-i assure [you]2838-you [I]0-i am quite disinterested . [I]0-i want [him]2643-my brother for [my]0-i Thursdays . Do write , and say [he]2643-my brother must come [home]287-home . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't like [people]505-people to be too disinterested , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn ; "[0-i] and [I]0-i do n't think [Harry]165-harry would be at all glad to hear it . [I]0-i wish [he]2643-my brother would come back , [I]0-i am sure . [I]0-i am always bullying [him]2643-my brother about it . [I]0-i thought perhaps [some of [[you]2838-you young ladies]2845-you young ladies]2844-some of you young ladies had been unkind to [him]2643-my brother , " said [the anxious sister]5894-the anxious sister , who had recovered [her]5894-the anxious sister head , and thought it might be possible to get at the secret , if there was a secret , by means like this . "[2838-you] No , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[0-i] [I]0-i have not been unkind to [him]2643-my brother ; and there is [nobody else]1541-nobody else [I]0-i know of , " said [the candid Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[1541-nobody else] unless poor [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn ; and [she]99-mrs woodburn will never be unkind , [you]2838-you know . [I]0-i will write [him]2643-my brother a letter if [you]2838-you will give [me]0-i [his]2643-my brother address . Is it true that [somebody]312-somebody has left [him]2643-my brother a great deal of money , and [he]2643-my brother is going to change [his]2643-my brother name ? " "[2643-my brother] [His]2643-my brother name ! " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , with a little cry , like [an imprudent woman]5895-an imprudent woman ; and then [she]99-mrs woodburn recovered [herself]99-mrs woodburn . "[2643-my brother] [I]0-i have not heard of anything of the kind , " [she]99-mrs woodburn said , "[2643-my brother] and [he]2643-my brother would be sure to tell [me]0-i of it ; but in [Carlingford]3-carlingford [people]505-people know things before [they]505-people happen . [I]0-i should be very glad to know that [somebody]312-somebody was going to leave [him]2643-my brother a great deal of money ; but [I]0-i do n't know about the name — — " "[0-i] Oh , [I]0-i heard it only in a confused sort of way , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] or that [he]2643-my brother had changed [his]2643-my brother name . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know if it was past or present . Did [he]2643-my brother ever make any change to be [[somebody]312-somebody 's heir]2851-somebody 's heir ? Oh , [I]0-i beg [your]2852-your pardon ; but [you]2852-your know [people]505-people do it every day . " [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had grown quite pale — perhaps because [she]99-mrs woodburn began to see that there was some method in these questions , perhaps with simple and unreasonable fright at the suggestion . [She]99-mrs woodburn could not say a word for a moment , so startling was the question ; and then there was something in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's early visit , and in [her]99-mrs woodburn instant onslaught upon [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , which was alarming . [She]99-mrs woodburn was so frightened and driven into a corner that [she]99-mrs woodburn could not tell how to answer . It occurred to [her]99-mrs woodburn all at once that perhaps [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had opened [his]115-mr cavendish heart to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks and given [her]88-miss marjoribanks an inkling of [his]115-mr cavendish secret ; and what would [Lucilla]119-lucilla think if [she]119-lucilla contradicted [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother ? Never was [a poor woman]4867-a poor woman in a greater difficulty . All [her]99-mrs woodburn fun and [her]99-mrs woodburn mimicry collapsed . [She]99-mrs woodburn no more noticed the peculiarities of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's look and manner than if [she]99-mrs woodburn had been [an ordinary inhabitant of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]5898-an ordinary inhabitant of grange lane . "[505-people] Changed [his]2854-his name ? " [she]99-mrs woodburn faltered , in a blank sort of interrogative way ; and in spite of [herself]99-mrs woodburn faltered and shook , and conveyed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla the most perfect assurance that what [she]99-mrs woodburn supposed was true . "[505-people] When it is for a great deal of money there is some sense in it ; when it is only for a prettier name it is dreadfully stupid . Do n't [you]2855-you think so ? As if [we]2856-we all could have pretty names ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[2855-you] [I]0-i should like so much to have a talk with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [I]0-i picked up [some very , very old friends of [his]115-mr cavendish]2857-some very , very old friends of his the other day — [people who used to know [him]115-mr cavendish long ago]2858-people who used to know him long ago . [I]0-i am sure [he]115-mr cavendish would be interested if [he]115-mr cavendish were to know . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think it could be [him]115-mr cavendish , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , with something like the instinct of despair ; "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't remember [any very old friends [he]115-mr cavendish has]2859-any very old friends he has ; it is so long a time ago — — " and then [the poor lady]5899-the poor lady stopped short , as if [she]5899-the poor lady had something choking [her]5899-the poor lady in [her]5899-the poor lady throat . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think it could be [he]115-mr cavendish . " "[115-mr cavendish] Not such a very long time , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in [her]119-lucilla easy way . "[115-mr cavendish] It is dreadful to give [him]115-mr cavendish a character for being old . Do write [him]115-mr cavendish , please , and tell [him]115-mr cavendish about [those people]2860-those people . [He]115-mr cavendish is sure to be interested if [you]2861-you say it is [a lady]4506-a lady , and [a pretty woman]2863-a pretty woman , and [a widow]910-a widow , " continued [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[2863-a pretty woman] [She]2863-a pretty woman says [he]115-mr cavendish was once very kind to [her]2863-a pretty woman when [[her]2863-a pretty woman poor husband]2865-her poor husband was alive . " [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn recovered [herself]99-mrs woodburn a little as [Lucilla]119-lucilla spoke . "[115-mr cavendish] It must have been some other [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " [she]119-lucilla said . "[115-mr cavendish] [Harry]165-harry was — so much abroad — so long away from [home]287-home — — " At that moment there was a sound in [the house]339-the house of a heavy step , and [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn 's whistle became audible in the distance . Then [the poor woman , who had a secret]5901-the poor woman , who had a secret , fixed haggard eyes upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla dared not say , "[115-mr cavendish] Do n't speak of this before [[my]0-i husband]2867-my husband . " [She]119-lucilla dared not utter a word to awaken suspicion on one side or the other . [She]119-lucilla knew very well that if [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn heard of the existence of [any old friends of [[his]162-mr woodburn brother - in - law]1953-his brother - in - law]5902-any old friends of his brother - in - law , [he]162-mr woodburn would insist upon having [them]2868-them produced , and "[115-mr cavendish] paying [them]2868-them some attention " ; and at the same time [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn could not so far confide in [Lucilla]119-lucilla as to beg [her]119-lucilla to keep silent . This was what [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother 's poltroonery brought upon [the unfortunate woman]1176-the unfortunate woman . And when the emergency came [she]119-lucilla was not as equal to it as [she]119-lucilla expected to be . [Her]119-lucilla talents were not of a nature to do [her]119-lucilla any good in such a strait . [She]119-lucilla collapsed entirely , and looked round [her]119-lucilla in a flutter of fright and despair , as if to find some means of escape . But this terror all arose from the fact that [she]119-lucilla did not know [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who was generous as [she]88-miss marjoribanks was strong , and had no intention of going to extremities . [Lucilla]119-lucilla got up from [her]119-lucilla chair when [she]119-lucilla heard [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn 's whistle coming nearer . "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i hear [somebody]312-somebody coming , " [she]119-lucilla said , "[312-somebody] and [I]0-i must not stay , for [I]0-i have quantities of things to do . Only mind [you]2870-you tell [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [I]0-i have something quite serious to say to [him]115-mr cavendish from [[his]115-mr cavendish old friend]2871-his old friend ; and from [me]0-i , please to tell [him]115-mr cavendish , that it is impossible to get on without [him]115-mr cavendish , " continued [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn entered [the room]395-the room . "[0-i] There is [not a soul that can flirt or do anything]2872-not a soul that can flirt or do anything . [I]0-i should write to [him]115-mr cavendish [myself]0-i if [I]0-i knew [his]115-mr cavendish address . " And then , as was natural , [Woodburn]162-mr woodburn , with [his]162-mr woodburn usual absurdity , as [[his]162-mr woodburn wife]345-his wife explained afterwards , struck in with some boisterous badinage . As for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , in [her]99-mrs woodburn mingled terror and relief , [she]99-mrs woodburn was too much excited to know what [he]162-mr woodburn said . But when [Lucilla]119-lucilla , serenely smiling , was gone , [the mimic]883-the mimic , with [her]99-mrs woodburn nerves strung to desperation , burst into the wildest comic travesty of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's looks and manners , and [her]345-his wife inquiries about [Harry]165-harry , and sent [[her]345-his wife unsuspicious husband]5909-her unsuspicious husband into convulsions of laughter . [He]162-mr woodburn laughed until the tears ran down [his]162-mr woodburn cheeks — [the unconscious simpleton]5910-the unconscious simpleton ; and all the time [[his]162-mr woodburn wife]345-his wife could have liked to throw [him]162-mr woodburn down and trample on [him]162-mr woodburn , or put pins into [him]162-mr woodburn , or scratch [his]162-mr woodburn beaming , jovial countenance . Perhaps [she]99-mrs woodburn would have gone into hysterics instead if [she]99-mrs woodburn had not possessed that other safety - valve , for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had not that supreme composure and self - command which belonged to [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's higher organisation]5912-lucilla 's higher organisation . [She]99-mrs woodburn wrote a long letter that afternoon , and had a dreadful headache all the evening after it , which , considering all things , was to be expected under the circumstances , and was [a weak - minded woman]5913-a weak - minded woman 's last resource . No headache , however , disturbed [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's beneficent progress . [She]99-mrs woodburn went [home]287-home conscious that , if [she]99-mrs woodburn had not acquired any distinct information , [she]99-mrs woodburn had at least gained a moral certainty . And besides , [she]99-mrs woodburn had measured the forces of [[Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's bodyguard]5915-mr cavendish 's bodyguard , and had found them utterly unequal to any prolonged resistance . All that was wanted was prudence and care , and that good luck which was as much an endowment in its way as the other qualities by which [Lucilla]119-lucilla might be said to have secured it . [She]99-mrs woodburn went [home]287-home meditating [her]99-mrs woodburn next step , and with a certain enjoyment in the sense of difficulty and the consciousness of how much skill and power would be required to carry on three different threads of innocent intrigue with [the three different persons in the drama]5917-the three different persons in the drama , without ever letting [the general web]5918-the general web get confused , or confounding one strand with another . [She]99-mrs woodburn had to frighten [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon with the idea that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer might marry [the impostor]2374-the impostor , and [she]99-mrs woodburn had to keep [the widow]1180-the widow in the profoundest ignorance of this suggestion , and [she]99-mrs woodburn had to manage and guide [the impostor]2374-the impostor [himself]2374-the impostor , to save [his]2374-the impostor position , and deliver [him]2374-the impostor from [[his]2374-the impostor enemies]5923-his enemies , and make [[his]2374-the impostor would - be persecutor]5924-his would - be persecutor for ever harmless . If by chance [she]99-mrs woodburn should forget [herself]99-mrs woodburn for a moment , and say to [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley what [she]99-mrs woodburn meant for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , or betray [her]99-mrs woodburn mode of dealing with either to [the third person interested]5925-the third person interested , then farewell to all [her]99-mrs woodburn hopes . But when all that was required was skill and self - possession and courage , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks knew [herself]99-mrs woodburn too well to be afraid . [She]99-mrs woodburn came in with that sense of having done [her]99-mrs woodburn duty which is so sweet to a well - regulated mind . But it was not to that internal satisfaction alone that [Providence]107-providence limited [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's reward . There are exceptional cases to be found here and there even in [this world]277-this world , in which virtue finds its just acknowledgment , and disinterested well - doing is recompensed as it deserves . While [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was still occupied with the arrangement of [her]99-mrs woodburn plans [she]99-mrs woodburn was interrupted by [a visitor]682-a visitor , who entered with a brow clouded by care , and yet exalted by the sense of a charge and dignity which is not afforded to [every woman]5928-every woman . It was [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum who thus came to unfold to [Lucilla]119-lucilla the new event which was about to happen in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [She]99-mrs woodburn had a great deal to say first , as was natural , of the dreadful vexation of such a thing happening in holiday - time when [the boys]2574-the boys were all at [home]287-home , and when [she]99-mrs woodburn did not know what to do . "[2873-you] But [you]2873-you know , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it will be delightful for [all [you]2873-you young ladies]2874-all you young ladies to have [the officers]2875-the officers , " said [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum ; "[2873-you] [it]2876-it keeps [a place]2877-a place lively ; though , for [my]0-i part , [I]0-i always say in six months there will not be [a servant in [the house]339-the house that [one]4465-one can depend upon]2878-a servant in the house that one can depend upon . It is dreadful for [servants]4607-servants — especially [young ones]2882-young ones , and if [they]4607-servants are nice - looking , [you]2873-you know ; but it is very nice for [the young ladies]2883-the young ladies , and for all the picnics and dances and everything — — " "[2884-officers] What [officers]2884-officers ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , pricking up [her]119-lucilla ears — for to tell the truth , the very name of [officers]2884-officers in [a place like [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5932-a place like carlingford , where [nobody]4434-nobody could flirt but [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , was as water in [the desert]4638-the desert to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's soul . "[2884-officers] Has not [the Doctor]326-the doctor told [you]2873-you ? " said [Mrs Centum—"but]197-mrs centum—"but[326-the doctor] , to be sure , [very few people]1722-very few people know as yet . [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum says it must be all on [your]2873-you account , because [you]2873-you give such nice parties — but of course that is only [his]98-mrs centum fun , [you]2873-you know . However , [I]0-i suppose [somebody]312-somebody has told [Lord Palmerston]198-lord palmerston of [all those great buildings that were meant for [the factories]2889-the factories]2888-all those great buildings that were meant for the factories , and of [Carlingford]3-carlingford being such [a healthy place]2890-a healthy place . And so [the General]2891-the general is coming to [us]2892-us to - morrow , [Lucilla]119-lucilla[General Travers]199-general travers , [you]2873-you know , that was in all the papers for something [he]2891-the general did in [India]34-india ; [Charles]100-charles used to know [him]2891-the general at [school]273-school . [He]2891-the general is quite handsome , and has ever so many medals and things . It is a dreadful addition to one 's troubles in holiday - time , [you]2873-you know ; but , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i hope [you]2873-you will ask [him]2891-the general to [your]2873-you Thursdays , and help [us]2892-us to make [Carlingford]3-carlingford pleasant to [him]2891-the general . It all depends upon [him]2891-the general , " said [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum solemnly;—"if[2891-the general] [he]2891-the general likes [the place]770-the place , and thinks it will do , and finds nice society — whether it is [here]4529-here or at [Hampton]46-hampton that [they]2897-they establish [the depot]2898-the depot . " "[2897-they] At [Hampton]46-hampton ! " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks naturally excited—"the[2897-they] stupidest , wretchedest little place — — " "[2897-they] That is just what [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum says , " said [the visitor]2543-the visitor , with a sigh ; "[98-mrs centum] what [I]0-i am nervous about is [the servants]4432-the servants , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [you]119-lucilla know [that under - nurse of [mine]0-i]2900-that under - nurse of mine , what [a nice steady girl [she]2900-that under - nurse of mine has always been]2901-a nice steady girl she has always been , and such a comfort — but as soon as [the soldiers]2902-the soldiers come it turns [their]2902-the soldiers heads . [I]0-i want [you]119-lucilla to tell [me]0-i , if [you]119-lucilla 'll be so very good , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , how [Nancy]102-nancy makes that paté that [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum is so fond of . [I]0-i know it is a good deal to ask ; but [I]0-i am sure [you]119-lucilla are one to stand by [[your]119-lucilla friends]4408-your friends ; and if [the General]2891-the general should take a dislike to [Carlingford]3-carlingford through any fault of [mine]0-i , [I]0-i never could forgive [myself]0-i ; and [I]0-i want [you]119-lucilla to ask [him]2891-the general to [your]119-lucilla Thursdays , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — there 's [a dear]4479-a dear . " "[4479-a dear] [Dear Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[97-mrs centum] [papa]295-papa must call on [the General]2891-the general and ask [him]2891-the general to dinner : as for [my]0-i Thursdays , [I]0-i always say they are not parties ; they are only evenings , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly , "[119-lucilla] and not worth [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman 's while . " "[119-lucilla] And about the paté , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum anxiously , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla wo n't think it too much of [me]0-i to ask;—you are so clever , [you]119-lucilla know , and so is [Nancy]102-nancy : and what with the noise , and the nursery dinners , and [all those big boys]2909-all those big boys [home]287-home from [school]273-school — — " [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum fixed [her]97-mrs centum eyes with true solicitude on [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's face . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was magnanimous , but the paté in question was one of the greatest triumphs of [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's table . [She]88-miss marjoribanks thought , and with truth , that it was a great deal for [any one]4391-any one to ask ; but then it is true that genius has duties as well as privileges ; and to impress upon mediocrity the benefit of loyally following and copying superior intelligence , is of itself a moral effect of the greatest importance . And besides , [the woman who at such a moment]5938-the woman who at such a moment produced [a live General]5939-a live general in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and held out hopes of [officers]2884-officers , was not [a woman to be denied]5941-a woman to be denied . "[0-i] [I]0-i will write it down for [you]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla graciously , "[0-i] if [you]0-i think [[your]0-i cook]2912-your cook will understand ; or perhaps [Nancy]102-nancy might step in and show [her]2912-your cook how — if [I]0-i can persuade [Nancy]102-nancy . [Dear Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , [I]0-i hope [you]0-i will always feel sure that [I]0-i am ready to do anything for [[my]0-i friends]4577-my friends . " "[97-mrs centum] Oh , thank [you]0-i , [dear]4458-dear , " cried [the grateful woman]5942-the grateful woman ; "[97-mrs centum] [I]0-i knew [you]0-i were not one to mind ; and if [Nancy]102-nancy would be so very kind —— [I]0-i am sure [you]0-i will like [the General]2891-the general , " added [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , with effusion ; "[0-i] [he]2891-the general will live [here]4529-here , [you]0-i know , if the depot comes , and be such an addition ! [I]0-i said to [Charles]100-charles , the moment [he]100-charles told [me]0-i , That would just be the very thing for [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! And [he]2891-the general is quite young looking , and so nice and pleasant , " [she]97-mrs centum added , in the fulness of [her]97-mrs centum enthusiasm and gratitude . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks shook [her]88-miss marjoribanks head , but nevertheless received the assurance with a smile . "[2891-the general] It is not that sort of thing [I]0-i am thinking of , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla : "[0-i] if it had been , [I]0-i need never have come [home]287-home ; and now , after [papa]295-papa has been so kind about [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room — — ; but [I]0-i am always glad to hear of [nice new people]2920-nice new people , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[2920-nice new people] and to meet [a man that has been in [the world]331-the world]2921-a man that has been in the world is such a pleasure to [papa]295-papa . " With this benign acknowledgment of [the General]2891-the general 's merits , [Lucilla]119-lucilla received [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum 's affectionate leave - takings . To be sure , [she]119-lucilla knew nothing , and did not occupy [herself]119-lucilla much at that moment about [General Travers]199-general travers . But at the same time [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual piety , recognised the approval of [Providence]107-providence in this new occurrence , and was naturally both encouraged and exhilarated . It is but in rare cases , as has been said , that the reward of virtue is given so promptly , and with such beautiful discrimination : and there are even people in [the world]331-the world [who profess to have no faith in any prompt or visible recompense]5945-who profess to have no faith in any prompt or visible recompense . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not of [that new and heretical school]5946-that new and heretical school . For [her]119-lucilla own part , [she]119-lucilla felt it very natural that [her]119-lucilla exertions for the good of [her]119-lucilla kind should thus be recognised and acknowledged , and returned to [her]119-lucilla plans with that sweet and exhilarating sense of moral harmony , which an approving Heaven , and a sense of blessings earned and goodness recompensed , are so well calculated to give . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind had scarcely subsided out of the first exhilarating sense of a great many things to do , and a truly important mission in hand , when [little Rose Lake]108-rose sought [her]88-miss marjoribanks with that confession of family troubles , and prayer for counsel and aid in the extremity , which opened a new way and mode of working to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Rose]108-rose was proud , poor little soul , not only of [her]108-rose exceptional position , and that of [[her]108-rose family]5947-her family , as [a family of artists]4971-a family of artists , but also with a constitutional and individual pride as one of [the natural conservators of domestic honour , who would rather have died than have heard the Lakes lightly spoken of , or upbraided with debt or indecorum]5949-the natural conservators of domestic honour , who would rather have died than have heard the lakes lightly spoken of , or upbraided with debt or indecorum , or any other crime . [She]108-rose had been silent as long as [she]108-rose could about [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's shortcomings , jealously concealing them from all [the world]331-the world , and attacking [them]5951-them with a violence which made [[her]108-rose big elder sister , who was twice as big and six times as strong as [she]108-rose , tremble before [her]108-rose when [they]5953-they were alone]5952-her big elder sister , who was twice as big and six times as strong as she , tremble before her when they were alone . But [little Rose]108-rose had at length found things come to a point beyond which [her]108-rose experience did not go . [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn began to have secret meetings with [a man whose presence [nobody was aware of]5955-nobody was aware of , and who did not come openly to [the house]339-the house to seek [her]108-rose , and persevered , in spite of all remonstrances , in this clandestine career]5954-a man whose presence nobody was aware of , and who did not come openly to the house to seek her , and persevered , in spite of all remonstrances , in this clandestine career ; and all the prejudices and all the instincts of [the young artist]1486-the young artist rose up against [her]108-rose . A vague presentiment of greater evil behind impelled [her]108-rose to some action , and shame and pride combined at the same time to keep [her]108-rose silent . [She]108-rose could not speak to [[her]108-rose father]292-her father , because [the poor man]2570-the poor man lost [his]2570-the poor man head straightway , and made piteous appeals to [her]108-rose not to make a fuss , and threw the burden back again upon [her]108-rose with a double weight ; and besides , [he]2570-the poor man was only [a man]285-a man , though [he]2570-the poor man was [[her]108-rose father]292-her father , and [Rose]108-rose had the pride of [a woman]4411-a woman in addition to [her]108-rose other pride . In these painful circumstances , it occurred to [her]108-rose to consult [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who had been , as has been recounted in an early part of this history , [a great authority at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]5963-a great authority at mount pleasant , where [her]119-lucilla heroic belief in [herself]119-lucilla led , as was natural , [others]2591-others to believe in [her]119-lucilla . And then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was one of [the people who can keep counsel]5965-the people who can keep counsel ; and [Rose]108-rose felt , besides , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had been injured , and had not revenged [herself]119-lucilla , and that to put confidence in [her]119-lucilla would be , to a certain extent , to make up for the offence . All these motives , combined with an intolerable sense of having upon [her]119-lucilla shoulders a burden greater than [she]119-lucilla could bear , drove [the young artist]1486-the young artist at last to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , where [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [we]5967-we have said , was still in the state of mental exhilaration and excitement naturally consequent upon having a very important piece of work in hand . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know what to do , " said [Rose]108-rose ; "[0-i] [I]0-i made up [my]0-i mind [I]0-i never would say a word to [any one]4391-any one . It is so strange [she]2925-she should have no proper pride ! but then it is dreadful to think , what if anything should come of it ! though [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know what could come of it ; but [they]2926-they might run away , or something ; and then [people]505-people are so fond of talking . [I]0-i thought for a long time , if [I]0-i only knew [some nice old lady]2928-some nice old lady ; but then [I]0-i do n't suppose there are [any nice old ladies in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]2929-any nice old ladies in carlingford , " added [the Preraphaelist]5968-the preraphaelist , with a sigh . "[2929-any nice old ladies in carlingford] Oh , [[you]2930-you little monster]2931-you little monster ! " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[96-mrs chiley] there is [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [the dearest old —]2932-the dearest old — — ; but never mind , make haste and tell [me]0-i all the same . " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Rose]108-rose solemnly , "[119-lucilla] [we]2933-we are [not great people like [you]119-lucilla]2934-not great people like you ; [we]2933-we are not rich , nor able to have all [we]2933-we like , and [everybody]300-everybody to visit [us]2933-we ; but , all the same , [we]2933-we have [our]2933-we Pride . The honour of [a family]710-a family is just as precious whether [people]505-people live , " said [the young artist]1486-the young artist , with a certain severity , "[710-a family] in [Grove Street]27-grove street or in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . " This exordium had its natural effect upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; [her]88-miss marjoribanks imagination leaped forward a long way beyond the reality which [[her]88-miss marjoribanks companion]512-her companion talked of so solemnly , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks changed [her]88-miss marjoribanks colour a little , as [even a woman of [her]88-miss marjoribanks experience]5971-even a woman of her experience might be excused for doing in the presence of something terrible and disastrous so near at hand . "[0-i] [I]0-i wish [you]2938-you would not frighten [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[2938-you] [I]0-i am very sorry for [you]2938-you , [[you]2938-you dear]2939-you dear little [Rose]108-rose . [You]2938-you are only [a baby]4734-a baby [yourself]2938-you , and ought not to have any bother . Tell [me]0-i all about it , there 's [a dear]4479-a dear . " But these soothing tones were too much for [Rose]108-rose 's composure . [She]108-rose cried , and [her]108-rose cheeks flushed , and [her]108-rose dewy eyes enlarged and lightened when they had thrown off a little part of [their]5972-their oppression in the form of those hot salt tears . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had never seen [her]108-rose look so pretty , and said so to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , with a momentary and perfectly disinterested regret that there was "[4434-nobody] [nobody]4434-nobody " to see [her]108-rose — a regret which probably changed its character before [Rose]108-rose left [the house]339-the house . But in the meantime [Lucilla]119-lucilla soothed [her]108-rose and kissed [her]108-rose , and took off [her]108-rose hat and shed [her]108-rose pretty curls off [her]108-rose forehead . These curls were not by any means so strong and vehement in their twist as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's own , but hung loosely and softly with the "[4479-a dear] sweet neglect " of [the poet]5401-the poet . "[2943-you] [You]2943-you would look very nice if [you]2943-you would take a little pains , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , in [her]119-lucilla maternal way . "[2943-you] [You]2943-you must wear [your]2943-you hair just so on Thursday ; and now tell [me]0-i all about it — there 's [a dear]4479-a dear . " "[4479-a dear] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla know " said [Rose]108-rose , drying [her]108-rose tears , "[4479-a dear] [she]4479-a dear has taken to going out in the evening , and [I]0-i am sure [she]4479-a dear meets [him]2945-him every night . [I]0-i ca n't be a spy on [her]4479-a dear , whatever [she]4479-a dear does , and [I]0-i ca n't lock [her]4479-a dear up , [you]119-lucilla know , or lock the door , or anything like that . [I]0-i am not [[her]4479-a dear mother]272-her mother , " said [the poor little sister]5975-the poor little sister pathetically , with a regretful sob . "[0-i] And then [she]4479-a dear has taken to making [herself]4479-a dear nice before [she]4479-a dear goes out . [I]0-i do n't think [she]4479-a dear ever cared much for being nice — not at [home]287-home , [you]119-lucilla know ; but now [she]4479-a dear has pretty collars and gloves and things , and [I]0-i ca n't tell where [she]4479-a dear gets them , " cried [Rose]108-rose , [her]108-rose eyes lighting up passionately . "[0-i] [She]4479-a dear has no money to spend on such things . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i should die if [I]0-i thought [she]4479-a dear would accept them from [him]2948-him . " "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla dear old [Rose]108-rose , [you]119-lucilla do n't know what [you]119-lucilla are saying , " said [the experienced Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[119-lucilla] most likely , if [she]4479-a dear meets [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , [she]4479-a dear is engaged to [him]5077-a gentleman ; and [They]2950-they always give [people]505-people presents , [you]119-lucilla know . If [you]119-lucilla would only tell [me]0-i who it is . " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , do not trifle with [me]0-i , " said [Rose]108-rose ; "[119-lucilla] it is much too serious for that — engaged without [papa]295-papa knowing of it , nor [me]0-i ! [You]119-lucilla know very well that would be no engagement . [I]0-i sometimes think [she]4479-a dear is — is — fond of [him]5077-a gentleman , " said the reverent little maiden , whose voice changed and softened under the influence of that supposition ; "[4479-a dear] and then again [I]0-i think it is only because [he]5077-a gentleman is rich , " [she]4479-a dear went on , with new vehemence . "[5077-a gentleman] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [you]119-lucilla only knew how dreadful it was to have such thoughts — and there is [nobody]4434-nobody to take care of [her]4479-a dear but [me]0-i ! [Papa]94-papa can not be worried , for that would react upon everything . [An artist]5057-an artist is not just like [other people]279-other people . It is [everybody]300-everybody 's duty to leave [him]5057-an artist undisturbed ; and then , [you]119-lucilla know , [he]5057-an artist is only [a man]285-a man , and does not understand ; and if [she]4479-a dear wo n't pay any attention to [me]0-i when [I]0-i speak to [her]4479-a dear , oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , tell [me]0-i , what can [I]0-i do ? " "[0-i] Let [me]0-i think , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla gravely . "[0-i] [You]119-lucilla know [I]0-i ca n't tell all in a moment . It is [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [I]0-i suppose , though [you]119-lucilla wo n't say so . Now just wait a moment , and let [me]0-i think . " "[0-i] [I]0-i once thought of going to [him]115-mr cavendish , " said [Rose]108-rose ; "[0-i] perhaps [he]115-mr cavendish might be generous , and go away . [An artist]5057-an artist can do many things that [other people]279-other people ca n't do . [We]2960-we have an exceptional position , " [the Preraphaelist]5968-the preraphaelist went on , faltering a little , and not feeling quite so sure of the fact on that special occasion . "[0-i] [I]0-i thought of going and begging of [him]115-mr cavendish , if it was on [my]0-i knees — — " "[4403-my dear] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with great seriousness , "[119-lucilla] if [you]119-lucilla did , [I]0-i think it is most likely [he]115-mr cavendish would fall in love with [you]119-lucilla , and that would not mend the matter ; and [I]0-i am sure [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn would give [you]119-lucilla poison . [I]0-i will tell [you]119-lucilla what [we]2960-we must do . [I]0-i would not do it for [everybody]300-everybody ; but [you]119-lucilla know [I]0-i was always very fond of [you]119-lucilla , [[you]119-lucilla dear]2939-you dear little [Rose]108-rose . [You]119-lucilla shall ask [me]0-i for to - morrow evening to come to tea . " "[119-lucilla] To come to tea ! " echoed poor [Rose]108-rose , in dismay . [She]108-rose had been waiting for [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's advice with a great deal of anxiety ; but at the present moment it would be vain to conceal that the proposed expedient seemed to [her]108-rose altogether inadequate for the emergency . The light went out of [her]108-rose face as [she]108-rose opened [her]108-rose eyes wide and fixed them on [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and for one moment , one desperate moment , [Rose]108-rose was disloyal , and lost faith in [the only person who could help [her]108-rose]5977-the only person who could help her ; which , perhaps , under the circumstances , was not a thing to cause much surprise . "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [you]119-lucilla may be sure [I]0-i would not propose it , if [I]0-i did not feel it was the best thing to do , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with great gravity . "[0-i] It happens precisely that [I]0-i want to see [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and if [he]115-mr cavendish is at [home]287-home [he]115-mr cavendish never shows [himself]115-mr cavendish , and [I]0-i have been wondering how [I]0-i could find [him]115-mr cavendish . [I]0-i shall make [him]115-mr cavendish walk [home]287-home with [me]0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] so [you]119-lucilla need not be uneasy , [Rose]108-rose , about the trouble [I]0-i am taking . [I]0-i am doing it to serve [myself]0-i as well as [you]119-lucilla . [We]2967-we shall say eight o'clock , if that is not too late . " "[2967-we] But , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — — " said [Rose]108-rose , with consternation ; and then [she]108-rose stopped short , and could not tell what more to say . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla do n't understand it ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i do n't think it was to be expected that [you]119-lucilla should understand it . A little thing like [you]119-lucilla has no way of knowing [the world]331-the world . When [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn knows [I]0-i am [there]4723-there , [she]99-mrs woodburn will be sure to bring [him]0-i to the very door ; [she]99-mrs woodburn will want [me]0-i to see that [he]0-i is with [her]99-mrs woodburn ; and [you]119-lucilla may leave the rest to [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[119-lucilla] For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i have something very particular to say to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . It is [my]0-i luck , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , "[0-i] for [I]0-i could not think how to get to see [him]0-i . At eight o'clock to - morrow evening — — " "[119-lucilla] Yes , " said [Rose]108-rose ; but perhaps it was still doubtful how far [she]108-rose understood the mode of operations proposed . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's prompt and facile genius was too much for [the young artist]1486-the young artist , and there was , as [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla would have said , an entire want of "[119-lucilla] keeping " between [her]119-lucilla own sense of the position , tragical and desperate as that was , and any state of matters which could be ameliorated by the fact of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks coming to tea . It had been [Rose]108-rose 's only hope , and now it seemed all at once to fail [her]108-rose ; and yet , at the same time , that instinctive faith in [Lucilla]119-lucilla which came naturally to [every one under [her]119-lucilla influence]5979-every one under her influence struggled against reason in [Rose]108-rose 's heart . [Her]108-rose red soft lips fell apart with the hurried breath of wonder and doubt ; [her]108-rose eyes still expanded , and clearer than usual after [their]5980-their tears , were fixed upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla with an appealing , questioning look ; and it was just at this moment , when [Rose]108-rose was a great deal too much absorbed in [her]108-rose disappointment and surprise , and lingering hope , to take any notice of strange sounds or sights , or of [anybody]313-anybody coming , that [Thomas]117-tom all at once opened the door and showed [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum into [the room]395-the room . Now it would have mattered very little for [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum — who , to be sure , knew [Lucilla]119-lucilla perfectly well , and would never have dreamed for a moment of identifying [such a trifling little person]5983-such a trifling little person as [Rose Lake]108-rose in any way with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but then [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum happened at that precise moment to be bringing [the new arrival]2031-the new arrival , [the important stranger , who had so much in [his]2031-the new arrival power]5985-the important stranger , who had so much in his power[General Travers]199-general travers [himself]199-general travers — to be introduced to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and it was not the fault either of [Rose]108-rose or [the General]2891-the general if it was on [the young mistress of [the Female School of Design]2155-the female school of design]5987-the young mistress of the female school of design that [the warrior]5989-the warrior 's first glance fell . Naturally the conversation had run upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks on the past evening , for [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum was full of the enthusiasm and excitement incident to that paté which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had so magnanimously enabled [her]2970-her to produce . "[119-lucilla] Is [she]2970-her pretty ? " [General Travers]199-general travers had demanded , as was to be expected . "[2971-we] [We]2971-we — ll , " [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum had replied , and made a long pause—"would[2971-we] [you]2972-you call [Lucilla]119-lucilla pretty , [Charles]100-charles ? " and [Charles]100-charles had been equally dubious in [his]100-charles response ; for , to be sure , it was a dereliction from [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's dignity to call [her]2970-her pretty , which is a trifling sort of qualification . But when [the General]2891-the general entered [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , which might be called [the centre of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5992-the centre of carlingford , and saw before [him]2891-the general that little dewy face , full of clouds and sunshine , uncertain , unquiet , open - eyed , with the red lips apart , and the eyes clear and expanded with recent tears — a face which gave a certain sentiment of freshness and fragrance to the atmosphere like the quiet after a storm — [he]2891-the general did not understand what [[his]2891-the general hosts]5501-his hosts could mean . "[2972-you] [I]0-i call [her]2970-her very pretty , " [he]0-i said , under [his]0-i breath , to [[his]0-i interested and delighted chaperone]5994-his interested and delighted chaperone ; and [we]5995-we are surely justified in appealing to [the readers of this history]1277-the readers of this history , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was always reasonable , afterwards did to [herself]119-lucilla , whether it could be justly said under all the circumstances , that either [Rose]108-rose or [the General]2891-the general were to blame ? [The little artist]2159-the little artist got up hurriedly when [she]2159-the little artist awoke to the fact that [other visitors]5999-other visitors had come into [the room]395-the room , but [she]2159-the little artist was not at all interested in [General Travers]199-general travers , whom [Rose]108-rose , with the unconscious insolence of youth , classified in [her]108-rose own mind as [an elderly gentleman]6001-an elderly gentleman . Not that [he]199-general travers was at all [an elderly gentleman]6001-an elderly gentleman ; but then [a man of forty]6003-a man of forty , especially when [he]199-general travers is [a fine man]6004-a fine man and adequately developed for [his]199-general travers years , has at the first glance no great attraction for [an impertinent of seventeen]6005-an impertinent of seventeen . [Rose]108-rose did not go away without receiving another kiss from [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and a parting reminder . "[2970-her] To - morrow at eight o'clock ; and mind [you]2973-you leave it all to [me]0-i , and do n't worry , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and [Rose]108-rose , half ashamed , put on [her]108-rose hat and went away , without so much as remarking the admiration in [the stranger]803-the stranger 's eyes , nor the look of disappointment with which [he]199-general travers saw [her]108-rose leave [the room]395-the room . [Rose]108-rose thought no more of [him]199-general travers than if [he]199-general travers had been a piece of furniture ; but as for [the General]2891-the general , when [he]2891-the general found [himself]2891-the general obliged to turn to [Lucilla]119-lucilla and make [himself]2891-the general agreeable , the drawback of having thus had [his]2891-the general admiration forestalled and drawn away from its legitimate object was such , that [he]2891-the general did not find [her]119-lucilla at all pretty ; which , after all , on a first interview at least , is all [They]2974-we think about , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks said . "[2973-you] [We]2974-we must do all [we]2974-we can to make [Carlingford]3-carlingford agreeable to [the General]2891-the general , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum . "[2976-you] [You]2976-you know how much depends upon it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . If [we]2974-we can but make [him]2891-the general like [the place]770-the place , only think what an advantage to society — and [we]2974-we have such nice society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , " said [the injudicious woman , who did not know what to say]6009-the injudicious woman , who did not know what to say . "[2974-we] Nothing very particular , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[2974-we] [I]0-i hope [General Travers]199-general travers will like [us]2974-we ; but as for [the officers]2875-the officers , [I]0-i am not so sure . [They]2875-the officers are all so light and airy , [you]2976-you know : and to have nothing but [flirting men]2979-flirting men is almost as bad as having [nobody that can flirt]2980-nobody that can flirt ; which is [my]0-i position , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , with a sigh , "[0-i] as long as [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish is away . " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " cried [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , a little shocked , "[119-lucilla] one would think to hear [you]119-lucilla that [you]119-lucilla were [the greatest coquette possible]2981-the greatest coquette possible ; and on the contrary [she]2982-she is quite an example to all [[our]2974-we young ladies]2983-our young ladies , [I]0-i assure [you]2976-you , [General]2984-general ; and as for flirting — — " "[2982-she] [Dear Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly , "[97-mrs centum] [one]4465-one has always to do [one]4465-one 's duty to [society]444-society . As far as [I]0-i am concerned , it is quite different . And [I]0-i do n't mean to say that [the officers]2875-the officers would not be a great acquisition , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks continued , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual politeness ; "[0-i] but then [too many young people]2989-too many young people are [the ruin of society]2990-the ruin of society . If [we]2974-we were to run all to dancing and that sort of thing , after all the trouble one has taken — — " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Perhaps it was not quite civil ; but then it must be admitted , that to see [a man]285-a man look blankly in [your]2991-your face as if [he]285-a man were saying in [his]285-a man mind , "[2991-your] Then it is only [you]2991-your , and not that pretty little thing , that is [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ! " was about as exasperating a sensation as one is likely to meet with . [Lucilla]119-lucilla understood perfectly well [General Travers]199-general travers 's look , and for the moment , instead of making [herself]119-lucilla agreeable , it was the contrary impulse that moved [her]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla looked at [him]199-general travers , not blankly as [he]199-general travers looked at [her]119-lucilla , but in a calmly considerate way , as [she]119-lucilla might have looked at [Mr Holden]124-mr holden the upholsterer , had [he]199-general travers proposed a new kind of tapisserie to [her]119-lucilla judgment . "[88-miss marjoribanks] [One]4465-one would be always delighted , of course , to have [General Travers]199-general travers , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[199-general travers] but [I]0-i am afraid [the officers]2875-the officers would not do . " As for [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , [she]97-mrs centum was quite incapable of managing such a terrible crisis . [She]119-lucilla felt it , indeed , a little hard that it should be [[her]119-lucilla man]6011-her man who was defied in this alarming way , while [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish and [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , [the two previous candidates]6013-the two previous candidates , had both been received so sweetly . To be sure , it was [his]115-mr cavendish own fault ; but that did not mend matters . [She]119-lucilla looked from [one]4465-one to the other with a scared look , and grew very red , and untied [her]119-lucilla bonnet ; and then , as none of these evidences of agitation had any effect upon [the other parties involved]6015-the other parties involved , plunged into the heat of the conflict without considering what [she]119-lucilla was about to say . "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i am surprised at [you]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , "[119-lucilla] when [you]119-lucilla know how [you]119-lucilla have gone on about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish — when [you]119-lucilla know what a fuss [you]119-lucilla have made , and how [you]119-lucilla have told [everybody]300-everybody — — " "[119-lucilla] By [the bye]2995-the bye , who is [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ? " said [General Travers]199-general travers , interposing , with that holy horror of a quarrel between [women]492-women which is common to [the inferior half of creation]6017-the inferior half of creation . "[0-i] [I]0-i wonder if [he]115-mr cavendish is a fellow one used to meet everywhere . [One]4465-one never could get any satisfaction who [he]115-mr cavendish belonged to . [He]115-mr cavendish never pretended to be [one of [the Devonshire Cavendishes]2998-the devonshire cavendishes]2997-one of the devonshire cavendishes , [you]119-lucilla know . [I]0-i do n't know if [he]115-mr cavendish had [any family]2999-any family at all , or [relations]4843-relations , or that sort of thing . In most cases [a man]285-a man gets on just as well without [them]3002-them , in [my]0-i opinion . [I]0-i wonder if [this fellow [you]119-lucilla are talking of]3003-this fellow you are talking of is [he]3003-this fellow you are talking of ? " "[3003-this fellow you are talking of] Oh , no , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum . "[3003-this fellow you are talking of] [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla will meet [him]115-mr cavendish before [you]119-lucilla leave [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [He]115-mr cavendish has [a sister]4831-a sister married [here]4529-here ; but [we]3006-we have always understood [he]115-mr cavendish was [one of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes . [I]0-i am sure [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn always gives [herself]99-mrs woodburn out for [somebody]312-somebody , " [she]97-mrs centum continued , beginning to let the interesting suspicion enter [her]97-mrs centum mind ; for , to be sure , [they]6018-they were about of a standing , and [[the banker]1343-the banker 's wife]1344-the banker 's wife had sometimes felt a little sore at the idea that [[her]97-mrs centum neighbour]5872-her neighbour possessed distinctions of family which were denied to [herself]97-mrs centum . "[99-mrs woodburn] It is true , [none of [[her]99-mrs woodburn relations]3010-her relations]3009-none of her relations ever come to see [her]99-mrs woodburn , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , and [she]97-mrs centum began to forget [the General]2891-the general , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's reception of [him]2891-the general , in this still more interesting subject . It was the first time that the authenticity of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes had been attacked in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and , to be sure , what is the good of having fine connections if they can not be produced ? While [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum pondered a suggestion so interesting , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , on [her]119-lucilla part , also took advantage of the occasion , and descended from the calm heights of dignity on which [she]119-lucilla had placed [herself]119-lucilla . And [the General]2891-the general , who was [a well - bred man]6024-a well - bred man , had got over for the moment the unlucky impression made upon [him]2891-the general by the fresh face of little [Rose Lake]108-rose . "[99-mrs woodburn] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish is very nice , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i am very fond of all [[my]0-i own relations]3011-my own relations , but [I]0-i do n't care about [other people]279-other people 's . Of course [he]115-mr cavendish is [one of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes . [I]0-i do n't see how [he]115-mr cavendish can help it , when that is [his]115-mr cavendish name . [I]0-i should think it was sure to be the same . [We]3014-we should be so obliged to [you]3015-you if [you]3015-you would bring [him]115-mr cavendish back to [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [I]0-i do n't know , [I]0-i am sure , why [he]115-mr cavendish is so obstinate in staying away . " "[115-mr cavendish] Perhaps [somebody]312-somebody has been unkind to [him]115-mr cavendish , " said [the General]2891-the general , feeling it was expected of [him]2891-the general . "[312-somebody] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i have not been unkind to [him]115-mr cavendish , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [He]115-mr cavendish is such a loss to [me]0-i . If [you]3015-you are going to do [us]3014-we the pleasure of coming on [Thursday]163-thursday — Oh , [I]0-i am sure [we]3014-we shall feel quite honoured , both [papa]94-papa and [I]0-i[I]0-i will show [you]3015-you how badly off [I]0-i am . It is not a party in the least , and [we]3014-we do n't dance , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[2875-the officers] that is why [I]0-i am a little uncertain about [the officers]2875-the officers . It is one of [my]0-i principles that [too many young people]2989-too many young people are the ruin of society ; but it is hard work , sometimes , when [one]4465-one is not properly supported , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , with a gentle sigh . "[4465-one] If [I]0-i can be of any use , " said [the amused soldier]6026-the amused soldier . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't pretend to be able to replace [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , if it is [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; but — — " "[0-i] No , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with resignation , "[0-i] it is not easy to replace [him]115-mr cavendish . [He]115-mr cavendish has quite a talent , [you]3015-you know ; but [I]0-i am sure it is very kind of [you]3015-you , and [we]3014-we shall be delighted to have such an acquisition , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla continued , after a pause , with a gracious smile ; and then [she]119-lucilla led [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests [downstairs]302-downstairs to luncheon , which was every way satisfactory . As for [the General]2891-the general , it can not be doubted that [he]2891-the general had the worst of it in this little encounter , and felt [himself]2891-the general by no means such [a great personage in [Carlingford]3-carlingford as [[his]2891-the general hospitable entertainers]6031-his hospitable entertainers]6030-a great personage in carlingford as his hospitable entertainers had persuaded [him]2891-the general [he]2891-the general should be . [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum declared afterwards that [she]97-mrs centum could not form the least idea what [Lucilla]119-lucilla meant by it , [she]119-lucilla who was generally so civil to [everybody]300-everybody . But it is not necessary to say that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks knew perfectly well what [she]119-lucilla was doing , and felt it imperatively necessary to bring down [General Travers]199-general travers to [his]2891-the general proper level . [Carlingford]3-carlingford could exist perfectly well without [him]2891-the general and [[his]2891-the general officers]6033-his officers ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not mean that the society [she]119-lucilla had taken so much pains to form should be condescended to by [a mere soldier]6034-a mere soldier . And then , after all , [she]119-lucilla was only human , and it was not to be expected [she]119-lucilla could pass over the blank look with which [[her]119-lucilla visitor]813-her visitor turned to [herself]119-lucilla , after having by evil fortune cast [his]813-her visitor eyes upon [Rose Lake]108-rose . At the same time , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , always magnanimous , did not blame [Rose]108-rose , who had no hand whatever in the matter ; and if [she]108-rose avenged [herself]108-rose in a ladylike and satisfactory manner , it is not to be supposed that it was simply a sense of offence which actuated [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [She]108-rose did it , on the contrary , on strictly philosophical principles , having perceived that [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum was spoiling [[her]97-mrs centum General]6036-her general , and that it was absolutely necessary that [he]6036-her general should be disabused . When [they]6037-they left , [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum was almost afraid to put the question that trembled on [her]97-mrs centum lips . [She]97-mrs centum uttered it at last , faltering , and with a very doubtful expression , for [she]97-mrs centum could not conceal from [herself]97-mrs centum the fact that [the General]2891-the general had been snubbed . "[0-i] How do [you]3020-you like [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " [she]97-mrs centum said , in the most humble way ; and then [she]97-mrs centum turned away [her]97-mrs centum face . [She]97-mrs centum could bear it , whatever it might be . [She]97-mrs centum said to [herself]97-mrs centum that so long as [the children]4442-the children were well , and the holidays about over , [she]97-mrs centum could bear anything ; and what did it matter to [her]97-mrs centum about [the officers?—but]6040-the officers?—but at the same time [she]97-mrs centum preferred to avert [her]97-mrs centum face when [she]97-mrs centum received the blow . "[3020-you] [I]0-i am sure [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks is a person for whom [I]0-i shall always entertain the highest respect , " said [the General]2891-the general , and [he]2891-the general gave a little laugh . "[0-i] Was [that pretty little creature]3021-that pretty little creature [a sister of hers?—or]3022-a sister of hers?—or [a friend?—or]3023-a friend?—or what ? [I]0-i do n't know when [I]0-i have seen anything so pretty , " said [the unsuspecting man]6042-the unsuspecting man ; and then [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum turned round upon [him]6042-the unsuspecting man with a kind of horror . "[0-i] That [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's sister!—why , [she]3021-that pretty little creature has [no sister]3024-no sister ; [I]0-i told [you]0-i so ; [she]3021-that pretty little creature is [an only child]291-an only child , and will have everything . [She]3021-that pretty little creature will be quite [an heiress]3026-an heiress , " cried [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , "[3026-an heiress] if [the old Doctor]971-the old doctor were to die ; though , [I]0-i am sure , [poor dear man]3028-poor dear man , [I]0-i hope [he]971-the old doctor will not die . There is [no other medical man in [the town]551-the town that [one]4465-one can have the least confidence in]3029-no other medical man in the town that one can have the least confidence in , except [Dr Rider]200-dr rider ; and then [he]200-dr rider is so young , and ca n't have much experience with [children]815-children . [[Her]3021-that pretty little creature sister]1483-her sister , indeed ! It was [little Rose Lake]108-rose , [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughter]808-the drawing - master 's daughter , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , with cruel distinctness . [The General]2891-the general only said , "[108-rose] Oh ! " but it was in a crestfallen tone ; for to be snubbed by [one lady]6044-one lady , and struck with sudden enthusiasm for another , who , after all , was not [a lady to speak of]6045-a lady to speak of , but only [[a drawing - master]2123-a drawing - master 's daughter]2124-a drawing - master 's daughter , was rather hard upon [the poor man]2570-the poor man . Thus it was [the soldier]6049-the soldier , who in ordinary circumstances ought to have been the most successful , who began in the most cruel and uncomfortable way [his]6049-the soldier campaign in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , except for [her]88-miss marjoribanks habitual walk , did not go out much that day . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was too much occupied with what [she]88-miss marjoribanks had in hand . [She]88-miss marjoribanks could not conceive — for [Lucilla]119-lucilla naturally took a reasonable view of affairs in general , and did not account for the action of any such unknown quantity as love , for example — why [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish should conceal [himself]115-mr cavendish so carefully from society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and yet run all the risk of meeting [Barbara Lake]120-barbara in the evenings . It seemed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla inconceivable , and yet it was impossible not to believe it . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , though [she]119-lucilla had seen [him]115-mr cavendish on the very verge of a proposal , did not present [himself]115-mr cavendish to [her]119-lucilla mind in the aspect of [a man who would consider [the world]331-the world well lost for any such transitory passion]6050-a man who would consider the world well lost for any such transitory passion ; neither , as was natural , did [Barbara Lake]120-barbara appear to [Lucilla]119-lucilla the least like [a person calculated to call forth that sentiment]6052-a person calculated to call forth that sentiment ; but nevertheless it must be true , and the only way to account for it was by thinking , after all , what fools [They]6053-they were , and what [poor judges]6054-poor judges , and how little to be depended on , when [women]492-women were concerned . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was determined to lose no more time , but to speak to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , if it was [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks could get the chance , quite plainly of the situation of affairs — to let [him]115-mr cavendish know how much [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew , and to spur [him]115-mr cavendish up to come forward like [a man]285-a man and brave anything [the Archdeacon]199-general travers could do . Had it been any small personal aim that moved [Lucilla]119-lucilla , no doubt [she]119-lucilla would have shrunk from such a decided step ; but it was , on the contrary , the broadest philanthropical combination of Christian principles , help to [the weak]6057-the weak and succour to [the oppressed]6058-the oppressed , and a little , just a very little , of the equally Evangelical idea of humbling [the proud and bringing down the mighty]6059-the proud and bringing down the mighty . [She]119-lucilla was so much occupied with [her]119-lucilla plans that it was with a little difficulty [she]119-lucilla roused [herself]119-lucilla to keep up the conversation with [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father at dinner , and be as amusing and agreeable as ordinary ; which indeed was more than ordinarily [her]119-lucilla duty , since [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks came in , in a fractious and disturbed state of mind , discontented with things in general . The truth was , [he]90-dr marjoribanks had got a letter from [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom from [India]34-india , where [that unlucky man]6061-that unlucky man had gone . It was all very well and natural to go to [India]34-india , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla had felt , indeed , rather satisfied with [herself]119-lucilla for having helped forward that desirable conclusion , especially after [the Doctor]326-the doctor had taken pains to explain to [her]119-lucilla , not knowing that [she]119-lucilla had any share in it , that it was the very best thing for [Tom]117-tom to do . For it has been already said that [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , though [he]90-dr marjoribanks liked [Tom]117-tom , and thought it very odd that [Providence]107-providence should have given [the girl]6063-the girl to [him]90-dr marjoribanks , and [the boy]908-the boy to [[his]90-dr marjoribanks incapable sister - in - law]6065-his incapable sister - in - law , who did not in the least know how to manage [him]90-dr marjoribanks , had no desire to have [[his]90-dr marjoribanks nephew]923-his nephew for [a son - in - law]6067-a son - in - law . Going to [India]34-india was very right and proper , and the best thing to do ; for [a man]285-a man might get on [there]4723-there , even at the bar , who would have no chance here ; but after [he]285-a man had made one step in the right direction , it was only to be expected that all sorts of misfortunes should happen to [Tom]117-tom . [He]117-tom was wrecked , which might have been looked for , and [he]117-tom lost [his]117-tom boxes , with the greater part of [his]117-tom outfit , either at that unhappy moment , or in [the Desert]4638-the desert , or at an after part of [his]117-tom unlucky career ; and the object of the letter which [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had just received was to get money to make up for [his]117-tom losses . [Tom]117-tom , who was [a very good son]6071-a very good son , did not want to vex [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother , and accordingly it was [[his]117-tom uncle]6073-his uncle whom [he]117-tom applied to , to sell out a portion of the money [he]117-tom had in the Funds . "[3036-she] [She]3036-she would think [I]0-i was ruined , or that it was [my]0-i fault , or at least that [I]0-i meant to spend all [my]0-i money , " wrote [Tom]117-tom , "[3036-she] and [you]3037-you understand , [uncle]3038-uncle , that it is not [my]0-i fault . " "[3037-you] Confound [him]3038-uncle ! it is never [his]3038-uncle fault , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , as if that could possibly be brought against [the unfortunate young man]1211-the unfortunate young man as a crime . "[3037-you] No , [papa]295-papa , it is [his]3038-uncle luck , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[3038-uncle] poor Tom!—but [I]0-i should not like to take a passage in [the same boat]3040-the same boat with [him]3038-uncle if [I]0-i was [the other people]3041-the other people . Though [I]0-i am sure [he]3038-uncle is not a bit to blame . " "[3038-uncle] [I]0-i hope [he]3038-uncle does not mean to go on like this , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . "[3038-uncle] [He]3038-uncle will soon make ducks and drakes of [his]3038-uncle five thousand pounds . [A young fellow like that]3042-a young fellow like that ought to mind what [he]3038-uncle 's doing . It is a great deal easier to throw money away than to lay it by . " "[94-papa] [Papa]94-papa , it is [his]3038-uncle luck , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[94-papa] it is all put into a system in political economy , [you]94-papa know . For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i am always the other way . It is very funny before [you]94-papa get used to it ; but [you]94-papa know there has to be a balance in everything , and that is how it must be . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think it at all funny , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , "[0-i] unless [your]94-papa good luck and [his]3038-uncle bad were to be joined together ; which is not an expedient [I]0-i fancy . " When [he]94-papa said this [the Doctor]326-the doctor gave a sharp glance at [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter , to see if by chance that might perhaps be what [she]286-his daughter was thinking of ; but naturally [the maiden]6078-the maiden candour and unsuspecting innocence of [Lucilla]119-lucilla was proof to such glances . [She]286-his daughter took no notice at all of the implied suspicion . But though it was very absurd for [anybody]313-anybody to think that [she]286-his daughter would have married [him]3038-uncle , it was not in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's nature to be disloyal to [Tom]117-tom . "[3038-uncle] [I]0-i think [he]3038-uncle is quite right about [[his]3038-uncle mother]4476-his mother , [papa]295-papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[4476-his mother] [she]4476-his mother would never understand it , [you]295-papa know ; [she]4476-his mother would think [the world]331-the world was coming to an end . [I]0-i would not for anything take a passage in [the same boat]3040-the same boat with [him]3038-uncle , but [he]3038-uncle is nice in [his]3038-uncle way , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow ! [I]0-i wonder what [he]3038-uncle has ever done to have such dreadful luck — but [I]0-i hope [you]295-papa are going to do what [he]3038-uncle asks [you]295-papa : " and with this calm expression of [her]119-lucilla interest [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went [upstairs]362-upstairs . When [the Doctor]326-the doctor became thus aware of [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter 's sentiments , it seemed to [him]326-the doctor that [he]326-the doctor was more at liberty to be kind to [[his]326-the doctor nephew]923-his nephew . [He]326-the doctor had never been able to divest [himself]326-the doctor of a little lurking dread , an inherent idea which was so obstinate that it felt like a prophecy , that somehow or other , after costing [[her]286-his daughter father]292-her father so much , and making such a difference in [the house]339-the house , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who on the whole was [a dear production]6086-a dear production , would fall to [Tom]117-tom 's share , with all [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's other possessions ; and [the Doctor]326-the doctor saw no reason why [he]326-the doctor should work and lay up money for [a boy whom [Providence]107-providence , with a wonderful want of discrimination]6088-a boy whom providence , with a wonderful want of discrimination , had bestowed , not upon [him]326-the doctor , but upon [Mrs John Marjoribanks]89-mrs john . However , when that question was settled and done with , [his]326-the doctor heart began to relent to [Tom]117-tom the unlucky , who , after all , when [the son - in - law hypothesis was fully dismissed]6089-the son - in - law hypothesis was fully dismissed , was [[his]326-the doctor natural born nephew]6090-his natural born nephew , and , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , very nice in [his]326-the doctor way , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow ! [The Doctor]326-the doctor began to write [him]326-the doctor a letter , and softened more and more with every line [he]326-the doctor wrote ; but as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla had something more immediately important to occupy [her]119-lucilla [upstairs]362-upstairs . The fact was that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had found [a shadowy figure in black]6094-a shadowy figure in black in the corner of one of the sofas when [she]119-lucilla came into [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room — a - figure with a veil down , and a large shawl , and a tremulous air . It was very seldom that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer took courage to visit [[her]133-mrs mortimer young patroness]6096-her young patroness ; and to go out at night , except sometimes to [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel when there was a meeting , and when [the timid woman]6097-the timid woman represented to [herself]6097-the timid woman that it was [her]6097-the timid woman duty , was a thing unknown to [her]6097-the timid woman . But yet , nevertheless , it was [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer who sat waiting for [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [They]6098-they had not met since that momentous interview in which [the widow]1180-the widow revealed [her]1180-the widow history to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's sympathetic ears , and [the poor woman]948-the poor woman had been able to bear no longer the solitude of [[her]948-the poor woman cottage]6101-her cottage , and [[her]948-the poor woman garden]5569-her garden - walls , and [[her]948-the poor woman little pupils]5562-her little pupils , and [Mary Jane]184-mary jane . To know that something was going on outside that concerned [her]948-the poor woman — to hear the waves , as it were , beating round the walls of [[her]948-the poor woman prison]6104-her prison , and never to have even so much as a peep at [them]6105-them , what [they]6105-them were about , if the tide was beginning to turn , or the wind to change , or the lifeboat to appear — was more than [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , even with all [her]133-mrs mortimer training to patience , could put up with ; and accordingly [she]133-mrs mortimer had made a frantic rush out , under cover of night , to see if there was anything to see , and hear if there was anything to hear . "[3038-uncle] [You]3048-you do n't know how dreadful it is to keep staring at the walls all day and never see any change , " said [the widow]1180-the widow . "[3048-you] It is very stupid and silly , but [you]3048-you know [I]0-i can not help it . [I]0-i get to fancy always that something wonderful must be going on on the other side . " "[0-i] That is because [you]3048-you do n't go out enough , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[3048-you] [You]3048-you know how often [I]0-i have said [you]3048-you should go out once every day ; and then [you]3048-you would see that everything outside was very much the same as everything within . " "[3048-you] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! do n't say so , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ; "[3048-you] and besides , [he]3049-he has been again , and [I]0-i could see [you]3048-you had been saying something to [him]3049-he . [He]3049-he spoke as if [I]0-i understood it all when [I]0-i did not understand a word of it ; and [he]3049-he spoke of [him]3049-he , [you]3048-you know , and was quite solemn , and warned [me]0-i to think well of it , and not do anything rash — as if [I]0-i had anything to think about , or was going to do anything ! Tell [me]0-i what [you]3048-you said to [him]3049-he , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; for [I]0-i am sure , by the way [he]3049-he spoke , [he]3049-he must have taken [him]3049-he for [himself]3049-he , and perhaps [you]3048-you for [me]0-i . " "[3049-he] Who did [he]3049-he take for [himself]3049-he , [I]0-i wonder ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[3049-he] As for [you]3048-you and [me]0-i , dear [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , [we]3050-we are so different that [he]3049-he could never take [us]3050-we for [each other]679-each other , whatever the circumstances might be . " "[119-lucilla] Ah , yes , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! [we]3050-we are different , " said [the poor widow]5740-the poor widow . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla have all [[your]119-lucilla own people]3052-your own people to take care of [you]119-lucilla , and [you]119-lucilla are not afraid of [anybody]313-anybody ; but as for [me]0-i , [I]0-i have not a creature in [the world]331-the world who cares what becomes of [me]0-i . " As [she]5740-the poor widow made this forlorn statement it was only natural that [the poor woman]948-the poor woman should cry a little . This was no doubt the result of the four garden - walls that closed in so tightly , and [the aggravating little pupils]6109-the aggravating little pupils ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt it was not a state of feeling that could be allowed to go on . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla ought not to speak like that ; [I]0-i am sure there are a great many people who are interested in [you]119-lucilla ; and [you]119-lucilla have always [Me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a certain reproachful tenderness . As for [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , [she]5740-the poor widow raised [her]5740-the poor widow head and dried [her]5740-the poor widow eyes when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks began to speak , and looked at [her]5740-the poor widow in a somewhat eager , inquiring way ; but when [Lucilla]119-lucilla uttered those last reassuring words , it is undeniable that [the widow]1180-the widow 's countenance fell a little . [She]119-lucilla faltered and grew pale again , and only cried the more — perhaps with gratitude , perhaps with disappointment . And when [she]1180-the widow said , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am sure [you]119-lucilla are very kind , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " which was all [the poor soul]6111-the poor soul could utter , it was in a very tremulous undecided voice . The fact that [she]119-lucilla had always the sympathy and co - operation of [such a friend as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks]6112-such a friend as miss marjoribanks , did not seem to have the exhilarating effect upon [her]119-lucilla that it ought to have had . It did not apparently do any more for [her]119-lucilla than the similar reassurance that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was coming to tea did for [Rose Lake]108-rose . But then , like [every other benefactor of the human race]6113-every other benefactor of the human race , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was aware that the human mind has its moments of unbelief . It was a discouraging experience to meet with ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks never permitted it seriously to interrupt [her]88-miss marjoribanks exertions for the good of [her]88-miss marjoribanks kind . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla should not have so poor an opinion of [[your]119-lucilla friends]4408-your friends , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who after all was giving only a stone when [her]119-lucilla suppliant asked for bread . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla know how much interested [we]3056-we all are in [you]119-lucilla ; and for [me]0-i , anything [I]0-i can do — — " "[119-lucilla] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla are very kind ; [nobody]4434-nobody could be kinder , " cried [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , with compunction . "[119-lucilla] It is very nice to have [friends]4912-friends . [I]0-i do not know what [I]0-i should do without [you]119-lucilla , [I]0-i am sure ; but then [one]4465-one can not live upon [[one]4465-one 's friends]4910-one 's friends ; and then [one]4465-one knows , when [they]4910-one 's friends go away , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , with more feeling than distinctness of expression , "[4465-one] that [they]4910-one 's friends all go away to something of [their]4910-one 's friends own , and pity [you]119-lucilla or forget [you]119-lucilla ; but [you]119-lucilla always stay there , and have nothing of [your]119-lucilla own to go away to . [I]0-i am not grumbling , but it is hard , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and then [you]119-lucilla are young , and happy , and at [home]287-home , and [I]0-i do n't think it is possible [you]119-lucilla can understand . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] it is quite easy to understand , and [I]0-i know exactly what [you]119-lucilla mean . [You]119-lucilla want [me]0-i to tell [you]119-lucilla all about [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , and what [I]0-i said to [him]170-mr beverley , and what [he]170-mr beverley has in [his]170-mr beverley mind . If [he]170-mr beverley is the something of [your]119-lucilla own [you]119-lucilla would like to go away to , [I]0-i think it is a pity . [I]0-i am sure [he]170-mr beverley has a temper , and [I]0-i would not marry [him]170-mr beverley for [my]0-i part . But if [you]119-lucilla mean [me]0-i , [I]0-i have nothing to go away to , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little scorn . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i should be ashamed not to be enough for [myself]0-i . When [I]0-i leave [you]119-lucilla it is not to enjoy [myself]0-i , but to think about [you]119-lucilla and to plan for [you]119-lucilla ; and all that [you]119-lucilla want to know is about [him]170-mr beverley ! " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , piercing through and through the thin armour of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks incapable assailant]6115-her incapable assailant . Naturally [all the widow]6116-all the widow 's defences fell before this ruthless response . [She]88-miss marjoribanks cried with a mingled sensation of shame at being found out , and penitence for being so ungrateful , and a certain desolate distress with [her]88-miss marjoribanks own incapacity and want of power to defend [herself]88-miss marjoribanks . It was an acute variety of feminine anguish on the whole . The idea that [she]88-miss marjoribanks , [a mature woman]6117-a mature woman , [a married woman]6118-a married woman and [widow , who ought to have been done with all these vanities]6119-widow , who ought to have been done with all these vanities , should have been found out by [a young girl]1969-a young girl to be thinking about [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , struck [poor Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer with a sharp sense of shame as if [her]88-miss marjoribanks wistful preoccupation had been a crime . Indeed the chances are , if it had been a crime , [she]88-miss marjoribanks would not have been nearly so much ashamed of it . [She]88-miss marjoribanks hid [her]88-miss marjoribanks face in [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands and blushed down to the very edge of [her]88-miss marjoribanks black dress and up into the glooms of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks widow]6122-her widow 's veil ; and all the self - defence [she]88-miss marjoribanks was capable of was a faint "[119-lucilla] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " a mere appeal of weakness without reason — a virtual throwing of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks in acknowledged guilt at [[her]88-miss marjoribanks judge]6123-her judge 's feet . "[119-lucilla] [Thomas]117-tom is coming with the tea , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[117-tom] Come into [[my]0-i room]3065-my room and take off [your]119-lucilla bonnet . What is the good of worrying [yourself]119-lucilla when [you]119-lucilla know [I]0-i have taken it into [my]0-i own hands ? Spoiling [your]119-lucilla eyes with crying , and making [everybody]300-everybody uncomfortable never does the least good ; and , besides , [one]4465-one never knows what harm [one]4465-one might do [one]4465-one 's self , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla seriously . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [you]119-lucilla gone off at all , for [my]0-i part ; but if [you]119-lucilla do n't take proper care —— [I]0-i shall give [you]119-lucilla some rose - water , and [you]119-lucilla will be all right after [you]119-lucilla have had a cup of tea . " "[0-i] Oh , no ; it will be best to go [home]287-home . [I]0-i am such [a poor creature]5696-a poor creature now . [I]0-i am not good for anything . Let [me]0-i go [home]287-home , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said poor [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla would not let [her]133-mrs mortimer go [home]287-home ; and by the time tea was ready , and [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had come [upstairs]362-upstairs , [she]119-lucilla had so managed to soothe [[her]119-lucilla visitor]813-her visitor 's nerves , and console [her]119-lucilla spirits , that [the Doctor]326-the doctor [himself]326-the doctor grew complimentary . [He]326-the doctor was so civil , in fact , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt slightly startled , and on the whole thought it was as well that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was at hand , and affairs in a promising way ; for it was doubtful whether even [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's magnanimity could have got over any ridiculous exhibition of interest on the part of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father , who certainly was old enough to know better . Even to see [him]326-the doctor taking [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's tea to [her]133-mrs mortimer , and congratulating [her]133-mrs mortimer upon [her]133-mrs mortimer improved looks , and felicitating [himself]326-the doctor and [the world in general]6130-the world in general on the fact that [Carlingford]3-carlingford agreed with [her]133-mrs mortimer , was aggravating to [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter — more aggravating , though it is strange to say so , than even the blank looks of [General Travers]199-general travers in the morning , or [his]326-the doctor transference of the homage intended for [herself]133-mrs mortimer to [little Rose Lake]108-rose ; that was no more than a blunder , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt a consolatory conviction that , so far as incivility went , [the General]2891-the general had received a very satisfactory set - off . But to see [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks exerting [himself]90-dr marjoribanks in such an unheard - of way made [her]119-lucilla open [her]119-lucilla eyes . If [he]90-dr marjoribanks were still accessible to [such influences]6133-such influences , [nobody]4434-nobody could answer for anything that might happen ; and [the widow]1180-the widow was so grateful for [his]90-dr marjoribanks kindness , that at one moment it was all that [Lucilla]119-lucilla could do to keep [her]119-lucilla lips shut fast , and restrain [herself]119-lucilla from a tempting allusion which would have made an end of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . It was the first time that [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's protégée]5561-lucilla 's protégée had ventured to come thus familiarly and uninvited to [[[her]119-lucilla friend]503-her friend 's house]6138-her friend 's house ; and [the Doctor , who knew no special reason for the visit]6139-the doctor , who knew no special reason for the visit , expressed [his]90-dr marjoribanks satisfaction with a warmth which was quite uncalled - for , and hoped that [Lucilla]119-lucilla might often "[119-lucilla] have the advantage of [her]3073-her company ; " and actually betrayed symptoms of a disposition to "[119-lucilla] see [her]3073-her [home]287-home , " if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had not already made provision for that emergency . When [the visitor]2543-the visitor had finally departed , under the charge of [Thomas]117-tom and [Mary Jane]184-mary jane , [the father]1652-the father and [daughter]6142-daughter regarded [each other]679-each other , for the first time , with dubious glances — for , as far as [Lucilla]119-lucilla was concerned , it was a revelation to [her]119-lucilla of a new and altogether unsuspected danger ; and [the Doctor]326-the doctor , for [his]326-the doctor part , was very conciliatory , and showed a certain consciousness of having committed [himself]326-the doctor , which made matters twenty times worse . "[119-lucilla] Really , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[your]119-lucilla friend]4822-your friend is a credit to [you]119-lucilla , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . "[119-lucilla] It was a stroke of talent to pick [her]4822-your friend up , as [you]119-lucilla did , and make [a woman]4411-a woman of [her]4822-your friend — and [a pretty woman]2863-a pretty woman too , " [he]326-the doctor added incautiously ; as if [he]326-the doctor , at [his]326-the doctor age , had anything to do with that . "[0-i] [I]0-i am so glad [you]3078-you think so , [papa]295-papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in [her]119-lucilla dutiful way . "[295-papa] [I]0-i do n't think [myself]0-i that [she]4822-your friend has gone off at all to speak of . In some lights [she]4822-your friend might pass for being no older than [I]0-i am — if [she]4822-your friend was very well dressed , [you]3078-you know ; and it really does not matter what age [a woman]4411-a woman is if [she]4411-a woman keeps [her]4411-a woman looks . [I]0-i should be very glad to see [her]4822-your friend nicely married , for [my]0-i part ; [she]4822-your friend is one of [the people who ought to be married]3081-the people who ought to be married , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks continued , with an inflection of compassionate tolerance in [her]88-miss marjoribanks voice . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , [he]326-the doctor mistook [her]4822-your friend as usual , and took [her]4822-your friend tone of pity and kindly patronising disdain for another instance of [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter 's policy and high art ; whereas the truth was [she]4822-your friend was quite in earnest , and meant every word [she]4822-your friend said . And then [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's sense of humour was keener than that of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . After this the conversation flagged slightly , for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had undeniably received a shock . In the midst of [her]4822-your friend benevolent preoccupation and care for [other people]279-other people , it had suddenly dawned upon [her]4822-your friend that [[her]4822-your friend own stronghold]6148-her own stronghold might be attacked , and the tables turned upon [her]4822-your friend in the twinkling of an eye . There are days of discouragement in the most triumphant career and this was one of those uncomfortable moments . [Her]4822-your friend faith in [herself]4822-your friend did not fail [her]4822-your friend for an instant ; but the faith of [[her]4822-your friend natural born subjects]6149-her natural born subjects[the creatures of [her]4822-your friend bounty]6150-the creatures of her bounty — had visibly failed [her]4822-your friend . Neither [Rose Lake]108-rose nor [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer had shown that confidence in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's genius which experience and loyalty both called upon [them]6151-them to show . When [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had gone [downstairs]302-downstairs to resume the case which [he]90-dr marjoribanks was writing out for the Lancet , [Lucilla]119-lucilla passed through one of those moments of sublime despondency which now and then try the spirits of [the benefactors of [their]6151-them race]6153-the benefactors of their race . A few tears came to [her]119-lucilla eyes as [she]119-lucilla reflected upon this great problem . Without such trials genius would not fully know itself nor be justly aware of [its]6154-its own strength . For no temptation to give up [her]119-lucilla disinterested exertions had any effect upon the mind of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and even [her]119-lucilla sense of pain at the unbelief of [[her]119-lucilla followers]6155-her followers was mingled with that pity for [their]6155-her followers weakness which involves pardon . Even when [they]6155-her followers wounded [her]119-lucilla [she]119-lucilla was sorry for [them]6155-her followers . It was nature that was in fault , and not [the fallible human creatures who had it not in [them]6156-the fallible human creatures who had it not in them to believe in the simple force of genius [to believe in the simple force of genius]6157-to believe in the simple force of genius]6156-the fallible human creatures who had it not in them to believe in the simple force of genius . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla had shed these few tears over [[her]119-lucilla subjects]663-her subjects ' weakness and want of faith , [she]119-lucilla rose up again in new strength from the momentary downfall . It was , as [we]6159-we have said , a sublime moment . The idea of giving [them]663-her subjects up , and leaving [their]663-her subjects affairs to [their]663-her subjects own guidance , never for an instant penetrated into [her]119-lucilla heroic mind ; but [she]119-lucilla was human , and naturally [she]119-lucilla felt the prick of ingratitude . When the crisis was over [she]119-lucilla rose up calmly and lighted [her]119-lucilla candle , and went to [[her]119-lucilla room]4498-her room with a smile upon [her]119-lucilla magnanimous lips . As [she]119-lucilla performed that simple action , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had lifted up [the feeble widow]6161-the feeble widow , and taken [the family of Lakes]6162-the family of lakes , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and even [the burly Archdeacon [himself]6163-the burly archdeacon himself]6163-the burly archdeacon himself , upon [her]119-lucilla shoulders . [They]663-her subjects might be ungrateful , or even unaware of all [she]119-lucilla was doing for [them]663-her subjects ; but [they]663-her subjects had the supreme claim of Need upon Strength ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , notwithstanding the wound [they]663-her subjects had given [her]119-lucilla , was loyal to that appeal , and to [her]119-lucilla own consciousness of superior Power . At the same time , it would not be just to omit all mention of a consolatory recollection which occurred to [Lucilla]119-lucilla in this moment of [her]119-lucilla weakness . At such a crisis the mind of genius may be supported by a matter very trifling in itself . Even at the instant when the moisture sprang to [her]119-lucilla eyes , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said to [herself]119-lucilla , "[105-tom] [Poor Tom]105-tom ! " and felt that the bitterness , to a certain extent , had evaporated out of [her]119-lucilla tears . [He]105-tom was a long way off , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla would have thought it madness indeed to connect [herself]119-lucilla in any way with the fortunes of [[her]119-lucilla unlucky cousin]6164-her unlucky cousin ; yet it gave [her]119-lucilla a certain support to think that , amid all the want of faith [she]119-lucilla was encountering , [Tom]105-tom believed in [her]119-lucilla , heart and soul . It was an insignificant matter , so far as any practical result was concerned , if , indeed , anything can be called insignificant which gives strength to a great mind in a moment of discouragement . [She]119-lucilla said "[105-tom] [Poor Tom]105-tom ! " and felt as if for the moment [she]119-lucilla had something to lean on , and was comforted . [We]6165-we mention this fact rather as a contribution to the history of those phenomena of the human mind , which have as yet escaped [the metaphysician]6166-the metaphysician , than as an actual circumstance in the life of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla was [a woman of genius]1851-a woman of genius , and [he]105-tom only [a very simple , unlucky fellow]6168-a very simple , unlucky fellow ; and yet a sensation of comfort came to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart when [she]119-lucilla said "[105-tom] [Poor Tom]105-tom ! " [Lucilla]119-lucilla prepared [her]119-lucilla toilette the next evening , to take tea with [the Lakes]166-barbara , with greater care than [she]119-lucilla would have spent upon [a party of much greater pretensions]6169-a party of much greater pretensions . [She]119-lucilla was , to be sure , dressed as usual in the white dress , high , which [she]119-lucilla had brought into fashion in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; but then that simple evening toilette required many adjuncts which were not necessary on other occasions , seeing that this time [she]119-lucilla was going to walk to [her]119-lucilla destination , and had in [her]119-lucilla mind the four distinct aims of pleasing [Rose]108-rose , of [dazzling Barbara]120-barbara , of imposing upon [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and , finally , of being , as always , in harmony with [herself]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla was as punctual to the hour and minute of [her]119-lucilla engagement as if [she]119-lucilla had been [a queen]6170-a queen ; and , indeed , it was with a demeanour as gracious that [she]119-lucilla entered [the little house in [Grove Street]27-grove street , where , naturally , there had been also sundry preparations made for [her]119-lucilla visit]6171-the little house in grove street , where , naturally , there had been also sundry preparations made for her visit . [Mr Lake]93-mr lake [himself]93-mr lake , who had postponed [his]93-mr lake usual walk , and was taking [his]93-mr lake tea an hour later than usual , received [[his]93-mr lake young visitor]6172-his young visitor with all the suavity natural to [him]93-mr lake ; and as for [Barbara]120-barbara , [she]120-barbara did the honours with a certain suppressed exultation and air of triumph , which proved to [Lucilla]119-lucilla that [her]120-barbara plan was indeed an inspiration of genius . As for [Rose]108-rose , it would be impossible to describe what were [her]108-rose sensations . [Her]108-rose faith still failed [her]108-rose at that momentous hour . [She]108-rose was sceptical of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and naturally of all [the world]331-the world , and regarded [everybody]300-everybody with jealous scrutiny and expectation and distrust , as was natural to [a young conspirator]6175-a young conspirator . [She]108-rose was profoundly excited and curious to know what [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks meant to do ; and at the same time [she]108-rose did not believe in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and was almost disposed to betray and interfere with [her]88-miss marjoribanks , if such treachery had been possible . It was [Rose Lucilla]201-rose lucilla specially came to visit , and yet [Rose]108-rose was [the only one who was cool to [her]108-rose]6176-the only one who was cool to her , and did not seem fully to appreciate [her]108-rose condescension ; but then , happily , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was magnanimous , and at the same time had a purpose to support [her]108-rose , which was much more comprehensive and of larger application than anything that had entered into the mind of [Rose Lake]108-rose . "[0-i] [I]0-i am proud to see [you]3082-you in [[my]0-i house]5037-my house , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " said [Mr Lake]93-mr lake . "[0-i] [I]0-i have always considered [[your]3082-you excellent father one of [[my]0-i best friends]3085-my best friends]3084-your excellent father one of my best friends . [I]0-i am not able to give [[my]0-i children]3086-my children the same advantages , but [I]0-i have always brought [them]3086-my children up not to have any false pride . [We]3087-we have no wealth ; but [we]3087-we have some things which can not be purchased by wealth , " said [the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master , with mild grandeur ; and [he]347-the drawing - master looked round upon the walls of [[his]347-the drawing - master parlour]6178-his parlour , which were hung with [his]347-the drawing - master own drawings , and where one of [Willie]151-willie 's held the place of honour . In all [Carlingford]3-carlingford there was [no other house that enjoyed a similar distinction]6179-no other house that enjoyed a similar distinction ; and , consequently , it was with a delicious sense of chivalrous deference yet equality that [the exceptional man of [Grove Street]27-grove street]6180-the exceptional man of grove street received [the young sovereign of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]6181-the young sovereign of grange lane . "[0-i] [I]0-i am so glad to come , [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[93-mr lake] It is so nice to be among [such old friends]3088-such old friends ; and , besides that , [you]93-mr lake know there never was any voice that suited [mine]93-mr lake like [Barbara]120-barbara 's ; and that dear old [Rose]108-rose was always [my]0-i pet at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant . [I]0-i should have come long ago if [anybody]313-anybody had ever asked [me]0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . And as for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake , [he]93-mr lake was so overpowered by this implied reproach upon [his]93-mr lake hospitality that [he]93-mr lake scarcely knew how to reply . "[313-anybody] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , if [you]88-miss marjoribanks have not been asked it has been from no want of — of goodwill , " said [Mr Lake]93-mr lake anxiously . "[0-i] [I]0-i do not know what [the girls]4913-the girls can have been thinking of . [You]88-miss marjoribanks see [Rose]108-rose 's genius takes another line ; and [Barbara]120-barbara , naturally , has a great many things to think of ; but in the future , [I]0-i hope — — " "[0-i] Oh , yes ; [I]0-i shall come without being asked , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And when the tea came it was all [she]119-lucilla could do to keep [herself]119-lucilla quiet , and remember that [she]119-lucilla was [a visitor]682-a visitor , and not take it out of the incapable hands of [Barbara]120-barbara , who never gave [[her]120-barbara father]292-her father the right amount of sugar in [his]292-her father tea . To tell the truth , [Barbara]120-barbara 's thoughts were occupied by a very different subject ; and even [Rose]108-rose had but little attention to spare for [[her]108-rose papa]298-her papa 's comforts at that special moment . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's larger mind embraced everything . [She]119-lucilla sat with [her]119-lucilla very fingers itching to cut the bread - and - butter for [him]292-her father , and give [him]292-her father a cup of tea as [he]292-her father liked it ; and asked [herself]119-lucilla , with indignation , what was the use of [that great creature]6185-that great creature , with [her]6185-that great creature level eyebrows and [her]6185-that great creature crimson bloom , who could not take the trouble to remember that three lumps was what [Mr Lake]93-mr lake liked . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had never taken tea with [him]292-her father before ; but [his]292-her father second cup , had [she]88-miss marjoribanks dispensed it , would have been exactly to [his]292-her father taste — which was a thing [Barbara]120-barbara had not learned to make it in all these years . No wonder that a certain sense of contemptuous indignation arose for one moment , even in [the calm and impartial bosom of genius]6186-the calm and impartial bosom of genius . Perhaps [Rose]108-rose would not have done much better ; but then [Rose]108-rose was good for something else , which was always a set - off on the other side . Thus it will be seen that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had a respect for use , even of a kind which in [her]119-lucilla own person [she]119-lucilla did not much appreciate , as became [a person of a truly enlightened mind]6187-a person of a truly enlightened mind ; but a creature who was of no earthly good irritated [her]119-lucilla well - regulated spirit ; for , to be sure , the possession of [a fine contralto]833-a fine contralto ( which is , at the same time , not fine enough to be made use of professionally ) is not a matter of sufficient moment in [this world]277-this world to excuse [a young woman]454-a young woman for not knowing how to give [[her]454-a young woman father]292-her father a comfortable cup of tea . It was nearly nine o'clock before [Mr Lake]93-mr lake went out for [his]292-her father walk , and by that time it was almost dark , and the lamp outside was lighted , which was not far from the door . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had taken a seat near the window , with the view of witnessing everything ; and it can not be denied that [she]119-lucilla felt a little excited when [Barbara]120-barbara went out of [the room]395-the room after [[her]120-barbara father]292-her father , leaving [Rose]108-rose alone with [[her]120-barbara guest]2089-her guest . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's heart gave a beat or two the more in the first minute , though before the next had passed it had fallen into its usual measure . There were no candles as yet in [the parlour]2523-the parlour , and [Grove Street]27-grove street — or at least the bit of it which lay before the window , lighted by the lamp outside , and relieved against a little square of bluish - green sky which intervened between [[Miss Hemmings]202-miss hemmings 's house]6196-miss hemmings 's house and that of [old Mr Wrangle]203-old mr wrangle on the opposite side — was very clear to [the interested spectator]6197-the interested spectator . There was [nobody visible]6198-nobody visible but [an organ - man]6199-an organ - man , who was grinding a popular melody very dolorously out of [his]6199-an organ - man box , in what [Rose]108-rose would have called the middle distance ; and beyond , [Miss Jane Hemmings]202-miss hemmings looking out of the long staircase window , and [three little boys in different attitudes]6200-three little boys in different attitudes below,—that is , if one did not count [a tall figure which , perhaps with the view of listening to the music of the organ]6201-a tall figure which , perhaps with the view of listening to the music of the organ , was coming and going in a limited circuit round the light of the lamp . "[0-i] How convenient it is to have the lamp so near , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] Oh , do n't light any candles , please ; it is so nice to sit in the dark . Where is [Barbara]120-barbara , [I]0-i wonder ? Let [us]3092-us have some music , and put down that dreadful organ . [I]0-i hope [she]120-barbara has not gone out . And where are [you]3093-you , [[you]3093-you sulky little [Rose]108-rose]3094-you sulky little rose ? " "[120-barbara] [She]120-barbara has gone [upstairs]362-upstairs , " said [Rose]108-rose , who began to feel all the enormity of [her]108-rose conduct in thus betraying [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister . "[120-barbara] [I]0-i hate sitting in the dark . [I]0-i hate being [a spy]3096-a spy ; come in from the window , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , now [you]119-lucilla are here — — " "[119-lucilla] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Rose]108-rose , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[108-rose] [I]0-i think [you]108-rose forget a little . For [my]0-i part [I]0-i do not understand what being [a spy]3096-a spy means . [Barbara]120-barbara knows very well [I]0-i am [here]4529-here . [I]0-i should scorn to take an advantage of [anybody]313-anybody , for [my]0-i part . If [she]120-barbara does not bring [him]3101-him past the very window , and under [my]0-i eyes — Ah , yes , that is just what [I]0-i thought , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with gentle satisfaction . But by this time [poor little Rose]108-rose had roused [herself]108-rose into an innocent fury . "[0-i] What is just as [you]0-i thought ? " said [Rose]108-rose , laying an impatient grasp on [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's arm . "[0-i] Come in from the window , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , this moment — this moment ! Oh , [me]0-i , to think it should be [my]0-i doing ! Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , do n't be so mean and shabby and wretched . [I]0-i tell [you]119-lucilla to come in — come in directly ! If [you]119-lucilla do not shut the window , and come and sit here in the corner , [I]0-i will never , never speak to [you]119-lucilla again ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , as was natural , took no notice of this childish fury . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was sitting just where [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been sitting all the evening , within sight of the street lamp and [the organ - grinder]6203-the organ - grinder , and [Miss Jane Hemmings]202-miss hemmings at the staircase window;—just where [Barbara]120-barbara had placed [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and where [that young woman]6204-that young woman calculated on finding [her]88-miss marjoribanks , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks made a promenade of triumph up [the partially lighted street]6205-the partially lighted street by the side of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks clandestine suitor]6206-her clandestine suitor . Perhaps [Barbara]120-barbara had seen [Miss Jane]202-miss hemmings as well , and knew that public opinion was thus watching over [her]120-barbara ; but at all events [she]120-barbara was not at all ashamed of [herself]120-barbara , or indignant at being spied upon . On the contrary , it was a kind of apotheosis for [Barbara]120-barbara , only second to the grand and crowning triumph which would be accomplished in [Carlingford Church]29-carlingford church under the shadow of that veil of real Brussels , which grew more and more real every day . Thus neither [the actors in the drama]6207-the actors in the drama , nor [the principal spectator]6208-the principal spectator , were in the smallest degree disturbed by horror or shame or sense of guilt , excepting always [the fanciful little Rose , who suffered for [everybody]300-everybody ; who could have wished that [the earth]1094-the earth would open and swallow up [Barbara]120-barbara and [[her]120-barbara lover]2512-her lover ; who could have slaughtered [Lucilla]119-lucilla on the spot , and given [herself]119-lucilla over to any kind of torture for [her]119-lucilla treachery]6209-the fanciful little rose , who suffered for everybody ; who could have wished that the earth would open and swallow up barbara and her lover ; who could have slaughtered lucilla on the spot , and given herself over to any kind of torture for her treachery . Naturally [nobody]4434-nobody paid any sort of attention to [Rose]108-rose . [Barbara]120-barbara , for [her]120-barbara part , took [[her]120-barbara admirer]6214-her admirer 's arm in the twilight with a swelling of exultation , which the gaining of the very highest prize in the department of ornamental art could scarcely have conveyed to the bosom of [the little artist]2159-the little artist ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla put back [[her]119-lucilla small assailant]6216-her small assailant softly with [her]119-lucilla hand , and smoothed down [her]119-lucilla ruffled plumes . "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , it is [Miss Hemmings]202-miss hemmings that is spying , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[202-miss hemmings] and poor [Barbara]120-barbara would be so disappointed if [I]0-i were to go away from the window . Have patience just a little longer — there 's [a dear]4479-a dear . It is all exactly as [I]0-i thought . " And then there followed a pause , which was a terrible pause for [Rose]108-rose . [The organ - grinder]6203-the organ - grinder stopped [his]6203-the organ - grinder doleful ditty , and there was scarcely any sound to be heard in [the street]777-the street except the footsteps approaching and retiring , the measured tread of [two people]6219-two people occupied with [each other]679-each other , going now more slowly , now more quickly , as the humour seized [them]6219-two people , or as [their]6219-two people conversation grew in interest ; even the sound of [their]6219-two people voices came by times to [the auditors]6221-the auditors[Barbara]120-barbara 's with an occasional laugh or tone of triumph , and the other deeper , with which [Rose]108-rose had but little acquaintance , but which was perfectly known to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . All this time , while [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion sat panting in [the dark corner]6223-the dark corner , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was looking to the joints of [her]88-miss marjoribanks harness , and feeling the edge of [her]88-miss marjoribanks weapons . For , after all , it was no small enterprise upon which [she]119-lucilla was going forth . [She]119-lucilla was going to denounce [the faithless knight]6224-the faithless knight to [his]6224-the faithless knight face , and take [him]6224-the faithless knight out of the hands of [the enchantress]6225-the enchantress ; but then [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla meant to take [him]6224-the faithless knight in hand , and show [him]6224-the faithless knight [his]6224-the faithless knight true dangers , and vindicate [his]6224-the faithless knight honour . A more disinterested enterprise was never undertaken by [any knight - errant]6226-any knight - errant . Yet , at the same time , [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not help entertaining a certain involuntary contempt for [the man who had deserted [her]119-lucilla own standard to put [himself]6224-the faithless knight under that of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , and who was being paraded up and down [here]4529-here without knowing it , to gratify the vanity of [[his]6224-the faithless knight new sovereign]6229-his new sovereign , and make an exhibition of [his]6224-the faithless knight weakness]6227-the man who had deserted her own standard to put himself under that of barbara lake , and who was being paraded up and down here without knowing it , to gratify the vanity of his new sovereign , and make an exhibition of his weakness . [Lucilla]119-lucilla would have been more than mortal if [she]119-lucilla had not felt the difference between [her]119-lucilla own rule , which would have been all to [his]6224-the faithless knight good , and the purely egotistical sway of [Barbara]120-barbara ; and even in [her]119-lucilla magnanimous mind , it was impossible that pity itself should not be mingled with a certain disdain . [She]119-lucilla sat quite still for so long that [Barbara]120-barbara grew intoxicated with [her]120-barbara triumph . "[4479-a dear] It is perhaps the last time , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , with a movement of compassion ; and the breadth of [her]119-lucilla human sympathy was such that [she]119-lucilla waited till the very latest moment , and let [the deluded young woman]6230-the deluded young woman have the full enjoyment of [her]6230-the deluded young woman imaginary victory . Then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks rose with a certain solemnity , and put on [her]88-miss marjoribanks hat , and gave an unappreciated kiss to [Rose]108-rose , who kept in [her]88-miss marjoribanks corner . "[4479-a dear] Good - night ; [I]0-i am going , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . The words were simple enough , but yet they rang in [Rose]108-rose 's ears like the signal of a conspiracy . When [the calm leader of the expedition]6231-the calm leader of the expedition went forth , sensible of the importance of [her]88-miss marjoribanks mission , but tranquil as great minds always are in a moment of danger , [Rose]108-rose got up too and followed , trembling in every limb . [She]108-rose was capable of having thrown [herself]108-rose upon the spears in [[her]108-rose own person]523-her own person in a sudden élan of indignation and passion ; but [she]108-rose was not capable of waiting till the right moment , and meeting [[her]108-rose antagonists]1808-her antagonists in reasonable combat . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks went out deliberately , without any unnecessary haste , sweeping into the dusky twilight with [her]88-miss marjoribanks virginal white draperies . It was a very ordinary scene , and yet , even in the midst of [her]88-miss marjoribanks excitement , [Rose]108-rose could not help observing involuntarily its pictorial qualities — if only [any painter]6234-any painter could have transferred to [his]6234-any painter canvas the subdued musical hum of surrounding life , the fragrance of the mignonette , and the peaceful stillness of the summer night . The sky shone out green - blue , lambent and wistful , from [the vacant space between [Miss Hemmings]202-miss hemmings 's and [Mr Wrangle]203-old mr wrangle 's]6235-the vacant space between miss hemmings 's and mr wrangle 's , and there were the dusky twilight shadows below , and the yellow gleam of the lamp , and [Barbara]120-barbara 's exulting , triumphant figure , and the white robes of [the avenging angel]6236-the avenging angel . [Rose]108-rose could not have observed all this if [she]108-rose had not been stilled into a kind of breathless awe by the solemn character of the situation , which struck [her]108-rose as being somehow like one of [Millais]204-millais 's pictures . As for [the lovers]6237-the lovers , [they]6237-the lovers had just turned at the moment that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks came out , and consequently met [her]108-rose straight in the face , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks stood suave and smiling at the little garden door . "[0-i] It is [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i am so glad ; [I]0-i have been hoping and trying to see [you]115-mr cavendish for ever so long ; and as soon as ever [I]0-i heard [you]115-mr cavendish talking [I]0-i felt sure it was [your]115-mr cavendish voice . " This was the greeting [she]119-lucilla addressed to [[Barbara Lake]120-barbara 's lover]6238-barbara lake 's lover . For [his]115-mr cavendish part [he]115-mr cavendish stood before [her]119-lucilla , growing red and growing pale , struck dumb by the unlooked - for meeting , and with such a sense of being ashamed of [himself]115-mr cavendish as never before had entered [his]115-mr cavendish mind , though , no doubt , [he]115-mr cavendish had done worse actions in [his]115-mr cavendish day . Even [Barbara]120-barbara had not calculated upon this open encounter ; and instead of giving [him]115-mr cavendish any assistance , as was [a woman]4411-a woman 's duty in such a case , [she]119-lucilla only tossed [her]119-lucilla head , and giggled with an embarrassment which was more pride than shame . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish would have liked to disappear under the pavement , if it had been possible . For once [he]115-mr cavendish and [Rose]108-rose were agreed . If a gulf had opened before [him]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish would have jumped into it without ever pausing to ask [himself]115-mr cavendish why . And yet all the time [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was looking as placid as if [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own drawing - room]6240-her own drawing - room , and expecting [his]115-mr cavendish reply to [her]88-miss marjoribanks friendly observations . When [he]115-mr cavendish realised that [he]115-mr cavendish ought to say something , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish felt that [he]115-mr cavendish had as much need to wipe [his]115-mr cavendish forehead as ever [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had . [He]115-mr cavendish turned hot and cold , and felt [his]115-mr cavendish mind and [his]115-mr cavendish tongue frozen , and could not find a word to say . With a sudden horror [he]115-mr cavendish woke up , like [one of [Comus 's revellers]6243-comus 's revellers]6242-one of comus 's revellers , and found [himself]115-mr cavendish changed into the likeness of the creature [he]115-mr cavendish consorted with . If [he]115-mr cavendish had found [an ass]6244-an ass 's head on [his]115-mr cavendish shoulders , [he]115-mr cavendish could not have felt more startled and horrified than when [he]115-mr cavendish heard [himself]115-mr cavendish , in the imbecility of the moment , giggle like [Barbara]120-barbara , and answer to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's remark , "[115-mr cavendish] Oh ! yes , it was [my]0-i voice . " "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i am very sorry to separate [you]3104-you from [Barbara]120-barbara , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[0-i] but [she]120-barbara is at [home]287-home , [you]3104-you know , and [I]0-i want so much to talk to [you]3104-you . [Barbara]120-barbara , good - night ; [I]0-i want [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish to walk [home]287-home with [me]0-i . [Rose]108-rose , do n't stand in [the garden]695-the garden and catch cold ; thank [you]3104-you , [dear]4458-dear , for such a pleasant evening , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , pressing another kiss upon [[her]119-lucilla little friend]6245-her little friend 's unwilling cheek . When [she]119-lucilla had done this , [she]119-lucilla put out [her]119-lucilla hand to [Barbara]120-barbara , and passed [her]120-barbara , sweeping [her]120-barbara white garments through the narrow gateway . [She]119-lucilla took [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's arm as if [he]115-mr cavendish had been [a young brother]6246-a young brother come to fetch [her]119-lucilla . "[3104-you] Let [us]3109-us go round by [the chapel]3110-the chapel , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] [I]0-i have so much to say to [you]3104-you . Be sure to practise for [Thursday]163-thursday , [Barbara]120-barbara , and bid [[your]120-barbara papa]3111-your papa good - night for [me]0-i . " This was how [she]119-lucilla carried off [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish finally out of [Barbara]120-barbara 's very fingers , and under [her]120-barbara very eyes . When [the two sisters]6247-the two sisters were left standing together at the door , [they]6247-the two sisters could do nothing but stare at [each other]679-each other in the extremity of [their]6247-the two sisters amazement . [Rose]108-rose , for [her]108-rose part , remained but a moment , and then , feeling by far the guiltiest and most miserable of the whole party , ran [upstairs]362-upstairs to [[her]108-rose own room]301-her own room and cried as if [her]108-rose heart would break . [Barbara]120-barbara , on the contrary , who was past crying , stood still at the door , and watched [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's white dress disappearing on the way to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane with indescribable emotions . [A young woman]454-a young woman can not call [the police]6252-the police , or appeal to [the crier]6253-the crier , when it is [[her]454-a young woman lover whom [she]454-a young woman has lost]6254-her lover whom she has lost : but to see [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost carried off by the strong hand — to watch [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost gradually going away and disappearing from [her]454-a young woman eyes — to hear [his]6254-her lover whom she has lost steps withdrawing into the distance — was such a trial as [few are called upon to bear]6255-few are called upon to bear . [She]454-a young woman stood and looked after [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost , and could not believe [her]454-a young woman eyes . And then it was all so sudden — an affair of a moment . [Barbara]120-barbara could not realise how [the world]331-the world had turned round , and this revolution had been effected;—one minute [she]454-a young woman had been leaning on [his]6254-her lover whom she has lost arm triumphant , making a show and exhibition of [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost in the pride of [her]454-a young woman heart , though [he]6254-her lover whom she has lost did not know it ; and the next was not [she]454-a young woman standing here watching [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost with a blank countenance and a despairing heart , while [Lucilla]119-lucilla had pounced upon [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost and carried [him]6254-her lover whom she has lost off in [her]119-lucilla cruel grasp ? The blow was so sudden , that [Barbara]120-barbara stood speechless and motionless till [the two departing figures]6257-the two departing figures had vanished in the darkness . Would [he]6254-her lover whom she has lost come back again to - morrow , or was [he]6254-her lover whom she has lost gone for ever and ever ? Such were the thoughts of [the forsaken maiden]6258-the forsaken maiden , as [she]6258-the forsaken maiden stood paralysed under this sudden change of fortune , at [[her]6258-the forsaken maiden father]292-her father 's door . If [some cruel spectator]6260-some cruel spectator had thrown into the fire that Brussels veil with which [her]6258-the forsaken maiden imagination had so long played , and [Barbara]120-barbara had stood heart - struck , watching the filmy tissue dissolve into ashes before [her]6258-the forsaken maiden eyes , [her]120-barbara sense of sudden anguish could not have been more acute . Yet , after all , [Barbara]120-barbara 's pangs were nothing to those of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , as [he]6254-her lover whom she has lost felt [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's light touch on [his]6254-her lover whom she has lost arm , and felt [his]6254-her lover whom she has lost doomed feet turn in spite of [himself]6254-her lover whom she has lost in the most dangerous direction , and became conscious that [he]6254-her lover whom she has lost was being led beyond all possibility of resistance , back to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane and to [his]6254-her lover whom she has lost fate . To be sure it was dark , which was one consolation ; but it was not dark enough to conceal [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's white dress , nor the well - known form and lineaments of [the young monarch of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]6261-the young monarch of grange lane , in whose company [nobody]4434-nobody could pass unobserved . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish could have faced danger by [sea and land]6263-sea and land with the average amount of courage ; but the danger of the walk down [the little street]6264-the little street , which afterwards led to [St Roque 's]26-st roque 's , and up the embowered stillness of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , was more than [he]115-mr cavendish was equal to . [He]115-mr cavendish could not be sure of making a single step by [these garden - walls]6265-these garden - walls without meeting [somebody who knew [him]115-mr cavendish]6266-somebody who knew him[somebody whose curiosity might ruin [him]115-mr cavendish in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]6267-somebody whose curiosity might ruin him in carlingford ; or even without the risk of encountering in the face of [that arch - enemy]6268-that arch - enemy , who would not go away , and whose presence had banished [him]115-mr cavendish from [the place]770-the place . It may be supposed that , under these terrible circumstances , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's thoughts of [Barbara]120-barbara , who had got [him]115-mr cavendish into [this scrape]6270-this scrape , were far from lover - like . [He]115-mr cavendish was [a man universally popular among [ladies]581-ladies]6271-a man universally popular among ladies , and who owed a great deal of the social consideration which [he]115-mr cavendish prized so highly to this fact ; and yet the most gentle sentiment in [his]115-mr cavendish mind at that moment , was a "[3111-your papa] Confound [these women]3112-these women ! " which [he]115-mr cavendish breathed to [himself]115-mr cavendish , all low and deep , as [he]115-mr cavendish went slowly along by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's side . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [her]88-miss marjoribanks thoughts were of a very much more serious description than anything [[her]88-miss marjoribanks unlucky escort]6273-her unlucky escort was thinking of , and a minute or two passed in silence before [she]88-miss marjoribanks could make up [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind to speak . "[3111-your papa] [I]0-i have been thinking a great deal about [you]3113-you lately , and wishing very much to see [you]3113-you , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] Did not [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn tell [you?—I]3113-you think [I]0-i should have written to [you]3113-you had [I]0-i known [your]3113-you address . " "[0-i] And [I]0-i am sure [you]3113-you would have made [me]0-i the happiest of [men]4399-men , " said [the victim]589-the victim , with rueful politeness . "[3113-you] What had [I]0-i done to deserve such a privilege ? But [[my]0-i sister]4404-my sister did not tell [me]0-i ; [she]4404-my sister left [me]0-i to hear it from [your]3113-you own — — " "[4404-my sister] Yes , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a certain solemnity , interrupting [him]3113-you ; "[4404-my sister] [I]0-i have been thinking a great deal — and hearing a great deal about [you]3113-you , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " When [she]88-miss marjoribanks had said this [Lucilla]119-lucilla sighed , and [her]119-lucilla sigh found a terrible echo in [[her]119-lucilla hearer]1082-her hearer 's bosom . [She]88-miss marjoribanks knew that [he]3113-you turned green in the darkness as [he]3113-you gave an anxious look at [her]88-miss marjoribanks . But [he]3113-you was too much alarmed to give [her]88-miss marjoribanks an opportunity of studying [his]3113-you face . "[115-mr cavendish] Hearing of [me]0-i , " [he]3113-you said , and tried to laugh ; "[115-mr cavendish] what have [[my]0-i kind friends]3116-my kind friends been saying ? " and for one moment [the sufferer]1156-the sufferer tried to delude [himself]3113-you that it was some innocent gossip about [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn which might be circulating in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . "[3116-my kind friends] Hush , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[3116-my kind friends] do n't laugh , please ; for [I]0-i want to have a very serious talk . [I]0-i have been hearing about [you]0-i from [some very , very old friends]3117-some very , very old friends , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish — not anything about this , [you]0-i know , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , waving [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand in the direction of [Grove Street]27-grove street . And then [Barbara Lake]120-barbara and everything connected with [her]99-mrs woodburn vanished like a shadow from [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man 's mind . It was horribly ungrateful on [his]360-the unfortunate man part , but it was , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would have said , just what might have been expected , and how [They]6278-they always behave . [He]360-the unfortunate man had no longer any time or patience for the object which had been giving occupation and interest to [his]360-the unfortunate man solitude . [He]360-the unfortunate man woke up in a moment , and gave a passing curse to [his]360-the unfortunate man folly , and faced the real danger as [he]360-the unfortunate man best could . "[115-mr cavendish] [You]0-i must be making a mistake , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " [he]360-the unfortunate man said , with some bitterness ; "[88-miss marjoribanks] it should have been , very , very old enemy . [I]0-i know who it is . It is that [Archdeacon]199-general travers [you]199-general travers ladies make such a fuss about . It is [he]3118-he who has been telling lies about [me]0-i , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [He]360-the unfortunate man breathed a deep hard breath as [he]360-the unfortunate man spoke , and the blood came back to [his]360-the unfortunate man face . Perhaps for the first moment [he]360-the unfortunate man felt satisfied , and breathed freer after it was over ; but at the same time it was very dreadful to [him]360-the unfortunate man to feel that [he]360-the unfortunate man was found out , and that henceforth [Grange Lane]4-grange lane would shut [its]4-grange lane doors and avert [its]4-grange lane countenance . "[3118-he] If [you]199-general travers take [his]3118-he word for it , [I]0-i may give in at once , " [he]0-i continued , bitterly . "[0-i] [A parson]5267-a parson will say anything ; [they]5267-a parson are as bad as — as [women]492-women . " This [the poor man]2570-the poor man said in [his]2570-the poor man despair , because [he]2570-the poor man did not know what [he]2570-the poor man was saying ; for in reality [he]2570-the poor man knew that [women]492-women had been [[his]2570-the poor man best friends]6281-his best friends , and that [he]2570-the poor man had still a chance , if the judgment was to rest with [them]492-women . "[0-i] [You]0-i are very ungrateful to say so , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] but it is only because [you]0-i are excited , [I]0-i suppose . No , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , it was not [the Archdeacon]199-general travers ; on the contrary , it was [a lady]4506-a lady , and [she]4506-a lady said nothing but good of [you]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and then there was a pause . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , it would be altogether impossible to describe the state of [his]115-mr cavendish mind . [He]115-mr cavendish was like [a man]285-a man suddenly reprieved , but giddy with the shock , and feeling the halter still round [his]115-mr cavendish neck , and knowing that [he]115-mr cavendish had [himself]115-mr cavendish undermined the ground on which [he]115-mr cavendish was standing . It was [Lucilla]119-lucilla who supported [him]115-mr cavendish in the shock of the moment , for all [his]115-mr cavendish self - command could not keep [him]115-mr cavendish from a momentary shiver and stagger when [he]115-mr cavendish found that things were not so bad as [he]115-mr cavendish thought . "[4506-a lady] [A lady]4506-a lady , and [she]4506-a lady said nothing but good ! " [he]115-mr cavendish muttered , under [his]115-mr cavendish breath ; and then [he]115-mr cavendish made an effort to recover [himself]115-mr cavendish . "[4506-a lady] Pardon [me]0-i , [I]0-i can not guess who [[my]0-i unknown friend]3123-my unknown friend may be . It is very soothing to [one]4465-one 's feelings to be spoken well of by [a lady]4506-a lady , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and [he]115-mr cavendish laughed again in a discordant unsteady way . [Lucilla]119-lucilla regarded [him]115-mr cavendish through all these fluctuations with natural pity , and at the same time with the calmness of a [knowledge which was aware of all and had nothing more to discover]6283-knowledge which was aware of all and had nothing more to discover ; and at the end [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish perceived [her]119-lucilla calm , and the absence of wonder and curiosity in [her]119-lucilla face , and began to perceive that [he]115-mr cavendish had something very serious to deal with — more serious even than [he]115-mr cavendish had at first supposed . "[4506-a lady] [I]0-i am going to tell [you]3126-you all about it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] but in the meantime wait a minute and let [me]0-i speak to [you]3126-you . [I]0-i have something very serious to say . " It was for this [they]6284-they stopped short at the foot of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane just where [the land]2620-the land was already parcelled out for [St Roque]26-st roque 's 's . What [Lucilla]119-lucilla was going to say was too important to be spoken while walking , and [she]119-lucilla withdrew [her]119-lucilla hand from [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's arm . [They]6284-they were both so much absorbed that [they]6284-they did not see [anybody]313-anybody coming , nor indeed had any attention to spare for external affairs . The blood had deserted [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's face , and [he]115-mr cavendish was once more green with anxiety and inquietude . [He]115-mr cavendish stood facing [her]119-lucilla , feeling that the crisis of [his]115-mr cavendish fate had come , and not knowing whether it was absolute despair or a faint dawning of hope that possessed [him]115-mr cavendish . If [he]115-mr cavendish had been the most passionate of [lovers]6287-lovers , and if [she]119-lucilla had held in [her]119-lucilla hands the dreadful alternative between rapture and misery , there could not have been a more rapt and absorbing attention in [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's face . "[0-i] [I]0-i want to tell [you]3127-you , first of all , that [you]3127-you must have confidence in [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[3127-you] [you]3127-you — must — have confidence in [me]0-i . [We]3128-we can do nothing without that . [I]0-i know everything , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added compassionately—"everything[0-i] ; but [nobody else]1541-nobody else knows it . [I]0-i hope [I]0-i can arrange everything if it is left in [my]0-i hands . This is what [I]0-i wanted to tell [you]3127-you first of all . Before everything , [you]3127-you must have confidence in [me]0-i . " What [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish might have answered to this solemn appeal it would be vain to imagine ; for the truth was , [he]115-mr cavendish was stopped before [he]115-mr cavendish could utter a word . [He]115-mr cavendish was stopped and seized by the hand , and greeted with a frankness which was , perhaps , all the more loud and cordial from what appeared to [the new - comer the comic character of the situation]6288-the new - comer the comic character of the situation . "[3127-you] It is [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , by [Jove]130-jove ! " [the intruder]2549-the intruder exclaimed , waving [his]2549-the intruder hand to [some people who were coming on behind [him]2549-the intruder]6290-some people who were coming on behind him . "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i beg a thousand pardons for disturbing [you]3127-you , [[my]0-i dear fellow]3130-my dear fellow ; but [they]3131-they all talk about [you]3127-you so , that [I]0-i was determined to make sure it was [you]3127-you . Good heavens , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ! " [General Travers]199-general travers added , taking off [his]199-general travers hat . It was [Mr]6291-mr and [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum who were coming down behind [him]2549-the intruder[she]97-mrs centum with a light shawl thrown over [her]97-mrs centum head , tempted out by the beauty of the evening ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla saw in a moment the consequences of this encounter , and how it would be over [all Carlingford]3-carlingford before to - morrow morning that [she]97-mrs centum and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish were betrothed at the very least . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had all [her]88-miss marjoribanks wits about [her]88-miss marjoribanks , as ever , fortunately for [both]6292-both . "[0-i] Yes , it is [me]0-i , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said calmly ; "[0-i] [I]0-i have been taking tea with [the Lakes]166-barbara , and [I]0-i made [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish give [me]0-i [his]115-mr cavendish arm [home]287-home . [He]115-mr cavendish did not like being found out , to be sure , but [he]115-mr cavendish could not help [himself]115-mr cavendish ; and [we]3133-we all know about that , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , with a smile , taking once more [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man 's arm . "[3133-we] Oh , yes , [we]3133-we all know , " said [Mrs Centum]97-mrs centum , with a laugh ; but yet , notwithstanding , [everybody]300-everybody felt sure that it was all [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's cleverness , and that [Barbara Lake]120-barbara was a myth and fiction . And it was thus , with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks leaning on [his]115-mr cavendish arm , and [General Travers]199-general travers , in all the warmth of renewed friendship , guarding [him]115-mr cavendish on the other side , that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , whose head was in a whirl of excitement , and who did not know what [he]115-mr cavendish was doing , was led back in triumph past [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley 's very door , where [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was lying in wait to crunch [his]115-mr cavendish bones , back from all [his]115-mr cavendish aberrations into [the very heart of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]6296-the very heart of grange lane . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was led back to [[his]115-mr cavendish own house]6297-his own house that evening by [General Travers]199-general travers , whose claim of acquaintance was too decided to be rejected . [He]115-mr cavendish never knew very well what passed between the moment when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks began to expound to [him]115-mr cavendish the urgent necessity that [he]115-mr cavendish should confide in [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and the moment in which [he]115-mr cavendish found [himself]115-mr cavendish in [[his]115-mr cavendish own house]6297-his own house , admitted eagerly by [the surprised and anxious servants]6299-the surprised and anxious servants , and conducted by [the energetic soldier]6300-the energetic soldier . That [he]115-mr cavendish had taken leave of [Lucilla]119-lucilla at [her]119-lucilla own door , that [he]115-mr cavendish had watched [her]119-lucilla white dress sweep away into [the dark garden]6301-the dark garden with a faint sense that it was [[his]115-mr cavendish only remaining protector who thus left [him]115-mr cavendish]6302-his only remaining protector who thus left him , and that after that [he]115-mr cavendish had smoked a horrible cigar with [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum , and been accompanied [home]287-home by [the old acquaintance]6304-the old acquaintance , who had turned up at so unlucky a moment,—was all that [the poor man]2570-the poor man was aware of . And yet it is to be supposed that on the whole [he]115-mr cavendish behaved [himself]115-mr cavendish very much like [other people]279-other people , since [General Travers]199-general travers had no distinct idea that [his]115-mr cavendish company was undesirable , or that [his]115-mr cavendish cordial recognition was anything but welcome . [The General]2891-the general , indeed , took it as quite natural , under the circumstances , that [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish should be a little confused . [A man who is no longer [a very young man]6309-a very young man , and has a character to support]6308-a man who is no longer a very young man , and has a character to support , does not care to be found mooning with the object of [his]6308-a man who is no longer a very young man , and has a character to support affections on a summer evening , like [a boy of twenty]6310-a boy of twenty ; and [General Travers]199-general travers was perfectly aware that [he]199-general travers had thus a very good joke against [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[3133-we] It is worth [a man]285-a man 's while to set up [a bachelor establishment in [the country]1966-the country]3135-a bachelor establishment in the country , " [the General]2891-the general said . "[130-jove] By [Jove]130-jove ! [I]0-i wish [I]0-i could do it . It makes [a fellow]5393-a fellow feel Arcadian , and ready for anything ; " and for [his]199-general travers own part [he]199-general travers was very ready to seize upon [[his]199-general travers former acquaintance]6312-his former acquaintance , [a man who belonged to [[his]199-general travers club]6314-his club , and had a chance to know what [he]199-general travers was talking about]6313-a man who belonged to his club , and had a chance to know what he was talking about . "[5393-a fellow] As for [Charlie Centum]206-charles , " [the soldier]6049-the soldier said , "[5393-a fellow] what between business and matrimony , [he]206-charles has grown [the greatest guy imaginable]3138-the greatest guy imaginable ; and [I]0-i ca n't go off directly , [you]3139-you know ; and then there 's always this business about [the depot]2898-the depot . It 's immense luck to find [you]3139-you here , [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " [General Travers]199-general travers added , with flattering cordiality ; and if [poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was not grateful , it certainly was not [[his]199-general travers friend]1058-his friend 's fault . [He]199-general travers led the way into [[his]199-general travers house]1637-his house with a glum countenance and a sinking heart , though fortunately the latter was not visible . [It]1637-his house was [a very nice house]6318-a very nice house , fitted up with all that luxury of comfort which [a man who has , as [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum said , "[206-charles] only [himself]206-charles to look to , " can afford to collect around [him]206-charles]6319-a man who has , as mrs centum said , " only himself to look to , " can afford to collect around him . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had only [himself]115-mr cavendish , and [he]115-mr cavendish had made [his]115-mr cavendish habitation perfect , though , on the whole , [he]115-mr cavendish did not pass a very great deal of [his]115-mr cavendish time at [home]287-home . [He]115-mr cavendish had some nice pictures and a good library , though [he]115-mr cavendish was not particularly given to the arts ; and [he]115-mr cavendish had an admirable cellar , as [all [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen owned in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]6321-all the gentlemen owned in carlingford , though , for [his]115-mr cavendish own part , [he]115-mr cavendish was very moderate in that point , and did not give [himself]115-mr cavendish any airs on the subject . [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum , on the contrary , was one of [the men who talk about vintages , and raise expectations never to be carried out]6323-the men who talk about vintages , and raise expectations never to be carried out . And [General Travers]199-general travers could not but feel the force of the contrast as [he]199-general travers sat deep into the night , and "[206-charles] talked over everything , " with [the man who by that time [he]199-general travers felt convinced was one of [[his]199-general travers best friends]6281-his best friends]6324-the man who by that time he felt convinced was one of his best friends . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , it would be very difficult to describe [his]115-mr cavendish feelings . [He]115-mr cavendish had been knocking about in all sorts of poor places , making clandestine visits to [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister , and hovering round the more than suburban simplicity of [Grove Street]27-grove street , and the sense of being once more enveloped and surrounded by all that was pleasant to the eye and comfortable to [the outer man]6327-the outer man was wonderfully consolatory and agreeable . But [his]115-mr cavendish mind was in a dreadfully harassed condition all the same . [He]115-mr cavendish was preoccupied to the last degree , wondering what [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks really knew , and how far [he]115-mr cavendish had betrayed [himself]115-mr cavendish , and to what extent it would be safe , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks said , to confide in [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and at the same time [he]115-mr cavendish was obliged to listen to and show a certain interest in [the General]2891-the general 's stories , and to make now and then a painful effort of mind to recall [some of the mutual friends referred to , whose names and persons had in the meantime slipped out of [his]115-mr cavendish memory]6329-some of the mutual friends referred to , whose names and persons had in the meantime slipped out of his memory . All the babble of [the club]6330-the club , which [General Travers]199-general travers felt must be so refreshing to the ears of [a rusticated member]6331-a rusticated member , fell as flat upon [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [, whose mind was full of other matters , as if it had been the merest old woman]6332-, whose mind was full of other matters , as if it had been the merest old woman 's gossip , which , to be sure , it slightly resembled in some points . [The gallant General]6333-the gallant general made [himself]6333-the gallant general so agreeable that [he]6333-the gallant general nearly drove [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man out of [his]6333-the gallant general senses , and , when [he]6333-the gallant general had exhausted all other means of aggravation , returned with fresh zest to the sentimental circumstances in which , as [he]6333-the gallant general supposed , [he]6333-the gallant general had found [[his]6333-the gallant general companion]1062-his companion out . "[206-charles] Very sensible [I]0-i call it , " said [General Travers]199-general travers . "[206-charles] To be candid , [I]0-i do n't call [her]3141-she strictly handsome , [you]3142-he know ; [she]3141-she 's too big for that — and [I]0-i do n't suppose [she]3141-she 's of [any family]2999-any family to speak of ; though perhaps [you]3142-he do n't mind that trifling circumstance ; but [a woman that will dress well and light up well]3144-a woman that will dress well and light up well , and knows how to give [a man]285-a man a capital dinner , by [Jove]130-jove ! and no doubt has a pretty little bit of money into the bargain — [I]0-i respect [your]3142-he taste , [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " said [the friendly critic]6336-the friendly critic , with effusion ; and somehow this applause irritated [its recipient]6337-its recipient more than all that had gone before . "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am much obliged to [you]3142-he , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , "[0-i] though , unfortunately , [I]0-i do n't merit [your]3142-he approbation . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks is [a great friend of [mine]0-i]3146-a great friend of mine , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks would n't have [me]0-i , and [I]0-i do n't mean to ask [her]88-miss marjoribanks . At the same time , [she]88-miss marjoribanks has very good connections ; and that is not the way to talk of [a girl of twenty]3147-a girl of twenty . [She]88-miss marjoribanks is worth a dozen of [[your]3142-he fast young ladies]3148-your fast young ladies , " said [the sufferer]1156-the sufferer , with some heat . [He]3142-he was not in the least in love with [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and indeed had a certain dread of [her]88-miss marjoribanks at this present moment ; but [he]3142-he could not forget that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had once stood by [him]3142-he in [his]3142-he need — and , besides , [he]3142-he was glad of any subject on which [he]3142-he could contradict [[his]3142-he visitor]974-his visitor . "[88-miss marjoribanks] [I]0-i dare say [[her]88-miss marjoribanks family]5947-her family is better than either [yours]3142-he or [mine]0-i . Scotch , [you]3142-he know , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , trying to laugh . As for [the General]2891-the general , [he]3142-he leaned back on [his]3142-he chair with an indulgent air , and stroked [his]3142-he mustache . "[3142-he] Beg [your]3142-he pardon — meant no offence , " [he]3142-he said . "[3142-he] For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i do n't see that it matters , if [a woman]4411-a woman is good - looking and has something , [you]3142-he know . For instance , there was a pretty little thing — a charming little thing — [Lake]118-miss lake , or something like that — — " "[3142-he] Ah ! " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . It was a frightful want of self - control ; but [he]115-mr cavendish had been a long time at full strain , and [he]115-mr cavendish could not help it . It did not occur to [him]115-mr cavendish , for the moment , that nobody in [his]115-mr cavendish senses would have applied the term "[3142-he] little thing " to [Barbara]166-barbara ; and , after all the slow aggravation that [he]115-mr cavendish had been submitting to , the idea of [this insolent soldier]6341-this insolent soldier interfering in [Grove Street]27-grove street was beyond [his]115-mr cavendish power of endurance . As for [the General]2891-the general , the tone of this exclamation was such that [he]2891-the general too turned round on [his]2891-the general chair , and said , "[3142-he] Yes ? " with equally unmistakable meaning , startled , but ready for the emergency , whatever it might be . Thus [the two]678-the two looked at [each other]679-each other for a second , [friends]4912-friends in the ordinary acceptation of the word , and yet , perhaps , on the eve of becoming [enemies]6346-enemies . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had , up to that moment , pretty nearly forgotten [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . It was a piquant sort of occupation when [he]115-mr cavendish had nothing else to do , and when [the world]331-the world , according to [his]115-mr cavendish morbid fancy , was on the eve of turning its back upon [him]115-mr cavendish — but from the moment when [he]115-mr cavendish had said between [his]115-mr cavendish teeth "[3142-he] Confound [these women]3112-these women ! " and had felt the excitement of the approaching crisis , [Barbara]120-barbara , and [her]120-barbara crimson cheeks , and [her]120-barbara level eyebrows , and [her]120-barbara contralto , had gone altogether out of [his]115-mr cavendish mind . At the same time , it is quite true that [a man]285-a man may feel [himself]285-a man at liberty to forget [a woman]4411-a woman when other matters of more immediate interest are absorbing [his]285-a man attention , and yet be driven furious by the idea suddenly presented to [him]285-a man that [somebody else , who has nothing earthly to do with it]6350-somebody else , who has nothing earthly to do with it , is about to interfere . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , however , recovered [himself]115-mr cavendish while [the General]2891-the general sat staring at [him]115-mr cavendish , and began to see how ridiculous [his]115-mr cavendish defiance was . "[3142-he] Well?—go on . [I]0-i did not say anything , " [he]0-i said , and lighted another cigar . Yet [he]0-i did not face [[his]0-i companion]1062-his companion as [a friendly listener]6353-a friendly listener should , but began to beat measure to an irritating imaginary air on the table , with a certain savage energy by moments , as if [he]0-i were beating time on [the General]2891-the general 's head . "[0-i] Then why do [you]3152-you stop [a fellow short like that]3153-a fellow short like that ? " said [General Travers]199-general travers ; "[3152-you] [I]0-i was going to tell [you]3152-you of some one [I]0-i saw the other day in [the house of [your]3152-you[[your]3152-you friend]4822-your friend]3154-the house of your — your friend , [you]3152-you know . [She]4822-your friend was under [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's wing , that was how [I]0-i saw [her]4822-your friend — and [I]0-i hope [you]3152-you are not playing [the gay deceiver]3156-the gay deceiver , [[my]0-i friend;—a little thing , round - faced , hazel - eyed — a little soft rosebud sort of creature]3157-my friend;—a little thing , round - faced , hazel - eyed — a little soft rosebud sort of creature , " said [the General]2891-the general , growing eloquent . "[3157-my friend;—a little thing , round - faced , hazel - eyed — a little soft rosebud sort of creature] By [Jove]130-jove ! [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [I]0-i hope [you]3152-you do n't mean to make [yourself]3152-you disagreeable . These sort of looks , [you]3152-you know — — " "[3152-you] It was [Rose]108-rose , [I]0-i suppose , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , relieved in a moment ; and , to tell the truth , [he]115-mr cavendish could not help laughing . The more eloquent and angry [the General]2891-the general grew , the more amused and contemptuous grew [his]2891-the general entertainer . [He]2891-the general was so tickled by the position of affairs , that [he]2891-the general actually forgot [his]2891-the general anxieties for the moment . "[108-rose] No doubt it was [Rose]108-rose , " [he]2891-the general repeated , and laughed ; [Rose]108-rose ! what [anybody]313-anybody could see in [that little dragon]6358-that little dragon ! And then the contrast between [the soldier]6049-the soldier , who prided [himself]6049-the soldier on [his]6049-the soldier knowledge of [the world]331-the world , and liked to talk of [[his]6049-the soldier family]4940-his family and position , to the annoyance of [those who had none]6362-those who had none , and the amusement of those who happen to possess these valuable qualifications — and [the mistress of the Female School of Design]6363-the mistress of the female school of design , filled [Mr Cavendish]6364-mr cavendish with amusement : perhaps all the more because [he]6364-mr cavendish [himself]6364-mr cavendish was in a similar scrape . As for [General Travers]199-general travers , [he]199-general travers was as much disposed to be angry as , a moment before , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been . "[108-rose] It might be [Rose]108-rose , " [he]0-i said , "[108-rose] or [Lily]207-lily either , for anything [I]0-i can tell ; but there is nothing laughable in it that [I]0-i can see . [You]3158-you seem to be perfectly au courant , at all events — which [I]0-i hope is quite satisfactory to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " said [the soldier]6049-the soldier ; and then [he]0-i resumed , after a disagreeable little pause , "[3159-they] [they]3159-they tell [me]0-i that [everybody]300-everybody meets at [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's on Thursdays . [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i shall see [you]3158-you [there]4723-there . Thursday , ai n't it ? to - morrow ? " [He]0-i looked as [he]0-i spoke , with what seemed to [[his]0-i victim]6366-his victim an insulting consciousness , in poor [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's face . But , in reality , [the General]2891-the general did not mean to be insulting , and knew nothing whatever of the horrible internal pang which rent [[his]0-i companion]1062-his companion when it was thus recalled to [him]0-i that it was to - morrow — a fact which , up to this moment , had not occurred to [the unfortunate]6369-the unfortunate . To - morrow ; and not even to - morrow — to - day — for by this time it was two o'clock in the morning , and [the unwelcome intruder]6370-the unwelcome intruder was wasting the little time [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder had for deciding what [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder should do . Once more [his]6370-the unwelcome intruder own personal anxieties , which [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder had put aside for a moment at the sudden dictate of jealousy , surged over everything , and swallowed up all lesser sensations . To - morrow!—and by this time [everybody]300-everybody knew that [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder was in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder could not stay away from the weekly assembly without attracting general attention to [himself]6370-the unwelcome intruder , and throwing open the flood - gates of suspicion . What was [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder to do ? should [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder turn [his]6370-the unwelcome intruder back on [the enemy]1612-the enemy once for all , and run away and break off [his]6370-the unwelcome intruder connection with [Carlingford]3-carlingford ? or should [he]6370-the unwelcome intruder dare everything and face [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , and put [his]6370-the unwelcome intruder trust in [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [that high - minded young woman]6374-that high - minded young woman had invited [him]6370-the unwelcome intruder to do ? With these thoughts in [his]6370-the unwelcome intruder mind , it may be supposed that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish gave but a very mingled attention to the babble of [[his]6370-the unwelcome intruder visitor]974-his visitor , who found the wine and the cigars so good , and perhaps had begun to be a little moved out of [his]6370-the unwelcome intruder ordinary lucidity by their effect . "[3163-you] [You]3163-you 've got [a nice little house]3164-a nice little house , [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " said [the General]2891-the general , "[115-mr cavendish] but [it]3164-a nice little house 's too small for [a married man]1773-a married man , [[my]0-i boy]3166-my boy . [These women]3112-these women are the very deuce for turning [a man]285-a man out of [[his]285-a man comfortable quarters]3169-his comfortable quarters . [You]3163-you 'll have to go in for boudoirs and those sort of things ; and , by [George]171-george ! [you]3163-you 'll be an ass if [you]3163-you do , with a snug little box like this to retire into , " said [the philosophical warrior]6377-the philosophical warrior ; and poor [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish smiled a ghastly smile , with the strongest inclination all the time to take [him]98-mrs centum by the collar and turn [him]98-mrs centum out of doors . But then [he]98-mrs centum was [a warrior]6378-a warrior and [a general officer]6379-a general officer , and [a member of the same club , and six feet high — all which particulars , not to speak of the sacred rights of hospitality]6380-a member of the same club , and six feet high — all which particulars , not to speak of the sacred rights of hospitality , made it somewhat difficult to carry this idea out . "[3163-you] Do n't [you]3163-you think [Centum]98-mrs centum will be sitting up for [you]3163-you ? " [he]115-mr cavendish said mildly ; "[3163-you] it 's past two o'clock ; and it 's Thursday morning , " [the victim]589-the victim added , with a sigh . The last words were an involuntary utterance of [his]98-mrs centum own despair , but fortunately they struck [General Travers]199-general travers 's vein of humour , which happened to be lively at the moment , and worked the desired but unexpected result . [The General]2891-the general laughed loud and long , and declared that [he]2891-the general respected [a man who was above - board , and meant to look respectable for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's sake]6383-a man who was above - board , and meant to look respectable for miss marjoribanks 's sake ; and then [he]2891-the general poured a mighty libation to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and took an affectionate leave of [[her]119-lucilla supposed lover]6384-her supposed lover . [The General]2891-the general made a great commotion in the decorous quiet of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane when [he]2891-the general knocked at [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum 's door . Though it was nearly three o'clock in the morning , nothing but [his]2891-the general inherent dread of [a woman]4411-a woman would have prevented [him]2891-the general from knocking up [the banker]1343-the banker to share [his]2891-the general hilarity ; but [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum , in [her]4411-a woman nightcap , peaceably asleep as [she]4411-a woman was at the moment , daunted the soul of [the gallant soldier]6388-the gallant soldier ; and naturally [his]2891-the general recollection was not very perfect next day . "[0-i] [I]0-i had something very funny to tell [you]3170-you ; but , by [Jove]130-jove ! [I]0-i forget what it was ! " [General Travers]199-general travers said next morning when [he]2891-the general met [[his]2891-the general host]2041-his host at breakfast ; and thus one bad joke at least was spared . But [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish shut [his]115-mr cavendish door upon [[his]115-mr cavendish departing guest]6390-his departing guest , without any sense , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow , of having done or said anything in the least funny . [He]115-mr cavendish said , "[0-i] Thank [Heaven]136-heaven ! " with a kind of groan of relief when [[his]115-mr cavendish troublesome visitor]6392-his troublesome visitor was gone . And then [he]115-mr cavendish went back again into [[his]115-mr cavendish library]358-his library , where [they]6394-they had been sitting . Perhaps [he]115-mr cavendish had never fully appreciated before the comfort of everything , [the handsome house which [he]115-mr cavendish had enjoyed so long without thinking anything of it , and all the pleasant luxurious accessories of life]6395-the handsome house which he had enjoyed so long without thinking anything of it , and all the pleasant luxurious accessories of life . [He]115-mr cavendish had been doing without them for a week or two , and [he]115-mr cavendish had not liked it ; and yet at that moment it seemed to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish that [he]115-mr cavendish could rather be content to lose [them]6394-they all at a stroke , to make it known in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that [he]115-mr cavendish was ruined and had lost [his]115-mr cavendish fortune , than that [Carlingford]3-carlingford should find out that [he]115-mr cavendish was not , after all , [one of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , nor [the person it took [him]115-mr cavendish for]6397-the person it took him for . But , alas ! all [his]115-mr cavendish fortune could not bring reality to these pretensions , nor hinder the exposure to which [he]115-mr cavendish looked forward with such horror . It is true that [he]115-mr cavendish was [an adventurer]2278-an adventurer , but [he]115-mr cavendish was not [a base one]6399-a base one ; nor had [he]115-mr cavendish done anything dishonourable either to gain [his]115-mr cavendish fortune or to captivate the good opinion of society , which had become so important to [him]115-mr cavendish . But there are actual crimes that would be sooner forgiven to [a man]285-a man than the folly of having permitted [himself]285-a man to be considered [one of [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes , and having set [his]285-a man heart on making [a figure in that mild provincial world]6403-a figure in that mild provincial world . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish knew enough of human nature to know that [a duchess]6404-a duchess or [a lord - chamberlain]6405-a lord - chamberlain would forgive more readily than [Mr and Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum any such imposition upon [them]643-the cavendishes , and intrusion into [their]643-the cavendishes exclusive circle . And then [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister , who could not run away ! For [her]577-his sister sake it seemed to [him]115-mr cavendish that [he]115-mr cavendish had better rush off at once , and sell [[his]115-mr cavendish house]1637-his house and furniture and horses , and give up [Carlingford]3-carlingford . As [he]115-mr cavendish thought of that , all the advantages of [Carlingford]3-carlingford came upon [him]115-mr cavendish stronger than ever . Perhaps [a man who has always been used to be recognised as one of [the members of [a local aristocracy]6410-a local aristocracy]6409-the members of a local aristocracy]6408-a man who has always been used to be recognised as one of the members of a local aristocracy , would not have seen anything half so precious as [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish saw in the fact of being everywhere known and acknowledged as [a constituent part of [Grange]41-grange Lane;—recognised by [the county people]6412-the county people]6411-a constituent part of grange lane;—recognised by the county people , and by [the poor people]6413-the poor people , and pointed out as [he]115-mr cavendish passed by one and another to [any stranger who might happen to be so ignorant as not to]6414-any stranger who might happen to be so ignorant as not to know [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . To [people who are not used to it , there is a charm in this universal acknowledgment]6415-people who are not used to it , there is a charm in this universal acknowledgment . And then [he]115-mr cavendish had more need of it than [most men]6416-most men have ; and , when [Carlingford]3-carlingford signed [his]3-carlingford patent of gentility , and acknowledged and prized [him]3-carlingford , it did an infinite deal more than [it]3-carlingford had any intention of doing . To keep its regard and recognition [he]115-mr cavendish would have done anything , given up the half or three parts , or even , on emergency , all [he]115-mr cavendish had . Perhaps [he]115-mr cavendish had an undue confidence in the magnanimity of [society]444-society , and was too sure that in such a case it would behave with a grandeur worthy of the occasion ; but still [he]115-mr cavendish was quite right in thinking that it could forgive the loss of [his]115-mr cavendish fortune sooner than [his]115-mr cavendish real offence . And now it was Thursday morning , the day upon which [he]115-mr cavendish must either fight or flee . [He]115-mr cavendish too had laughed at [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's evenings in [his]115-mr cavendish time , and thought of Thursday lightly as [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's day ; but there was nothing in the least amusing in the prospect of that assembly now . When [a man]285-a man has thoughts like these to entertain [him]285-a man , nothing can be more useless than to go to bed , although in ordinary circumstances , at three o'clock in the morning , that is about the only thing one can do . [Poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , however , was not quite free to act as [he]115-mr cavendish thought proper . [He]115-mr cavendish had been a long time away from [home]287-home , and [he]115-mr cavendish did not feel [himself]115-mr cavendish in a position to shock [[his]115-mr cavendish servants]6420-his servants ' feelings with impunity . [He]115-mr cavendish went to [[his]115-mr cavendish room]741-his room , accordingly , like [a martyr]6422-a martyr , carrying all [his]115-mr cavendish difficulties with [him]115-mr cavendish , and [these unpleasant companions]6423-these unpleasant companions naturally made a night of it when [they]6423-these unpleasant companions had [him]115-mr cavendish all to [themselves]6423-these unpleasant companions . When sheer fatigue and exhaustion procured [him]115-mr cavendish a moment 's sleep , it was only getting deeper and deeper into trouble : for then it was [the Archdeacon who had planted a heavy foot on [his]115-mr cavendish neck , or [General Travers]199-general travers , who , [with still more fatal force]6424-with still more fatal force , had found out the way to [Grove Street]27-grove street]199-general travers . When [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish awoke , [he]115-mr cavendish said to [himself]115-mr cavendish , "[0-i] Confound [these women]3112-these women ! " with more fervour than ever ; but , at the same time , [he]115-mr cavendish swore a mighty oath to [himself]115-mr cavendish that [he]115-mr cavendish would horsewhip [the fellow who ventured to come in]6425-the fellow who ventured to come in [his]115-mr cavendish way . [Barbara Lake]120-barbara might be no great things , but at least it was to [him]115-mr cavendish , and [no one else]6426-no one else , that [she]120-barbara belonged . Such was the complication that afforded [him]115-mr cavendish a little outlet for [his]115-mr cavendish temper in the midst of the dreadful difficulties of [his]115-mr cavendish position , and the question which was constantly renewing itself in [his]115-mr cavendish thoughts , as to whether [he]115-mr cavendish should go or stay . The idea of presenting [himself]115-mr cavendish in the centre of society in [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room]737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room , and being met by [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , and held up to public contempt there and then , with all [the world]331-the world looking on , and even [Travers]199-general travers , who would carry the narrative out of [Carlingford]3-carlingford , was something too horrible to be contemplated ; and yet how was [he]115-mr cavendish to escape ? [He]115-mr cavendish was still in this state of mind , driven backwards and forwards by every new wind , when the morning came , and when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's note was put into [his]115-mr cavendish hand . For the truth was , that , after long consideration , [Lucilla]119-lucilla had determined that the matter was one which could not be permitted to stand over . [She]119-lucilla was of too energetic a temperament to let things linger on in an uncertain way when they could be made an end of , and brought to a conclusion ; and then , as [nobody]4434-nobody can predict what sudden and unexpected turn human affairs may take , it was always possible that , if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not make an end of the business dramatically , and to the satisfaction of [everybody concerned]6431-everybody concerned , it might be found some fine day to have resolved itself by means of some one of those illegitimate and incomplete expedients which abound in ordinary life . It was with this view that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took the step of writing to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had written in the sacred retirement of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own maiden chamber]6432-her own maiden chamber , when all [the world]331-the world was still ; perhaps at the moment when [General Travers]199-general travers was , as [he]199-general travers would [himself]199-general travers have vulgarly called it , "[0-i] chaffing " [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish about the beautiful and disinterested friendship which united [him]199-general travers to [the young sovereign of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]6181-the young sovereign of grange lane . But naturally such poor raillery was far from the virginal thoughts of [Lucilla]119-lucilla at that retired and sacred hour ; and [we]3173-we may venture to add that the elevating influence of [the maiden]6078-the maiden 's bower in which [she]119-lucilla composed it , and of that tranquil moment of meditation and solitude , breathed in every line , and gave force to every sentiment of the letter which [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish tore open with an excited hand . Perhaps [he]115-mr cavendish was too anxious and curious to give it the solemn perusal which it ought to have received . "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Mr Cavendish,—It]208-mr cavendish,—it was very unlucky that [we]3173-we should have been interrupted this evening at such an important moment , when [I]0-i had so much to say to [you]4403-my dear . But [I]0-i think the best thing [I]0-i can do is to write , feeling quite sure that when [you]4403-my dear know all , [you]4403-my dear can not possibly mistake [my]0-i motives . [Everybody]300-everybody has retired , and [I]0-i am quite alone , and the silence[2 ] seems to [me]0-i full of meaning when [I]0-i think that the fate of [a person for whom [I]0-i have so great a regard]3175-a person for whom i have so great a regard may be hanging upon it . [I]0-i might be afraid of writing to [you]4403-my dear so frankly , if [I]0-i did not feel quite sure that [you]4403-my dear would appreciate [my]0-i intention . " [Dear Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , it is not [the Archdeacon who has said anything]6436-the archdeacon who has said anything . [He]6436-the archdeacon who has said anything does not know it is [you]4403-my dear ; therefore , of course , [he]6436-the archdeacon who has said anything could not say anything directly bearing upon [you]4403-my dear . But then , [you]4403-my dear know , if [he]6436-the archdeacon who has said anything were to meet [you]4403-my dear by hazard , as [he]6436-the archdeacon who has said anything is sure to do some day — and for [my]119-lucilla part [I]119-lucilla rather think [he]6436-the archdeacon who has said anything is fond of [Grove Street]27-grove street[you]4403-my dear would be exposed at once , and everything would be lost , for [we]6437-we all know the prejudices that exist in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [I]119-lucilla have another plan of operations to propose to [you]4403-my dear , which [I]119-lucilla feel quite sure is for [your]4403-my dear good , and also naturally for the good of [anybody to whom [you]4403-my dear may intend to unite [your]4403-my dear fortunes]6438-anybody to whom you may intend to unite your fortunes . [I]119-lucilla feel quite sure that it is far safer to adopt a bold resolution , and to have it over at once . Come to dinner to - morrow . If [you]4403-my dear may happen to find [an enemy]1207-an enemy , [you]4403-my dear will find also [an unlooked - for friend]6440-an unlooked - for friend ; and , so far as [I]119-lucilla am concerned , [you]4403-my dear know that [you]4403-my dear may calculate on [my]119-lucilla support . [I]119-lucilla do not wonder at [your]4403-my dear being anxious about it ; but if [you]4403-my dear will only have full confidence in [me]119-lucilla and a little in [yourself]4403-my dear , believe [me]119-lucilla it will be all over in a night . If there had ever been anything between [you]4403-my dear and [me]119-lucilla , as [these stupid people]6441-these stupid people suppose , [I]119-lucilla might have felt hesitation in writing to [you]4403-my dear like this ; but when [I]119-lucilla know a thing to be right , [I]119-lucilla hope [I]119-lucilla will never be afraid to do it . [I]119-lucilla have been called upon to do many things that are not common for [girls of [my]119-lucilla age]6442-girls of my age , and perhaps that is why [I]119-lucilla made up [my]119-lucilla mind at once to set this all straight for [you]4403-my dear . Once more [I]119-lucilla repeat , dear [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , have confidence in [me]119-lucilla . Come to - morrow evening as if nothing had happened ; and take [my]119-lucilla word for it that all will go well.—Your [friend]6443-friend , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla . " P.S.—If [you]4403-my dear would like to come and talk it over with [me]119-lucilla to - morrow , [I]119-lucilla shall be at [home]287-home till twelve o'clock ; but unless it will be a satisfaction to [your]4403-my dear own mind , it is not necessary for [me]119-lucilla , for [I]119-lucilla have all [my]119-lucilla plans laid . "[119-lucilla] It would be quite out of the question to attempt any explanation of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's feelings when [he]115-mr cavendish read this letter . [His]115-mr cavendish utter bewilderment , [his]115-mr cavendish terror , [his]115-mr cavendish rage , [his]115-mr cavendish final helpless sense that it would be utterly hopeless for [him]115-mr cavendish , or [half a dozen men]3176-half a dozen men , to enter the field against this curious complication of [unknown friends]3177-unknown friends and [open enemies]3178-open enemies and [generous protectors]3179-generous protectors , took away from [him]115-mr cavendish the last remnant of courage . [He]115-mr cavendish did not know what to do or to think . [He]115-mr cavendish swallowed [his]115-mr cavendish coffee with a sense of despair , and sent the rest of [his]115-mr cavendish breakfast away untasted ; thus betraying , without intending it , [his]115-mr cavendish emotions to [[his]115-mr cavendish kitchen]3180-his kitchen . " It stands to reason as there 's a cause for it , "[115-mr cavendish] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's domestics concluded in committee of [the whole house]3181-the whole house ; and surely , if [ever man]3182-ever man had good reason for not eating [his]115-mr cavendish breakfast , it was [he]115-mr cavendish . When [he]115-mr cavendish had gone over it all again till [his]115-mr cavendish head had grown utterly confused and [his]115-mr cavendish thoughts were all topsy - turvy , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish took a sudden resolution . [He]115-mr cavendish went [upstairs]362-upstairs and changed [his]115-mr cavendish dress with a certain solemnity . [He]115-mr cavendish made a toilette more careful than if [he]115-mr cavendish were going , as [he]115-mr cavendish once had gone , to propose . It was like [Nelson]210-nelson going into gala uniform for a battle . And then [he]115-mr cavendish went out to discover , if possible , what was coming to [him]115-mr cavendish . The difference was , that in this battle no honour , but only a possible salvage of reputation and fortunate escape , was to be gained . It is possible that [some people]443-some people may think [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's emotions too acute for all the danger to which [he]115-mr cavendish was exposed ; but no doubt every alarm gets intensified when [a man]285-a man broods on it , and thinks of nothing else for weeks at a time . All that [he]115-mr cavendish had to do at the present moment was to walk into [Carlingford]3-carlingford by the most frequented way , and to go up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , where [every house]3186-every house was open to [him]115-mr cavendish , and where [nobody]4434-nobody was so great a favourite as [he]115-mr cavendish . There were as many chances in [his]115-mr cavendish favour that [he]115-mr cavendish would not in [that friendly neighbourhood]3188-that friendly neighbourhood encounter [[his]115-mr cavendish one enemy]3189-his one enemy , as there is for [every man who goes into action that the bullet which is predestined to strike]3190-every man who goes into action that the bullet which is predestined to strike [somebody]312-somebody will not be directed to [him]115-mr cavendish ; but then [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had not the excitement of personal conflict , nor the kind of security which is given by sharing a risk with [a great many other people]3192-a great many other people . And to see everything smiling and serene around , and yet to know that the most deadly danger may arrive to [you]3193-you at any innocent opening , or round the first street - corner , is a kind of risk which naturally tells upon the nerves more than a more open peril . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish met [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor was good enough to stop [his]115-mr cavendish brougham and keep [him]115-mr cavendish in conversation for five minutes with [his]115-mr cavendish back to [the foe]3195-the foe , if foe there was approaching ; and then [he]115-mr cavendish met [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who all but kissed [him]115-mr cavendish , and was so glad to see [him]115-mr cavendish again , and so pleased that [he]115-mr cavendish was in time to make acquaintance with [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , and so sure that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would be quite happy now [he]115-mr cavendish had come back . " Perhaps [I]3197-the injudicious old lady ought not to say so , but [I]3197-the injudicious old lady know [she]119-lucilla has missed [you]115-mr cavendish , "[3197-the injudicious old lady] said [the injudicious old lady]3197-the injudicious old lady ; and [she]3197-the injudicious old lady took both [his]115-mr cavendish hands and held [the miserable man]3198-the miserable man in a kind of pillory , from whence [he]115-mr cavendish gazed with despairing eyes over [her]3197-the injudicious old lady shoulder , feeling sure that now was the fatal moment , and that [[his]115-mr cavendish enemy]3199-his enemy must be coming . But [fortune]211-fortune still favoured [him]115-mr cavendish , as it happened . [He]115-mr cavendish had the presence of mind to say , " [I]115-mr cavendish am going to call on [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[115-mr cavendish] and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley dropped [his]115-mr cavendish hands on the instant as if they burned [her]96-mrs chiley , and patted [him]115-mr cavendish on the arm and sent [him]115-mr cavendish away . " [She]88-miss marjoribanks is sure to be in just now , and [I]96-mrs chiley am so glad ; and , [[my]96-mrs chiley dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear need not mind [me]96-mrs chiley , for [I]96-mrs chiley am both [[your]4403-my dear friends]4408-your friends , "[96-mrs chiley] [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said . But when [he]115-mr cavendish was delivered from that danger , something still more formidable awaited [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man . [He]115-mr cavendish could not believe [his]115-mr cavendish eyes at first , nor conceive it possible that [Fate]212-fate would have such a spite against [him]115-mr cavendish ; but there was no mistaking the crumpled dress , any more than the straight eyebrows and flashing oblique glances that had already found [him]115-mr cavendish out . Of all the horrible chances in [the world]331-the world , it was [Barbara]120-barbara[Barbara]120-barbara , who had a right to think [he]115-mr cavendish had deserted [her]120-barbara on the previous night , and with whom [his]115-mr cavendish next interview could not be otherwise than stormy — who thus appeared like a lion in [his]115-mr cavendish way . When [he]115-mr cavendish saw what awaited [him]115-mr cavendish , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish lost courage . [His]115-mr cavendish heart sank down into unfathomable depths . [He]115-mr cavendish did not know what [he]115-mr cavendish could say to [her]120-barbara to shorten the inevitable interview , nor how [he]115-mr cavendish could escape , nor how hinder [her]120-barbara from discovering that it was [Lucilla]119-lucilla [he]115-mr cavendish was going to see ; and [he]115-mr cavendish had no longer any doubt in [his]115-mr cavendish mind that while [he]115-mr cavendish was thus engaged [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon must inevitably appear . If [he]115-mr cavendish had had time to think of [ordinary subjects]3203-ordinary subjects , [he]115-mr cavendish would have been sufficiently annoyed at the idea of an interview with [Barbara]120-barbara in broad daylight on [the sacred soil of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , where [all the world]1095-all the world could or might be [spectators]3206-spectators]3204-the sacred soil of grange lane , where all the world could or might be spectators ; but such a merely prudential sentiment was entirely swallowed up to - day in much more urgent considerations . [He]115-mr cavendish would have been content just now , in the horror of the moment , to plight [his]115-mr cavendish troth to [Barbara]120-barbara by way of getting rid of [her]120-barbara , and leaving [his]115-mr cavendish path clear ; but [he]115-mr cavendish could not stop [her]120-barbara or [himself]115-mr cavendish from advancing , and dared not give any vent to the panic which was consuming [his]115-mr cavendish soul . " Oh , [I]120-barbara am sure [I]120-barbara never thought of seeing [you]115-mr cavendish here , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , "[120-barbara] said [Barbara]120-barbara , with a toss of [her]120-barbara head . [She]120-barbara would have done a great deal to secure [[her]120-barbara wavering lover]3207-her wavering lover , but [she]120-barbara could not be amiable at a moment when [she]120-barbara had [him]3207-her wavering lover at a disadvantage . " Perhaps [you]115-mr cavendish are going to see [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[3208-the foolish young woman] said [the foolish young woman]3208-the foolish young woman . To tell the truth , [she]3208-the foolish young woman did not suspect [him]3207-her wavering lover of any such treachery ; but [her]3208-the foolish young woman heart was beating louder than usual , and [she]3208-the foolish young woman had the best position of the two , or thought [she]3208-the foolish young woman had , and chose what [she]3208-the foolish young woman supposed the most aggravating thing to say . But it is always hard to tell what [a man]285-a man may do when [he]285-a man is in a state of despair . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish looked [her]3208-the foolish young woman in the face with the composure of desperation , though [she]3208-the foolish young woman did not know that . All that [he]115-mr cavendish was able to think of was how to get rid of [her]3208-the foolish young woman soonest , and to be able to continue [his]115-mr cavendish way . " Yes , [I]115-mr cavendish am going to see [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said , with a face which extremity rendered stolid and impassible . As for [poor Barbara]120-barbara , [her]120-barbara colour changed in a moment . The very least that [she]3208-the foolish young woman had a right to expect was that [he]115-mr cavendish should have asked [her]3208-the foolish young woman pardon , put [himself]115-mr cavendish at [her]3208-the foolish young woman feet ; and [her]3208-the foolish young woman mingled spite and humiliation and mortification at this response were beyond telling . [Her]3208-the foolish young woman cheeks blazed with sudden rage , [her]3208-the foolish young woman passion was so furious that [she]3208-the foolish young woman actually did what [he]115-mr cavendish wanted and stood out of [his]115-mr cavendish way , and made [him]115-mr cavendish an imperious sign to pass on and leave [her]3208-the foolish young woman . But even then [she]3208-the foolish young woman did not expect to be taken at [her]3208-the foolish young woman word . When [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish took off [his]115-mr cavendish hat in that heartless way and passed on , [Barbara]120-barbara stood aghast , not able to believe [her]120-barbara senses . Had [he]115-mr cavendish really passed and left [her]120-barbara , [she]120-barbara who had done so much for [him]115-mr cavendish ? Had [he]115-mr cavendish actually gone over to [[her]3208-the foolish young woman adversary]1133-her adversary before [her]3208-the foolish young woman very eyes ? [She]120-barbara stood stock - still when [he]115-mr cavendish left [her]120-barbara , gazing after [him]115-mr cavendish , blazing with rage and despite , and scarcely able to keep [herself]120-barbara from shrieking out the torrent of reproaches and vituperations that were in [her]120-barbara mind . [She]120-barbara made no attempt whatever to hide [her]120-barbara wrath or jealous curiosity from any eyes that might be there to see ; but to be sure [she]120-barbara had , as [[her]120-barbara sister]1483-her sister said , no proper pride . If [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had carried out [his]115-mr cavendish intentions , the chances are that [Barbara]120-barbara , driven desperate , would have rushed after [him]115-mr cavendish , and found some means of breaking in upon [his]115-mr cavendish interview with [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; but after all this badgering , [he]115-mr cavendish had not the courage to carry out [his]115-mr cavendish intentions . [He]115-mr cavendish looked down [the long sunshiny line of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3212-the long sunshiny line of grange lane with a sickening sense that any of these doors might open at any moment , and [his]115-mr cavendish fate rush out upon [him]115-mr cavendish . There was not [a soul to be seen]3213-a soul to be seen , but that only made it all the more likely to poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's distempered fancy that [somebody]312-somebody was coming . [He]115-mr cavendish had not even a single thought at leisure to give to [Barbara]120-barbara , and never asked [himself]115-mr cavendish whether or not [she]120-barbara was standing watching [him]115-mr cavendish . All [his]115-mr cavendish senses and faculties were engaged forecasting what might happen to [him]115-mr cavendish before [he]115-mr cavendish could reach [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's house]771-dr marjoribanks 's house . [He]115-mr cavendish was approaching [it]3216-it from [the lower end of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3217-the lower end of grange lane , and consequently had everything to risk ; and when [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum 's door opened , and [all the nurses]3218-all the nurses and [all the children]1469-all the children poured out , [the unfortunate man]360-the unfortunate man felt [his]115-mr cavendish heart jump , and drop again , if possible , lower than ever . It was this that drove [him]115-mr cavendish , instead of going on to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , to take refuge in [[[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister 's house]3222-his sister 's house , where the door happened to be open . [He]115-mr cavendish rushed in [there]4723-there , and took breath , and was safe for the instant . But [Barbara]120-barbara , for [her]120-barbara part , watching [him]115-mr cavendish , divined none of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's reasons . [Her]120-barbara heart too gave a jump , and [her]120-barbara wrath cooled down miraculously . No doubt it was a little impatience at being questioned which had made [him]115-mr cavendish answer as [he]115-mr cavendish did . [He]115-mr cavendish had not gone to [Lucilla]119-lucilla[he]115-mr cavendish had not deserted [her]120-barbara standard , who had always met [him]115-mr cavendish half - way , and done so much for [him]115-mr cavendish . [Barbara]120-barbara calmed down as [she]120-barbara saw [him]115-mr cavendish enter at [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's door . After having thus witnessed [his]115-mr cavendish safe exit , [she]120-barbara felt at liberty to go back and return to [her]120-barbara own affairs , and prepare [her]120-barbara toilette for the evening ; for it moved [her]120-barbara very little less than [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish to know that it was Thursday , and that there was no telling what might happen that night . As for [the hero of all this commotion]3224-the hero of all this commotion , [he]115-mr cavendish went and buried [himself]115-mr cavendish in [[Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's back drawing - room]3225-mrs woodburn 's back drawing - room , and threw [himself]115-mr cavendish on the sofa in the dark corner , and wiped [his]115-mr cavendish forehead like the Archdeacon . It was not [his]115-mr cavendish fault if events had overwhelmed [him]115-mr cavendish . If [he]115-mr cavendish had not met in succession [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley and [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , [he]115-mr cavendish would have gone right to [Lucilla]119-lucilla without stopping to question [himself]115-mr cavendish further — but [he]115-mr cavendish could not bear all this accumulation . Panic had seized upon [him]115-mr cavendish , and this panic wrought more effectually than all argument . It was so terrible to live under such a shadow , that [he]115-mr cavendish felt it must be put an end to . If only [he]115-mr cavendish were left at rest for this moment , [he]115-mr cavendish felt that [he]115-mr cavendish could make up [his]115-mr cavendish mind to take the perilous leap at night , and dare everything . " It ca n't be worse than ruin , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said to [himself]115-mr cavendish , and tried not to think that for [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister it might be something even worse than ruin . But the first thing of all was to get a little rest in the meantime , and hide [himself]115-mr cavendish , and forget the nightmare that was seated on [his]115-mr cavendish shoulders . When [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn came to [him]115-mr cavendish in haste , and saw [his]115-mr cavendish careful dress and pale looks , [she]99-mrs woodburn was frightened for the moment . [She]99-mrs woodburn thought it possible for one second that despair had driven [him]115-mr cavendish out of [his]115-mr cavendish wits , and that there might be , for anything [she]99-mrs woodburn could tell , a little bottle of prussic acid in [his]115-mr cavendish waistcoat pocket . That was [her]99-mrs woodburn first idea , and [her]99-mrs woodburn second was that [he]115-mr cavendish was going to carry out at last [his]115-mr cavendish most wise and laudable resolution of proposing to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and that it was this — naturally a serious and hazardous enterprise — which made [him]115-mr cavendish look so pale . " [Harry]165-harry , if [you]165-harry are going to [Lucilla]119-lucilla — — ! "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn ; " wait and rest [yourself]165-harry a little , and [I]5894-the anxious sister will get [you]165-harry a glass of wine . Keep still ; there 's some Tokay , "[5894-the anxious sister] said [the anxious sister]5894-the anxious sister . " Do n't [you]165-harry go and worry [yourself]165-harry . [You]165-harry shall see [nobody]4434-nobody . [I]99-mrs woodburn 'll bring it [you]165-harry with [my]99-mrs woodburn own hand . "[99-mrs woodburn] " Oh , confound [the Tokay]213-the tokay ! "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " [I]115-mr cavendish know what [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's Tokay is — if that mattered . Look here , [I]115-mr cavendish want to speak to [you]165-harry . [I]115-mr cavendish was going to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , but [I]115-mr cavendish 'm not up to it . Oh , not in the way [you]165-harry think ! Do n't be [a fool]717-a fool like [everybody]300-everybody . [I]115-mr cavendish tell [you]165-harry [she]119-lucilla would n't have [me]115-mr cavendish , and [I]115-mr cavendish wo n't ask [her]119-lucilla . Read this , which is much more to the purpose , "[115-mr cavendish] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish added , taking out [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's letter . [He]115-mr cavendish watched [her]88-miss marjoribanks , while [she]88-miss marjoribanks read it , with that sense of contempt and superiority which [a man]285-a man naturally feels who has advanced much beyond the point in any special matter at which [[his]285-a man interlocutor]3229-his interlocutor is still stationary . [He]115-mr cavendish even smiled at [her]88-miss marjoribanks cry of horror and amazement , and found the agitation [she]88-miss marjoribanks showed ridiculous . " Do n't make a row about it , "[115-mr cavendish] [he]115-mr cavendish said , regaining [his]115-mr cavendish colour as [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister lost [hers]577-his sister . " It 's all right . [I]115-mr cavendish ca n't ask [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla to have [me]115-mr cavendish after that , but [I]115-mr cavendish mean to put [my]115-mr cavendish trust in [her]119-lucilla , as [she]119-lucilla says . [I]115-mr cavendish was going to ask [her]119-lucilla to explain ; but after all , on thinking of it , [I]115-mr cavendish do n't see the good of explanations , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with lofty tranquillity . " The fact is , [she]119-lucilla is right , [Nelly]176-helen , and , stand or fall , [we]6450-we 'll have it out to - night . "[115-mr cavendish] But [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was scarcely in a condition to reply , much less to give any advice . " Oh , good heavens ! what does [she]119-lucilla know ? "[5741-the trembling woman] cried [the trembling woman]5741-the trembling woman . " What do [you]115-mr cavendish suppose [she]119-lucilla can know ? [She]119-lucilla gave [me]5741-the trembling woman a dreadful fright , coming and asking about [you]115-mr cavendish and [your]115-mr cavendish name . And then [she]119-lucilla never was [a great friend of [mine]5741-the trembling woman]3146-a great friend of mine — and if [she]119-lucilla should say anything to [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn ! Oh , [Harry]165-harry , go away , go away , and do n't face [her]119-lucilla . [You]165-harry know [you]115-mr cavendish slighted [her]119-lucilla , and [she]119-lucilla is laying a snare for [us]6452-us . Oh , [Harry]165-harry , go away ! [She]119-lucilla ca n't do [you]165-harry much harm , but [she]119-lucilla could ruin [me]5741-the trembling woman , and any little peace [I]5741-the trembling woman have ! [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn would never — never forgive — [he]6453-he would be frantic , [you]165-harry know . It has always been [he]6453-he that made a fuss about [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes — and , good heavens ! to be in [a girl]4462-a girl 's power , and [she]119-lucilla one that [you]115-mr cavendish have slighted , [Harry]165-harry ! Oh , for Heaven 's sake , for pity 's sake , if [you]165-harry care anything for [me]5741-the trembling woman — — "[5741-the trembling woman] " Hold [your]165-harry tongue , [Nelly]176-helen , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " Do n't make a row . What on earth is the use of Heaven's - saking ? [I]115-mr cavendish tell [you]165-harry [I]115-mr cavendish am going to make an end of it . If [I]115-mr cavendish were to run away now , it would turn up again at some other corner , and some other moment . Give [me]115-mr cavendish a pen and a bit of paper . [I]115-mr cavendish will write a note , and say [I]115-mr cavendish am coming . [I]115-mr cavendish do n't want any explanations . If it 's all a mistake , so much the better ; but [I]115-mr cavendish 'm going to face it out to - night . "[115-mr cavendish] It was some time before [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn recovered [her]99-mrs woodburn senses ; but in the meantime [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother wrote Lucilla [his]1449-her brother note , and in sight of [[his]1449-her brother sister]577-his sister 's agitation felt [himself]1449-her brother perfectly composed and serene and manful . It even made [him]1449-her brother complaisant to feel the difference that there was , when the emergency really arrived at last , between [his]1449-her brother own manly calm and [her]99-mrs woodburn womanish panic . But then it was for [herself]99-mrs woodburn that [she]99-mrs woodburn was afraid , lest [[her]99-mrs woodburn husband]283-her husband should find out that [she]99-mrs woodburn was not [one of [the Cavendishes]160-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes . " [You]99-mrs woodburn must have been giving [yourself]99-mrs woodburn airs on the subject , "[115-mr cavendish] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said , as [he]115-mr cavendish fastened up [his]115-mr cavendish note . " [I]115-mr cavendish never was so foolish as that , for [my]115-mr cavendish part ; "[115-mr cavendish] and naturally the more [he]115-mr cavendish admired [his]115-mr cavendish own steadiness and courage , the steadier and more courageous [he]115-mr cavendish grew — or at least so [he]115-mr cavendish felt for the moment , with [her]99-mrs woodburn terror before [his]115-mr cavendish eyes . " If [you]115-mr cavendish do go , "[99-mrs woodburn] said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn at last , " oh , [Harry]165-harry , for goodness ' sake , mind that [you]115-mr cavendish deny everything . If [you]115-mr cavendish confess to anything , it will all be proved against [you]115-mr cavendish ; do n't allow a single thing that 's said to [you]115-mr cavendish . It is a mistaken identity , [you]115-mr cavendish know — that is what it is ; there was a case in the papers just the other day . Oh , [Harry]165-harry , for Heaven 's sake do n't be weak!—deny everything ; [you]115-mr cavendish do n't know anything about it — [you]115-mr cavendish do n't know what [they]6455-they mean — [you]115-mr cavendish ca n't understand — — "[99-mrs woodburn] " It is [I]115-mr cavendish that have to do it , [Nelly]176-helen , "[115-mr cavendish] said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , more and more tranquil and superior . " [You]176-helen must let [me]115-mr cavendish do it [my]115-mr cavendish way ; "[115-mr cavendish] and [he]115-mr cavendish was very kind and reassuring to [her]99-mrs woodburn in [his]115-mr cavendish composure . This was how things ought to be ; and it was astonishing how much [he]115-mr cavendish gained in [his]115-mr cavendish own mind and estimation by [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's panic . Being [the stronger vessel]3236-the stronger vessel , [he]115-mr cavendish was of course superior to all that . But somehow when [he]115-mr cavendish had got back to [[his]115-mr cavendish own house]6297-his own house again , and had no longer the spectacle of [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister 's terror before [him]115-mr cavendish , the courage began to ooze out of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's finger - points ; [he]115-mr cavendish tried hard to stimulate [himself]115-mr cavendish up to the same point , and to regain that lofty and assured position ; but as the evening approached , matters grew rather worse than better . [He]115-mr cavendish did not turn and flee , because flight , in the present alarmed and touchy state of public opinion , would have equally been destruction ; and [nobody]4434-nobody could answer for it how far , if [he]115-mr cavendish failed to obey [her]99-mrs woodburn , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's discretion might go . And thus the eventful evening fell , and the sun went down , which was to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish as if it might be the last sun [he]115-mr cavendish should ever ( metaphorically ) see — while , in the meantime , [all the other people]3240-all the other people dressed for dinner as if nothing was going to happen , and as if it was merely a Thursday like other Thursdays , which was coming to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [Lucilla]119-lucilla waited till twelve o'clock , as [she]119-lucilla had said , for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's visit ; and so mingled are human sentiments , even in the mind of [a person of genius]3241-a person of genius , that there is no doubt [she]119-lucilla was at once a little disappointed , and that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish gained largely in [her]119-lucilla estimation by not coming . [Her]119-lucilla pity began to be mingled by a certain respect , of which , to tell the truth , [he]115-mr cavendish was not worthy ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not know that it was circumstances , and not self - regard , or any sense of dignity , that had kept [him]115-mr cavendish back . With the truest consideration , it was in [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had placed [herself]119-lucilla to await [his]115-mr cavendish visit ; for [she]119-lucilla had made up [her]119-lucilla mind that [he]115-mr cavendish should not be disturbed this time by any untimely morning caller . But as [she]119-lucilla sat at the window and looked out upon [the garden]695-the garden , and was tantalised by fifty successive ringings of the bell , none of which heralded [her]119-lucilla expected visitor , a gentler sentiment gradually grew in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind . Perhaps it would not be just to call it positively regret ; but yet [she]119-lucilla could not help a kind of impression that if [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had never come to [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and if [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had never been so weak as to be drawn aside by [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , and if everything had gone as might have been expected from first appearances — that , on the whole , it might have been well . After all , [he]115-mr cavendish had a great many good qualities . [He]115-mr cavendish had yielded to panic for the moment , but ( so far as [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew ) [he]115-mr cavendish was now girding up [his]115-mr cavendish loins to meet the emergency in a creditable way ; and if , as has been just said , nothing had come in the way — if there had been no [Archdeacon]199-general travers , no [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , no [Barbara]120-barbara — if [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern had died , as was to have been expected , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish been elected for [Carlingford]3-carlingford — then [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not help a momentary sense that the arrangement altogether might have been a not undesirable one . Now , of course , all that was at an end . By dexterous management the crisis might be tided over , and the worst avoided ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla became regretfully conscious that now no fate higher than [Barbara]120-barbara was possible for [the unfortunate man who might once , and with hope , have aspired to [herself]120-barbara]3245-the unfortunate man who might once , and with hope , have aspired to herself . It was very sad , but there was no help for it . A certain tenderness of compassion entered [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's bosom as [she]119-lucilla realised this change . It would be hard if [a woman]4411-a woman did not pity [a man thus shut out by hard fate from any possibility of ever becoming the companion of]3247-a man thus shut out by hard fate from any possibility of ever becoming the companion of [her]4411-a woman existence — [a man who , on the whole , had many capabilities , yet whose highest fortune in life]3248-a man who , on the whole , had many capabilities , yet whose highest fortune in life could not mount above [Barbara Lake]120-barbara ! This thought filled [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart with gentle regret . It was sad , but it was inevitable ; and when [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's note was brought to [her]119-lucilla , in which [he]115-mr cavendish said simply , and very briefly , that though not sure whether [he]115-mr cavendish understood the meaning of [her]119-lucilla letter , [he]115-mr cavendish should certainly do [himself]115-mr cavendish the pleasure of accepting as usual [her]119-lucilla kind invitation , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's regret grew more and more profound . [Such a man , who had been capable of appreciating [herself]120-barbara]3249-such a man , who had been capable of appreciating herself , to think that , having known [her]119-lucilla , [he]115-mr cavendish should decline upon [Barbara]120-barbara ! The pity was entirely disinterested , for [nobody]4434-nobody knew better than [Lucilla]119-lucilla that , under the circumstances , no other arrangement was possible . [He]115-mr cavendish might marry [[the drawing - master]347-the drawing - master 's daughter]808-the drawing - master 's daughter , but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was too well aware of [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friends]1868-her friends , and to [her]88-miss marjoribanks position in [society]444-society , to have given [her]88-miss marjoribanks consent to [his]115-mr cavendish marriage with [[anybody]313-anybody 's daughter]3256-anybody 's daughter in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . But still it was a pity — [nobody]4434-nobody could say that it was not a pity — [a man so visibly capable of better things]3258-a man so visibly capable of better things . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , however , could not afford to waste [her]119-lucilla morning in unprofitable regrets . An evening so critical and conclusive had to be provided for in many different ways . Among other things , [she]119-lucilla had to invite , or rather command , the presence of [a guest whom , to tell the truth]3259-a guest whom , to tell the truth , [she]119-lucilla had no particular desire to see . [The Archdeacon]199-general travers was only [a man]285-a man when all was said , and might change [his]199-general travers mind like [other men]2341-other men ; and to bring [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane in the evening , looking interesting , as , to be sure , [she]119-lucilla could look by times , after that unpleasant exhibition of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's feelings , was naturally a trial to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley had drawn back once before , and that when [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer was young , and no doubt a great deal more attractive than at present ; and now that [she]133-mrs mortimer was [a widow , forlorn and faded]3262-a widow , forlorn and faded , it would be no wonder if [he]170-mr beverley were to draw back , especially , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla acknowledged to [herself]119-lucilla , when [he]170-mr beverley saw the ancient object of [his]170-mr beverley affections in [her]119-lucilla own society , and among all [the fresh young faces of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3263-the fresh young faces of grange lane : and if [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon should draw back , and leave [the field]412-the field open , and perhaps [the Doctor , who ought to know better]3266-the doctor , who ought to know better , should step in — when [she]119-lucilla had got so far , [Lucilla]119-lucilla rose up and shook out [her]119-lucilla draperies , as if by way of shaking off the disagreeable idea . " At all events [I]119-lucilla have to do [my]119-lucilla duty , "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla . And thus it was with that last and most exquisite refinement of well - doing , the thought that [she]133-mrs mortimer might possibly be going to harm [herself]133-mrs mortimer in benefiting [others]2591-others , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks heroically put on [her]88-miss marjoribanks hat , and issued forth in the dinner - hour of [the little pupils]3268-the little pupils , to invite [[her]88-miss marjoribanks last and most important guest]3269-her last and most important guest . This period of suspense had not been by any means a happy or comfortable period for [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . [The poor widow]5740-the poor widow was living in a constant expectation of something happening , whereas [her]133-mrs mortimer only true policy was to have made up [her]133-mrs mortimer mind that nothing would ever happen , and shaped [herself]133-mrs mortimer accordingly to [her]133-mrs mortimer life . Instead of eating [her]133-mrs mortimer dinner as [she]133-mrs mortimer ought to have done at that hour of leisure , and fortifying [herself]133-mrs mortimer for the weary afternoon 's work , [she]133-mrs mortimer was sitting as usual at the window when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks came to the door . And if it was a tedious business looking out of the window when the rain was drenching the four walls of [the garden]695-the garden and breaking down the flowers , and reducing all the poor little shrubs to abject misery , it could not be said to be much more cheerful in the sunshine , when pleasant sounds came in over [that enclosure]3272-that enclosure — voices and footsteps of [people who might be called alive]3273-people who might be called alive , while [this solitary woman]3274-this solitary woman was buried , and had nothing to do with life . Such a fate may be accepted when [people]505-people make up [their]505-people minds to it ; but when , so far from making up [one]4465-one 's mind , [one]4465-one fixes [one]4465-one 's thoughts upon the life outside , and fancies that every moment the call may come , and [one]4465-one may find [one]4465-one 's place again in [the active world]3281-the active world , the tedium grows more and more insupportable . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , naturally [she]119-lucilla could not see any reason why [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer should sit at the window — why [she]133-mrs mortimer could not content [herself]133-mrs mortimer , and eat [her]133-mrs mortimer dinner instead . " There are a great many people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford who have not nearly such a pleasant lookout , "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla said ; " for [my]119-lucilla part , [I]119-lucilla think [it]6456-it is [a very pretty garden]6457-a very pretty garden . [The wistaria]6458-the wistaria has grown quite nice , and there is a little of everything , "[119-lucilla] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and , so far as that went , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was no doubt [the best judge]3282-the best judge , having done it all [herself]88-miss marjoribanks . " Oh , yes , it is very pretty ; and [I]1180-the widow am sure [I]1180-the widow am very grateful to [Providence]107-providence for giving [me]1180-the widow such [a home]6459-a home , "[1180-the widow] said [the widow]1180-the widow ; but [she]1180-the widow sighed , poor soul , as [she]1180-the widow said it : for , to tell the truth , though [she]1180-the widow was not so young as [she]1180-the widow once was , it takes [some people]443-some people a long time to find out that [they]443-some people [themselves]443-some people are growing old , and have done with life . And then outside , in that existence which [she]1180-the widow could hear but could not see , there was one figure which was wonderfully interesting to poor [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ; which is a complication which has a remarkable effect on the question of content or discontent . " [You]119-lucilla ought to take a walk every day , "[88-miss marjoribanks] said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " that is what is the matter with [you]119-lucilla ; but , in the meantime , there is something else [I]119-lucilla want [you]119-lucilla to do . This is Thursday , [you]119-lucilla know , and [I]119-lucilla have always [some people]443-some people on Thursday . It is not a party — it is only an Evening — and no dress to speak of . [Your]119-lucilla black silk will look quite nice , and be all that is necessary . Black is very becoming to [some people]443-some people , "[119-lucilla] said [Lucilla]119-lucilla reflectively . [She]119-lucilla looked at [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer with [her]133-mrs mortimer head a little on one side , and saw in a moment , with the rapid glance of genius , just what [she]133-mrs mortimer wanted . " And some lace for [your]119-lucilla head , "[88-miss marjoribanks] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added . " [I]88-miss marjoribanks do n't think [you]119-lucilla have gone off at all , and [I]88-miss marjoribanks am sure [you]119-lucilla will look very nice . It is at nine o'clock . "[88-miss marjoribanks] " This evening , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! "[133-mrs mortimer] said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , faintly : " but [you]119-lucilla know [I]133-mrs mortimer never go out — [I]133-mrs mortimer am not fit for society . Oh , do n't ask [me]133-mrs mortimer , please ! Since poor [Edward]190-edward died — — ' "[133-mrs mortimer] Yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[133-mrs mortimer] it must have been a great loss , [I]0-i am sure ; though [I]0-i ca n't say [I]0-i mind going into [a room]3285-a room alone , as [some people]443-some people do ; but [you]3287-you know [you]3287-you can avoid that , if [you]3287-you like , by coming early . Come at eight , and there will be [nobody]4434-nobody in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , and [you]3287-you can choose [[your]3287-you own corner]3290-your own corner . Put it quite back — at the back of [your]3287-you head , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a little anxiety . "[0-i] [I]0-i could show [you]3287-you how if [I]0-i had the lace . [I]0-i do so want [you]3287-you to look nice . Oh , never mind the fashion . When [one]4465-one has a style of [one]4465-one 's own , it is always twenty times better . Put it as [you]3287-you used to wear it before [you]3287-you were married ; and then , with that nice black silk — — " "[119-lucilla] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , do n't ask [me]0-i , " said [the widow]1180-the widow . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i shall not know how to talk , nor look , nor anything ; and then [I]0-i know [nobody]4434-nobody ; and then — — " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [you]4403-my dear have always [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with tender reproach . "[4403-my dear] [I]0-i am so sorry [I]0-i ca n't stop any longer . [I]0-i leave it quite to [your]3287-you own taste about the lace . And [you]3287-you will find [people]505-people [you]3287-you know , [you]3287-you may be quite sure of that . Remember , not later than nine o'clock ; and come at eight if [you]3287-you do n't like to come into [the room]395-the room by [yourself]3287-you . Good - bye now . [I]0-i want [you]3287-you to look very nice to - night , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , giving [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friend]503-her friend an affectionate kiss ; "[0-i] [you]3287-you must , for [my]0-i sake . " "[0-i] But , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — — " cried [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . It was vain to make any further protest , however , for [Lucilla]119-lucilla was gone , having , in the first place , communicated [her]119-lucilla requirements to [Mary Jane]184-mary jane , who was not likely to forget , nor to let [[her]184-mary jane mistress]5722-her mistress be late . "[119-lucilla] And mind [she]119-lucilla is nice , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks emphatically , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks went out at the door . It was necessary [she]119-lucilla should be nice ; without that the intended situation which [Lucilla]119-lucilla was preparing — the grand finale of [her]119-lucilla exertions — would fall flat , and probably fail of its effect . For this it was necessary that [the widow]1180-the widow should look not only pretty , but interesting , and a little pathetic , and all that [a widow]910-a widow should look when first dragged back into society . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks gave a momentary sigh as [she]88-miss marjoribanks emerged from the garden door , and could not but feel conscious that in all this [she]88-miss marjoribanks might be preparing the most dread discomfiture and downfall for [herself]88-miss marjoribanks . Even if it passed over as it ought to do , and [nobody]4434-nobody was charmed but [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who was [the right person to be charmed]6469-the right person to be charmed , [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt that after this [she]119-lucilla never could have that entire confidence in [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father which [she]119-lucilla had had up to this moment . The incipient sentiment [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had exhibited was one that struck at the roots of all faith in [him]292-her father as [a father]6471-a father ; and [every person of sensibility]6472-every person of sensibility will at once perceive how painful such a suggestion must have been to the mind of [a young woman so entirely devoted as was [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to the consolation and comfort of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks dear papa]366-her dear papa]6473-a young woman so entirely devoted as was miss marjoribanks to the consolation and comfort of her dear papa . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not allowed to spend the rest of this momentous afternoon in maturing [her]119-lucilla plans , as might have been necessary to a lesser intelligence ; and when the refreshing moment came at which [she]119-lucilla could have [her]119-lucilla cup of tea before preparing for the fatigues of the evening , it was [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley who came to [assist at that ceremony]6475-assist at that ceremony . [The old lady]870-the old lady came in with an important air , and gave [Lucilla]119-lucilla a long , lingering kiss , as [old ladies]6477-old ladies sometimes do when [they]6477-old ladies particularly mean it . "[119-lucilla] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i am not going to stay a moment , but [I]0-i thought [you]4403-my dear might have something to tell [me]0-i , " [the kind old woman]2441-the kind old woman said , arranging [herself]0-i in [her]2441-the kind old woman chair with the satisfaction of [a listener who expects to be confided in]6479-a listener who expects to be confided in . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who had no clue to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's special curiosity , and who had a good many things on [her]119-lucilla mind just at that moment which [she]119-lucilla rather preferred not to talk about , [she]119-lucilla was for once struck with veritable astonishment , and did not know what to say . "[4403-my dear] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , what should [I]0-i have to tell [you]96-mrs chiley ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[96-mrs chiley] [You]96-mrs chiley know very well where [I]0-i should go the very first moment if anything happened ; " and by way of staving off more particular questions , [she]119-lucilla took [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend a cup of tea . "[96-mrs chiley] Yes , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i hope so , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , but at the same time [her]96-mrs chiley disappointment was evident . "[96-mrs chiley] It is very nice , thank [you]96-mrs chiley[your]96-mrs chiley tea is always nice , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — but it was not that [I]0-i was thinking of . [I]0-i ca n't understand how it is , [I]0-i am sure . [I]0-i saw [him]3299-he to - day with [my]0-i own eyes , and could not help seeing how anxious [he]3299-he was looking ! [I]0-i hope , [I]0-i do hope , [you]119-lucilla have not been so cruel as to refuse [him]3299-he , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — and all for something that is not [his]3299-he fault , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow , or that could be explained , [you]119-lucilla may be sure . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks grew more and more surprised as [she]88-miss marjoribanks listened . [She]88-miss marjoribanks put away the kettle without filling the teapot , and left [her]88-miss marjoribanks own cup standing untasted , and went and sat down on the stool by [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's feet . "[3299-he] Tell [me]0-i whom [I]0-i have refused this time , for [I]0-i do n't know anything about it , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and then [[her]119-lucilla visitor]813-her visitor burst forth . "[0-i] It must be all that creature 's fault ! [He]3299-he told [me]0-i [he]3299-he was coming [here]4529-here ; and to tell the truth , [I]0-i stood and watched [him]3299-he , for [you]119-lucilla know how interested [I]0-i am , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear ; and then a little while after [he]3299-he met [that Barbara]120-barbara . Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , why were [you]119-lucilla ever so foolish as to have [her]120-barbara [here]4529-here ? [I]0-i told [you]119-lucilla how it would end when [you]119-lucilla brought [those artist people]3304-those artist people about [[your]119-lucilla house]5518-your house . [They]3304-those artist people are [all a set of adventurers]3306-all a set of adventurers ! " cried [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . "[0-i] [I]0-i saw [them]3304-those artist people meet , and [I]0-i was so disgusted that [I]0-i did not know what [I]0-i was doing ; but [he]3299-he passed [her]120-barbara as nicely as possible . Just a civil word , [you]119-lucilla know , and then [he]3299-he was past . Just as [I]0-i would have done [myself]0-i ; for it is always best not to be uncivil to [anybody]313-anybody . [I]0-i could see [her]120-barbara standing as if [she]120-barbara had been struck with lightning ; and naturally , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i never thought anything else than that [he]3299-he had come [here]4529-here , and that all was right between [you]119-lucilla . Oh , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla are sure [you]119-lucilla have not refused [him]3299-he , " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , piteously ; "[119-lucilla] anyhow , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla need not mind telling [me]0-i . [I]0-i may be sorry , but [I]0-i will not blame [you]119-lucilla , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear . " "[0-i] [I]0-i have not refused [anybody]313-anybody , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a modest innocence that it was a pleasure to see ; "[0-i] but , [dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " [she]96-mrs chiley continued , raising [her]96-mrs chiley drooping eyelids , "[96-mrs chiley] [I]0-i think [you]96-mrs chiley make a mistake about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [My]0-i own opinion is that [Barbara]120-barbara would make [him]115-mr cavendish [a very nice wife]3312-a very nice wife . Oh , please , do n't be angry ! [I]0-i do n't mean to say , [you]96-mrs chiley know , that [I]0-i think [her]120-barbara quite what [one]4465-one would call nice — for [oneself]4465-one . But then [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen have such strange ways of thinking . [Many a girl whom [we]3316-we could not put up with]3315-many a girl whom we could not put up with is quite popular with [Them]574-the gentlemen , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a certain mild wonder at the inexplicable creatures whom [she]88-miss marjoribanks thus condescended to discuss . "[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [they]574-the gentlemen have a different standard , [you]96-mrs chiley know ; and for [my]0-i part , [I]0-i would advise [Mr Cavendish]3317-mr cavendish to marry [Barbara]120-barbara . [I]0-i think it is the best thing [he]3317-mr cavendish could do . " "[3317-mr cavendish] [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " cried [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , almost with a shriek of horror . [She]96-mrs chiley thought , as was perhaps natural , that there was some pique in what [[her]96-mrs chiley young companion]6482-her young companion said ; not doing [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks justice — as indeed [few people]1860-few people did — for that perfect truthfulness which it was [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's luck always to be able to maintain . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley thought it was [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend 's maidenly pride and determination not to take up the part of [a woman slighted or jilted]6485-a woman slighted or jilted . "[119-lucilla] [You]96-mrs chiley may refuse [him]3317-mr cavendish , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , if [your]96-mrs chiley heart is not with [him]3317-mr cavendish , " said [the old lady]870-the old lady ; "[96-mrs chiley] but [I]0-i would not be so hard upon [him]3317-mr cavendish as that , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow . [You]96-mrs chiley may say what [you]96-mrs chiley please , but [I]0-i always will think [him]3317-mr cavendish nice , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i know [I]0-i ought to be on [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's side , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , putting [her]96-mrs chiley handkerchief to [her]96-mrs chiley eyes ; "[0-i] but [I]0-i am [an old woman]4744-an old woman , and [I]0-i like [[my]0-i old friends]3322-my old friends best . Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it is not kind of [you]119-lucilla to keep up appearances with [me]0-i . [I]0-i wish [you]119-lucilla would give way a little . It would do [you]119-lucilla good , [[my]0-i darling]3323-my darling ; and [you]119-lucilla know [I]0-i might be both [[your]119-lucilla grandmothers]4888-your grandmothers , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [she]4744-an old woman cried , putting [her]4744-an old woman arm round [her]4744-an old woman favourite . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]4744-an old woman gave [[her]4744-an old woman old friend]1081-her old friend a close embrace , which was the only thing that even [her]4744-an old woman genius could suggest to do . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i have always [you]119-lucilla , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with touching eloquence ; and then [she]119-lucilla freed [herself]119-lucilla a little from [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's arms . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i do n't say , perhaps , that [everybody]300-everybody will receive [her]3326-her ; but [I]0-i mean to make an effort , for [my]0-i part ; and [I]0-i shall certainly tell [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish so if [he]115-mr cavendish ever speaks of it to [me]0-i . As for [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , [he]170-mr beverley is going to be married too . Did not [you]119-lucilla hear ? [He]170-mr beverley told [me]0-i all about it [himself]170-mr beverley one day , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[170-mr beverley] and [I]0-i will ask [him]170-mr beverley to - night if [I]0-i may not tell [you]119-lucilla who [the lady]3327-the lady is . It is quite a little romance , and [I]0-i hope [we]3328-we shall have two marriages , and it will make it quite gay for the winter . When [you]119-lucilla know all about it , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added tenderly , by way of breaking the shock , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am sure [you]119-lucilla will be pleased . " But instead of being pleased , [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was speechless for the moment . [Her]96-mrs chiley fresh old cheeks grew ashy with dismay and horror . "[119-lucilla] [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon too ! " [she]96-mrs chiley cried , gasping for breath . "[5143-the archdeacon] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [my]0-i dear?—and [you]119-lucilla ? " Then [the kind old lady]1889-the kind old lady held [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks fast , and sobbed over [her]1889-the kind old lady in the despair of the moment . To think , after all the pains that had been taken , and all the hopes and all the speculations , that neither [the one]6489-the one nor the other was coming to anything ! "[119-lucilla] If it should be [that General]3330-that general , after all — and [I]0-i can not abide [him]3330-that general , " sobbed [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's anxious friend]6490-lucilla 's anxious friend . But [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's genius carried [her]119-lucilla through this trial , as well as through all the others which [she]119-lucilla had yet encountered on [her]119-lucilla way . "[0-i] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] it is so good of [you]96-mrs chiley to care ; but if it had been that [I]0-i was thinking of , [I]0-i need never have come [home]287-home at all , [you]96-mrs chiley know ; and [my]0-i object in life is just what it has always been , to be a comfort to [papa]295-papa . " Upon which [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley kissed [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend once more with lingering meaning . "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i do n't know what [They]3334-they mean , " [she]96-mrs chiley said , with indignation ; "[300-everybody] [everybody]300-everybody knows [men]4399-men are [great fools]3337-great fools where [women]492-women are concerned — but [I]0-i never knew what [idiots]3339-idiots [they]4399-men were till now ; and [you]4403-my dear are too good for [them]4399-men , [[my]0-i darling]3323-my darling ! " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , with indignant tenderness . Perhaps [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was in some respects of the same way of thinking . [She]88-miss marjoribanks conducted [[her]88-miss marjoribanks sympathetic friend]6492-her sympathetic friend to the garden door , when it came to be time for [everybody]300-everybody to go and dress , with a certain pathetic elevation in [her]88-miss marjoribanks own person , which was not out of accord with [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's virtuous wrath . To have [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer and [Barbara Lake]120-barbara preferred to [her]88-miss marjoribanks did not wound [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's pride — one can be wounded in that way only by [[one]4465-one 's equals]6495-one 's equals . [She]119-lucilla thought of it with a certain mild pity and charitable contempt . [Both these two men]6496-both these two men had had the chance of having [her]119-lucilla , and this was how [they]6496-both these two men had chosen ! And there can be little wonder if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's compassion for [them]6496-both these two men was mingled with a little friendly and condescending disdain . It was , however , an ease to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind that [she]119-lucilla had let [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley know , and was so far free to work out [her]119-lucilla plans without any fear of misconception . And on the whole , [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend 's tender indignation was not disagreeable to [her]119-lucilla . Thus it was , without any interval of repose to speak of , that [her]119-lucilla lofty energies went on unwearied to overrule and guide the crisis which was to decide [so many people]914-so many people 's fate . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was not [a man to take very much notice of trivial external changes]6499-a man to take very much notice of trivial external changes ; and [he]90-dr marjoribanks knew [Lucilla]119-lucilla and [her]119-lucilla constitution , and , being [a medical man]672-a medical man , was not perhaps so liable to parental anxieties as [an unprofessional father]6501-an unprofessional father might have been ; but even [he]90-dr marjoribanks was a little struck by [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's appearance when [he]90-dr marjoribanks came into [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room . [He]90-dr marjoribanks said , "[3341-you] [You]3341-you are flushed , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? is anything going to happen ? " with the calmness of [a man who knew there was not much the matter]6503-a man who knew there was not much the matter — but yet [he]90-dr marjoribanks did observe that [her]119-lucilla colour was not exactly what it always was . "[3341-you] [I]0-i am quite well , [papa]295-papa , thank [you]295-papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , which , to be sure , was a fact [the Doctor]326-the doctor had never doubted ; and then [the people]811-the people began to come in , and there was no more to be said . But there could be no doubt that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had more colour than usual . [Her]119-lucilla pulse was quite steady , and [her]119-lucilla heart going on at its ordinary rate ; but [her]119-lucilla admirable circulation was nevertheless so far affected , that the ordinary rose - tints of [her]119-lucilla complexion were all deepened . It was not so distinctly an improvement as it would have been had [she]119-lucilla been habitually pale ; but still the flush was moderate , and did [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks no harm . And then it was [a larger party than usual]6506-a larger party than usual . [The Centums]214-the centums were [there]4723-there , who were [[General Travers]199-general travers 's chaperons]6508-general travers 's chaperons , and so were [the Woodburns]146-the woodburns , and of course [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , which made up the number of ladies beyond what was general at [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's table . [Lucilla]119-lucilla received all [[her]119-lucilla guests]845-her guests with the sweetest smiles and all [her]119-lucilla ordinary ease and self - possession , but at the same time [her]119-lucilla mind was not free from some excitement . [She]119-lucilla was on the eve of a crisis which would be the greatest failure or the greatest success of [her]119-lucilla public life , and naturally [she]119-lucilla anticipated it with a certain emotion . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , for [his]115-mr cavendish part , had sufficient sense to come very early , and to get into a dark corner and keep [himself]115-mr cavendish out of the way ; for though [he]115-mr cavendish was screwed up to the emergency , [his]115-mr cavendish self - possession was nothing to that of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . But on the whole , it was perhaps [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn who suffered the most . [Her]3343-her heightened colour was more conspicuous than that of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , because as a general rule [she]3343-her was pale . [She]3343-her was pale , almost white , and had dark eyes and dark hair , and possessed precisely all the accessories which make a sudden change of complexion remarkable ; and the effect this evening was so evident that even [[her]3343-her husband]283-her husband admired [her]3343-her for a moment , and then stopped short to inquire , "[295-papa] By [George]171-george ! had [she]3343-her begun to paint ? " to which question [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn naturally replied only by an indignant shrug of [her]3343-her white shoulders and aversion of [her]3343-her head . [She]99-mrs woodburn would not have been sorry , perhaps , for this night only , if [he]115-mr cavendish had believed that it was rouge , and not emotion . Of all the people at [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's table , [she]3343-her perhaps was [the only one really to be pitied]6511-the only one really to be pitied . Even [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , if vanquished , would at the most receive only the recompense of [his]115-mr cavendish deeds , and could go away and begin over again somewhere else , or bury [himself]115-mr cavendish in the great depths of [general society]6512-general society , where [nobody]4434-nobody would be the wiser ; but as for [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister , [she]3343-her could not go away . The first result for [her]3343-her would be to give [the master to whom [she]3343-her belonged]6515-the master to whom she belonged , and for whom [she]3343-her had , with some affection , a great deal of not unnatural contempt , a cruel and overwhelming power over [her]3343-her ; and [she]3343-her knew , poor soul , that [he]115-mr cavendish was not at all too generous or delicate to make use of such a power . In such a case [she]3343-her would be bound to [the rock]6516-the rock , like [a kind of hapless Andromeda]6517-a kind of hapless andromeda , to be pecked at by all the birds and blown at by all the winds , not to speak of the devouring monster from whom [no hero]6518-no hero could ever deliver [her]3343-her ; and with all these horrible consequences before [her]3343-her eyes , [she]3343-her had to sit still and look on and do nothing , to see all the hidden meaning of every look and movement without appearing to see it , to maintain ordinary conversation when [her]3343-her ear was strained to the uttermost to hear words of fate on which [her]3343-her whole future depended . No wonder [her]3343-her colour was high ; and [she]3343-her could not go into a corner , as [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did , nor keep silent , nor withdraw [herself]3343-her from observation . Neither [her]3343-her pulse nor [her]3343-her heart would have borne the scrutiny to which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's calm organs might have been subjected with perfect security ; and the chances are , if [the Doctor]326-the doctor had by any hazard put [his]326-the doctor finger on [her]3343-her wrist when [he]326-the doctor shook hands with [her]3343-her , that instead of handing [her]3343-her over to [General Travers]199-general travers to be taken down to dinner , [he]326-the doctor would have , on the contrary , sent [her]3343-her off to bed . Fortunately by this time the year was declining , and that happy season had returned in which [people once more]6520-people once more begin to dine by artificial light ; and at the same time it was not absolutely dark in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , so that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not , as [she]3345-she said , thought it necessary to have the candles lighted . "[3343-her] If there should happen to be a mistake as to who is to take down who , it will only be all the more amusing , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[3344-you] so long as [you]3344-you do not go off and leave [me]0-i . " This was addressed to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , to whom [Lucilla]119-lucilla was very particular in [her]119-lucilla attentions at that moment . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley [, who was looking on with a great sense of depression]6523-, who was looking on with a great sense of depression , could not help wondering why—"When[3345-she] [she]3345-she knows [he]3346-he is engaged and everything settled , " [the old lady]870-the old lady said to [herself]870-the old lady , with natural indignation . For [her]870-the old lady part , [she]870-the old lady did not see what right [a man]285-a man had to introduce [himself]285-a man thus under false pretences into [the confiding bosom of society]6526-the confiding bosom of society — when [he]285-a man was as bad as married , or even indeed worse . [She]870-the old lady was ruffled , and [she]870-the old lady did not think it worth while to conceal that [she]870-the old lady was so ; for there are limits to human patience , and [a visitor who stays six weeks]6527-a visitor who stays six weeks ought at least to have confidence in [[his]6527-a visitor who stays six weeks entertainers]2067-his entertainers . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley for once in [her]96-mrs chiley life could have boxed [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's ears for [her]96-mrs chiley uncalled - for civility . "[3345-she] [I]0-i think it very strange that it is not [the General who takes [her]3348-her [downstairs]302-downstairs]3347-the general who takes her downstairs , " [she]96-mrs chiley said to [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum . "[3347-the general who takes her downstairs] It is all very well to have a respect for [clergymen]2090-clergymen ; but after being here so often , and [the General]2891-the general quite [a stranger]4528-a stranger[I]0-i am surprised at [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the indiscreet old lady]6529-the indiscreet old lady . As for [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum , [she]96-mrs chiley felt the neglect , but [she]96-mrs chiley had too much proper pride to own that [[her]96-mrs chiley man]6011-her man was not receiving due attention . "[0-i] It is not the first time [General Travers]199-general travers has been [here]4529-here , " [she]96-mrs chiley said , reserving the question ; and so in the uncertain light , when [nobody]4434-nobody was sure who was [[his]6011-her man neighbour]6532-his neighbour , [the procession]6533-the procession filed [downstairs]302-downstairs . To enter [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room , all brilliant and shining as it was , radiant with light and flowers and crystal and silver , and everything that makes a dinner - table pretty to look upon , was , as [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum said , "[199-general travers] quite a contrast . " [A close observer]6536-a close observer might have remarked , as [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn and [Lucilla]119-lucilla took [their]6537-their places , that both of [them]6537-their , instead of that flush which had been so noticeable a short time before , had become quite pale . It was the moment of trial . [Poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , in [his]115-mr cavendish excitement , had taken just the place [he]115-mr cavendish ought not to have taken , immediately under the lamp at the centre of the table . During the moment when [the unsuspecting Archdeacon]6538-the unsuspecting archdeacon said grace with [his]6538-the unsuspecting archdeacon eyes decorously cast down , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks owned the ordinary weakness of humanity so much as to drop [her]88-miss marjoribanks fan and [her]88-miss marjoribanks handkerchief , and even the napkin which was arranged in a symmetrical pyramid on [her]88-miss marjoribanks plate . Such a sign of human feebleness could but endear [her]88-miss marjoribanks to [everybody who was aware of the momentous character of the crisis]6539-everybody who was aware of the momentous character of the crisis . When [these were all happily recovered]6540-these were all happily recovered and [everybody]300-everybody seated , [Lucilla]119-lucilla kept [her]119-lucilla eyes fixed upon [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's face . It was , as [we]6543-we have said , a terrible moment . When [he]5143-the archdeacon raised [his]5143-the archdeacon head and looked round [him]5143-the archdeacon , naturally [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's eyes went direct to the mark like an arrow ; [he]5143-the archdeacon looked , and [he]5143-the archdeacon saw at the centre of the table , surrounded by every kind of regard and consideration , full in the light of the lamp , [[his]5143-the archdeacon favourite adventurer]6544-his favourite adventurer , [the impostor whom [he]5143-the archdeacon had denounced the first time [he]5143-the archdeacon took [his]5143-the archdeacon place by [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's side]6545-the impostor whom he had denounced the first time he took his place by miss marjoribanks 's side . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon rose to [his]5143-the archdeacon feet in the excitement of the discovery ; [he]5143-the archdeacon put [his]5143-the archdeacon hand over [his]5143-the archdeacon eyes as if to clear them . [He]5143-the archdeacon said , "[199-general travers] [Good God]215-good god ! " loud out , with an accent of horror which paralysed [the two people]6547-the two people lower down than [himself]5143-the archdeacon . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not paralysed — [she]88-miss marjoribanks who had not lost a single glance of [his]5143-the archdeacon eyes or movement of [[his]5143-the archdeacon large person]6548-his large person . [Lucilla]119-lucilla rose to the height of the position . [She]119-lucilla put [her]119-lucilla hand upon [his]5143-the archdeacon arm sharply , and with a certain energy . "[170-mr beverley] [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , [Thomas]105-tom is behind [you]170-mr beverley with the soup , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon turned round to see what it was , conscious that [somebody]312-somebody had spoken to [him]5143-the archdeacon , but as indifferent to [[his]5143-the archdeacon companion]1062-his companion and to civility as [he]5143-the archdeacon was to [Thomas]105-tom and the soup . "[105-tom] What ? " [he]5143-the archdeacon said hoarsely , interrupting [his]5143-the archdeacon scrutiny for the moment . But when [he]5143-the archdeacon had met [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's eye [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon sat down . [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not liberate [him]5143-the archdeacon for a moment from that gaze . [She]119-lucilla fixed [her]119-lucilla eyes upon [his]5143-the archdeacon eyes , and looked at [him]5143-the archdeacon as [people]505-people only look when [they]505-people mean something . "[105-tom] If [you]3354-you tell [me]0-i what surprised [you]3354-you so much , perhaps [I]0-i can explain , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla spoke so that [nobody]4434-nobody could hear but [himself]5143-the archdeacon ; and in the meantime [General Travers]199-general travers at [her]119-lucilla left hand was making [himself]199-general travers excessively agreeable to [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , and no doubt occupying all [her]119-lucilla attention ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla never turned [her]119-lucilla eyes for a moment from [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's face . "[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]3354-you pardon , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley . "[3354-you] [I]0-i was confounded by what [I]0-i saw . Good heavens ! it is not possible [I]0-i can deceive [myself]0-i . [I]0-i understand [your]3354-you alarm . [I]0-i am not going to make a disturbance and break up [[your]3354-you party]3355-your party . [I]0-i can wait , " [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon said , drawing a rapid forcible breath . "[0-i] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , do [you]88-miss marjoribanks know who [that man]3356-that man is ? " "[88-miss marjoribanks] Oh , yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , softening into a smile . "[216-perfectly] [Perfectly]216-perfectly , [I]0-i assure [you]3354-you . [He]3356-that man is [one of [[papa]295-papa 's guests]3359-papa 's guests , and very much respected in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3357-one of papa 's guests , and very much respected in carlingford ; and [he]3356-that man is one of [[my]0-i — very particular friends]3360-my — very particular friends , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added . [She]119-lucilla laughed as [she]119-lucilla spoke , a kind of laugh which is only appropriate to one subject , and which is as good , any day , as a confession ; and the flush was so obliging as to return at that moment to [her]119-lucilla ingenuous countenance . "[3356-that man] [We]3361-we have known [each other]679-each other a long time , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla went on after that pretty pause ; and then [she]119-lucilla raised [her]119-lucilla confiding eyes , which had been cast down , once more to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's face . "[3356-that man] [You]3354-you ca n't think how nice [he]3356-that man is , [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]88-miss marjoribanks clasped [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands together , just for a moment , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks did so , with an eloquent meaning which it was impossible to mistake . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , for [his]5143-the archdeacon part , gazed at [her]88-miss marjoribanks like [a man in a dream]6559-a man in a dream . Whether it was true — or whether [he]5143-the archdeacon was being made [a fool of more completely]6560-a fool of more completely than [ever man]3182-ever man before was — or whether [he]5143-the archdeacon was [the victim of an optical]6562-the victim of an optical or some other kind of [delusion,—the poor man]6563-delusion,—the poor man could not tell . [He]5143-the archdeacon was utterly stricken dumb , and did not know what to say . [He]5143-the archdeacon accepted the soup humbly , which [Thomas]105-tom set before [him]5143-the archdeacon , though it was a white soup , an effeminate dish , which went utterly in the face of [his]5143-the archdeacon principles . And then [he]5143-the archdeacon looked at the innocent young creature at [his]5143-the archdeacon side in that flutter of happy confusion . It was a terrible position for [the Broad - Churchman]5812-the broad - churchman . After such a tacit confession [he]5143-the archdeacon could not spring from [his]5143-the archdeacon seat and hurl [the impostor]2374-the impostor out of [the room]395-the room , as in the first place [he]5143-the archdeacon had a mind to do . On the contrary , it was with a voice trembling with emotion that [he]5143-the archdeacon spoke . "[170-mr beverley] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , "[0-i] [I]0-i am struck dumb by what [you]88-miss marjoribanks tell [me]0-i . Good heavens ! that it should have come to this ; and yet [I]0-i should be neglecting [my]0-i duty if [I]0-i kept silent . [You]88-miss marjoribanks do not — [you]88-miss marjoribanks can not know who [he]3364-he is . " "[88-miss marjoribanks] Oh , yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with another little laugh—"everything[88-miss marjoribanks] — and how [he]3364-he used to know [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , and all about it . [He]3364-he has no secrets from [me]0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]88-miss marjoribanks caught [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's eye at the moment , who was casting a stealthy glance in [her]88-miss marjoribanks direction , and [who looked cowed and silenced and unquiet to the most miserable degree]6568-who looked cowed and silenced and unquiet to the most miserable degree ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks gave [him]115-mr cavendish a little reassuring nod , which [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon watched with an inward groan . What was [he]3364-he to do ? [He]3364-he could not publicly expose [the man who had just received this mark of confidence]6570-the man who had just received this mark of confidence from [[his]115-mr cavendish young hostess]6571-his young hostess , who knew everything . Perhaps it was one of the greatest trials of Christian patience and fortitude which [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who was not great , as [he]5143-the archdeacon [himself]5143-the archdeacon would have said , in the passive virtues , had undergone in all the course of [his]5143-the archdeacon life . [He]5143-the archdeacon was so utterly subdued and confounded that [he]5143-the archdeacon ate [his]5143-the archdeacon soup , and never found out what kind of soup it was . That is , [he]5143-the archdeacon consumed it in large spoonfuls without being aware , by way of occupying [his]5143-the archdeacon energies and filling up the time . "[3364-he] [You]3365-you can not mean it , " [he]0-i said , after a pause . "[3365-you] [You]3365-you must be imperfectly informed . At least let [me]0-i talk to [[your]3365-you father]4671-your father . [You]3365-you must hear all the rights of the story . If [you]3365-you will let [me]0-i speak half a dozen words to — to [that person]3367-that person , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [I]0-i am sure [he]3367-that person will leave [the place]770-the place ; [he]3367-that person will give up any claim — — " "[3367-that person] Oh , yes , please talk to [him]3367-that person , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[3367-that person] it will be so nice to see [you]3365-you [friends]4912-friends . Nothing would make [me]0-i so happy . [You]3365-you know [I]0-i have heard all about it from [you]3365-you and from [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer already , so [I]0-i am sure there can not be much more to tell ; and as for [papa]295-papa , [he]295-papa is very fond of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with an imperceptible elevation of [her]119-lucilla voice . "[295-papa] Is it [he]3367-that person whom [you]3365-you call [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ? " said [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley . [He]170-mr beverley too had raised [his]170-mr beverley voice without knowing it , and [several people]6573-several people looked up , who were not at the moment engaged in active conversation of [their]6573-several people own . [The owner of that name]6574-the owner of that name , for [his]6574-the owner of that name part , also turned [his]6574-the owner of that name face towards the upper end of the table . [He]0-i was sick of the suspense and continued endurance , and by this time was ready to rush upon [his]0-i fate . "[3367-that person] Did [any one]4391-any one call [me]0-i ? " [he]0-i said ; and there was a little pause , and [the company in general]1395-the company in general fixed [its]1395-the company in general regard upon [those three people]6576-those three people with a sense that something remarkable was going on among [them]6576-those three people , though it could not tell what or why . "[4391-any one] [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon wants to make [your]3365-you acquaintance , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[5143-the archdeacon] [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish[Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley . There , [you]3365-you know [each other]679-each other ; and when [we]3374-we are gone [you]3365-you can talk to [each other]679-each other if [you]3365-you like , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added ; "[3365-you] but in the meantime [you]3365-you are too far off , and [I]0-i want [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . [He]5143-the archdeacon is so much liked in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , " [she]119-lucilla continued , lowering [her]119-lucilla voice . "[3365-you] [You]3365-you ca n't think how glad [we]3374-we are to have [him]5143-the archdeacon back again . [I]0-i am sure if [you]3365-you only knew [him]5143-the archdeacon better — — " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . As for [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , words could not give any idea of the state of [his]5143-the archdeacon mind . [He]5143-the archdeacon ate [his]5143-the archdeacon dinner sternly after that , and did not look at anything but [his]5143-the archdeacon plate . [He]5143-the archdeacon consumed the most exquisite plats , the tenderest wings of chicken and morsels of paté , as if they had been [[his]5143-the archdeacon personal enemies]6578-his personal enemies . For , to tell the truth , [he]5143-the archdeacon felt the tables altogether turned upon [him]5143-the archdeacon , and was confounded , and did not know what it could mean . [It]6579-it was [the General]2891-the general who took up [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's abandoned place in the conversation . [The gallant soldier]6388-the gallant soldier talked for two with the best will in [the world]331-the world . [He]6388-the gallant soldier talked of [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and all the pleasant hours [they]6583-they had spent together , and what [a good fellow]2615-a good fellow [he]115-mr cavendish was , and how much [the men in the club]6585-the men in the club would be amused to hear of [his]115-mr cavendish domesticity . It was a kind of talk very natural to [a man who found [himself]6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride placed at table between [[his]6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride friend]1058-his friend 's sister , and , as [he]6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride supposed , [[his]6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride friend 's future bride]6588-his friend 's future bride]6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride . And naturally [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon got all the benefit . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla received it with the most perfect grace in [the world]331-the world and saw all the delicate points of [the General]2891-the general 's wit , and appreciated [him]2891-the general so thoroughly , that [he]2891-the general felt half inclined to envy [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[3365-you] By [Jove]130-jove ! [he]130-jove is [the luckiest fellow [I]0-i know]3377-the luckiest fellow i know , " [General Travers]199-general travers said ; and probably it was the charms of [his]199-general travers intelligent and animated conversation that kept [the ladies]573-the ladies so long at table . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , for [her]96-mrs chiley part , did not know what to make of it . [She]96-mrs chiley said afterwards that [she]96-mrs chiley kept looking at [Lucilla]119-lucilla until [she]96-mrs chiley was really quite ashamed ; and though [she]96-mrs chiley was at the other end of the table , [she]96-mrs chiley could see that [the poor dear]5489-the poor dear did not enjoy [her]96-mrs chiley dinner . It happened , too , that when [they]6594-they did move at last , [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room was fuller than usual . [Everybody]300-everybody had come that evening — [Sir John]158-sir john , and [some others of [the county people , who only came now and then]6598-the county people , who only came now and then , and without any exception [everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4984-everybody in carlingford]6597-some others of the county people , who only came now and then , and without any exception everybody in carlingford . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla certainly was not [herself]119-lucilla for the first half - hour . [She]119-lucilla kept close to the door , and regarded the staircase with an anxious countenance . When [she]119-lucilla was [herself]119-lucilla at the helm of affairs , there was a certain security that everything would go on tolerably — but [nobody]4434-nobody could tell what [a set of men]6601-a set of men left to [themselves]6601-a set of men might or might not do . This was the most dreadful moment of the evening . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer was in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , hidden away under the curtains of a window , knowing [nobody]4434-nobody , speaking to [nobody]4434-nobody , and in a state of mind to commit suicide with pleasure ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks had cajoled [her]88-miss marjoribanks into that martyrdom , took no notice of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was civil , it is true , to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks other guests]6605-her other guests , but there could not be a doubt that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was horribly preoccupied , and in a state of mind quite unusual to [her]3378-her . "[130-jove] [I]0-i am sure [she]3378-her is not well , " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , who was watching [her]3378-her from afar . "[0-i] [I]0-i saw that [she]3378-her did not eat any dinner"—and [the kind old lady]1889-the kind old lady got up slowly and extricated [herself]1889-the kind old lady from [the crowd]480-the crowd , and put [herself]1889-the kind old lady in motion as best [she]1889-the kind old lady could , to go to [[her]1889-the kind old lady young friend]1047-her young friend 's aid . It was at this moment that [Lucilla]119-lucilla turned round radiant upon [the observant assembly]6609-the observant assembly . The change occurred in less than a moment , so suddenly that [nobody]4434-nobody saw the actual point of revolution . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks turned round upon [the company]1366-the company and took [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's arm , who had just come [upstairs]362-upstairs . "[0-i] There is [a very , very old friend of yours]3379-a very , very old friend of yours in the corner who wants to see [you]3380-you , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [she]119-lucilla led [him]115-mr cavendish across [the room]395-the room as [a conqueror]6614-a conqueror might have led [a captive]6615-a captive . [She]119-lucilla took [him]115-mr cavendish through [the crowd]480-the crowd , to whom [she]119-lucilla dispensed on every side [her]119-lucilla most gracious glances . "[3379-a very , very old friend of yours] [I]0-i am coming directly , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said — for naturally [she]119-lucilla was called on all sides . What [most people]1186-most people remarked at this moment was , that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who had also come in with [the other gentlemen]6619-the other gentlemen , was standing very sullen and lowering at the door , watching that triumphal progress . And it certainly was not [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's fault if [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley and [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , and [a few other ladies]6620-a few other ladies , were thus led to form a false idea of the state of affairs . "[0-i] [I]0-i suppose it is all right between [them]3381-them at last , " [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond said , not thinking that [Barbara Lake]120-barbara was standing by and heard [her]164-lady richmond . According to appearances , it was all perfectly right between [them]3381-them . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , triumphant , led [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish all the length of [the room]395-the room to the corner where [the widow]1180-the widow sat among the curtains , and [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon looked on with a visible passion , and jealous rage , which were highly improper in [a clergyman , but yet which were exciting to see]6624-a clergyman , but yet which were exciting to see . And this was how the little drama was to conclude , according to [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who , on the whole , were satisfied with the conclusion . But , naturally , there were [other people to be consulted]6625-other people to be consulted . There was [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , whom [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks held in leash , but who was not yet subdued ; and there was [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , who began to feel a little curiosity about [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's movements , and did not make them out ; and there was [Barbara Lake]120-barbara , who had begun to blaze like a tempest with [her]120-barbara crimson cheeks and black bold eyes . But by this time [Lucilla]119-lucilla was [herself]119-lucilla again , and felt the reins in [her]119-lucilla hands . When [she]119-lucilla had deposited [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish in safety , [she]119-lucilla faced round upon [the malcontents]6627-the malcontents and upon [the observers]6628-the observers , and on [the world]331-the world in general . Now that [her]119-lucilla mind was at rest , and everything under [her]119-lucilla own inspection , [she]119-lucilla felt [herself]119-lucilla ready and able for all . [The Archdeacon]170-mr beverley stood before [the fireplace]6630-the fireplace with [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks and [a host of [other gentlemen]6632-other gentlemen]6631-a host of other gentlemen . [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's countenance was covered with clouds and darkness . [He]170-mr beverley stood , not with the careless ease of [a man]285-a man amusing [himself]170-mr beverley , but drawn up to [his]170-mr beverley full height and breadth , [a formidably muscular Christian , in a state of repression and restraint , which it was painful , and at the same time pleasing to see]6634-a formidably muscular christian , in a state of repression and restraint , which it was painful , and at the same time pleasing to see . The Berserker madness was upon [him]170-mr beverley ; and yet such are the restraints of society , that [a young woman]454-a young woman 's eye was enough to keep [him]170-mr beverley down — [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eye , and the presence of a certain number of [other frivolous creatures in white muslin]6636-other frivolous creatures in white muslin , and of some old women , as [he]170-mr beverley irreverently called [them]6637-them , who were less pleasant , but not more imposing . [He]170-mr beverley was [an Archdeacon]5117-an archdeacon , and [a leading man of [[his]170-mr beverley party]6640-his party , whose name alone would have conferred importance upon any "[0-i] movement , " and whom [[his]170-mr beverley bishop]6641-his bishop [himself]6641-his bishop — not to speak of [the clergy whom [he]170-mr beverley charged in [his]170-mr beverley visitation addresses]6642-the clergy whom he charged in his visitation addresses like [a regiment of cavalry]6643-a regiment of cavalry]6639-a leading man of his party , whose name alone would have conferred importance upon any " movement , " and whom his bishop himself — not to speak of the clergy whom he charged in his visitation addresses like a regiment of cavalry — stood a little in awe of . Yet such are the beneficial restraints of society , that [he]170-mr beverley dared not follow [his]170-mr beverley natural impulses , nor even do what [he]170-mr beverley felt to be [his]170-mr beverley duty , for fear of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , which was about the highest testimony to the value of social influence that could be given . At the same time , it was but natural that under such circumstances [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon should feel a certain savage wrath at the bond that confined [him]170-mr beverley , and be more indignant than usual at the false and tyrannical conventionalism called society . And it was at this moment , of all times in [the world]331-the world , that [General Travers]199-general travers , like [a half - educated brute]6646-a half - educated brute as ( according to [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's ideas ) [he]170-mr beverley was , took the liberty of calling [his]170-mr beverley attention to what [the soldier]6049-the soldier called "[3383-pretty girls] [a lot of [pretty girls]3383-pretty girls]3382-a lot of pretty girls . " "[3383-pretty girls] And everything admirably got up , by [Jove]130-jove ! " [he]170-mr beverley added ; not having the remotest idea what effect so simple an observation might produce . "[130-jove] Yes , it is admirably got up , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , with a snarl of concealed ferocity . "[3384-you] [You]3384-you never said anything more profoundly true . It is all got up , [the women]3385-the women , and the decorations , and the gaiety , and all this specious seeming . And these are creatures made in the image of [God]215-good god ! " said [the Broad - Churchman—"the[215-good god] future wives]6649-the broad - churchman—"the future wives and [mothers of]3386-mothers of [England]33-england . It is enough to make [the devils]3387-the devils laugh and [the angels]3388-the angels weep ! " It may be supposed that [everybody]300-everybody was stricken with utter amazement by this unlooked - for remark . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , for [his]90-dr marjoribanks part , took a pinch of snuff , which , as a general rule , [he]90-dr marjoribanks only did at consultations , or in the face of a difficulty ; and as for [the unlucky soldier who had called it forth]6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth , there can be no doubt that a certain terror filled [his]6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth manly bosom ; for [he]6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth naturally felt as if [he]6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth must have said something extraordinary to call forth such a response . "[0-i] [I]0-i never was accused before of saying anything profoundly true , " [the General]2891-the general said , and [he]2891-the general grew pale . "[0-i] [I]0-i did n't mean it , [I]0-i 'm sure , if that is any justification . Where has [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish vanished to , [I]0-i wonder ? " [the soldier]6049-the soldier added , looking round [him]6049-the soldier , scared and nervous — for it was evident that [his]6049-the soldier only policy was to escape from society in which [he]6049-the soldier was thus liable to commit [himself]6049-the soldier without knowing how . "[115-mr cavendish] Female education is a monstrous mistake , " said [Mr Beverley—"always]217-mr beverley—"always[115-mr cavendish] has been , and , so far as [I]0-i can see , always will be . Why should [we]3389-our do [our]3389-our best to make [[our]3389-our women]3390-our women idiots ? [They]3390-our women are bad enough by nature . Instead of counterbalancing [their]3390-our women native frivolity by some real instruction —— good heavens ! " [The critic]6654-the critic paused . It was not that [his]6654-the critic emotions were too much for [him]6654-the critic ; it was because [the crowd]480-the crowd opened a moment , and afforded [him]6654-the critic a glimpse of [a figure in black silk]6656-a figure in black silk , with the lace for which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had stipulated falling softly over a head which had not quite lost its youthful grace . [He]6654-the critic gave a glance round [him]6654-the critic to see if [the coast]6657-the coast was clear . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was out of the way at the other end of [the room]395-the room , and [he]6654-the critic was free . [He]6654-the critic made but one stride through the unconscious assembly which [he]6654-the critic had been criticising so severely , and all but knocked down [little Rose Lake]108-rose , who was not looking at [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley , though [she]108-rose stood straight in [his]6654-the critic way . [He]6654-the critic might have stepped over [her]108-rose head without knowing it , so much was [he]6654-the critic moved . [All the gay crowd]6659-all the gay crowd gave way before [him]6654-the critic with a cry and flutter ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for [her]119-lucilla part , was out of the way ! But there are moments when to be out of the way is the highest proof of genius . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had just had a cup of tea brought [her]88-miss marjoribanks , of which [she]88-miss marjoribanks had great need , and [her]88-miss marjoribanks face was turned in the other direction , but yet [she]88-miss marjoribanks was aware that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had passed like [a Berserker through those ranks which were not the ranks of [[his]3391-his enemies]5923-his enemies]6661-a berserker through those ranks which were not the ranks of his enemies . [She]88-miss marjoribanks felt without seeing it that the "[3391-his] wind of [his]3391-his going " agitated [his]3391-his own large coat tails and heavy locks , and made a perfect hurricane among the white muslin . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart beat quicker , and [she]119-lucilla put down [her]119-lucilla tea , though [she]119-lucilla had so much need of it . [She]119-lucilla could not swallow the cordial at such a moment of excitement . But [she]119-lucilla never once turned [her]119-lucilla head , nor left off [her]119-lucilla conversation , nor betrayed the anxiety [she]119-lucilla felt . Up to this time [she]119-lucilla had managed everything [herself]119-lucilla , which was comparatively easy ; but [she]119-lucilla felt by instinct that now was the moment to make a high effort and leave things alone . And it may be added that nothing but an inherent sense of doing the right thing under the circumstances could have inspired [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to the crowning achievement of keeping out of the way . When [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley arrived in front of [the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window]6663-the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window , [he]170-mr beverley made no assault upon [them]6663-the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window , as [his]170-mr beverley manner might have suggested . On the contrary , [he]170-mr beverley placed [himself]170-mr beverley in front of [them]6663-the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window , with [his]170-mr beverley back to [the company]1366-the company , creating thus a most effectual moral and physical barrier between the little nook where [his]170-mr beverley own private vengeance and fate were about to be enacted , and [the conventional world which [he]170-mr beverley had just been denouncing]6665-the conventional world which he had just been denouncing . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon shut [the two culprits]1756-the two culprits off from all succour , and looked down upon [them]1756-the two culprits , casting [them]1756-the two culprits into profound shade . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know what combination of circumstances has produced this meeting , " [he]0-i said , "[0-i] but the time was ripe for it , and [I]0-i am glad it has happened , " and it was with dry lips and the calmness of passion that [he]0-i spoke . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer gave a little cry of terror , but [[her]133-mrs mortimer companion]512-her companion , for [his]512-her companion part , sat quite dumb and immovable . The moment had arrived at last , and perhaps [he]170-mr beverley too was glad it had come . [He]170-mr beverley sat still , expecting to see the earth crumble under [his]170-mr beverley feet , expecting to hear the humble name [he]170-mr beverley had once borne proclaimed aloud , and to hear ridicule and shame poured upon [the impostor who had called [himself]6669-the impostor who had called himself one of the cavendishes [one of [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes]642-one of the cavendishes]6669-the impostor who had called himself one of the cavendishes . But it was no use struggling any longer . [He]170-mr beverley did not even raise [his]170-mr beverley eyes , but sat still , waiting for the thunderbolt to fall . But to tell the truth , [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , though a torrent of words came rushing to [his]5143-the archdeacon lips , felt at a difficulty how to begin . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't understand how it is that [I]0-i find [you]3392-you here with [the man who has ruined [your]3392-you prospects]3393-the man who has ruined your prospects , " [he]0-i said , with a slight incoherence ; and then [he]0-i changed the direction of [his]0-i attack . "[3393-the man who has ruined your prospects] But it is [you]3392-you with whom [I]0-i have to do , " [he]0-i said ; "[3392-you] [you]3392-you , [sir]4493-sir , who venture to introduce [yourself]3392-you into society with — with [[your]3392-you victim]3395-your victim by [your]3392-you side . Do [you]3392-you not understand that compassion is impossible in such a case , and that it is [my]0-i duty to expose [you]3392-you ? [You]3392-you have told some plausible story here , [I]0-i suppose , but nothing can stand against the facts . It is [my]0-i duty to inform [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks that it is [a criminal who has stolen into [[his]90-dr marjoribanks house]1637-his house and [his]90-dr marjoribanks confidence — that it is a conspirator who has ventured to approach [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter — that it is —]3396-a criminal who has stolen into his house and his confidence — that it is a conspirator who has ventured to approach his daughter — that it is —" "[3399-a criminal] [A criminal]3399-a criminal ? [a conspirator]3400-a conspirator ? " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and [he]115-mr cavendish looked in [[his]115-mr cavendish accuser]6673-his accuser 's face with an amazement which , notwithstanding [his]115-mr cavendish rage , struck [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon . If [he]115-mr cavendish had called [him]6673-his accuser [an impostor]2788-an impostor , [the culprit]1119-the culprit would have quailed and made no reply . But the exaggeration saved [him]115-mr cavendish . After that first look of surprise , [he]115-mr cavendish rose to [his]115-mr cavendish feet and confronted [the avenger]6677-the avenger , who saw [he]115-mr cavendish had made a blunder without knowing what it was . "[3400-a conspirator] [You]3401-you must be under some strange mistake , " [he]115-mr cavendish said . "[3401-you] What do [you]3401-you accuse [me]0-i of ? [I]0-i know nothing about crime or conspiracy . Either [you]3401-you are strangely mistaken , or [you]3401-you have forgotten what the words mean . " "[3401-you] They are words which [I]0-i mean to prove , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ; but there can be no doubt that [his]0-i certainty was diminished by the surprise with which [his]0-i accusation was received . It checked [his]0-i first heat , and it was with a slightly artificial excitement that [he]0-i went on , trying to work [himself]0-i up again to the same point . "[3401-you] [You]3401-you who worked [yourself]3401-you into [a wretched old man]3402-a wretched old man 's confidence , and robbed [an unoffending woman]3403-an unoffending woman , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley ; and then in spite of [himself]0-i [he]0-i stopped short ; for it was easier to say such things to [a woman , who contradicted without giving much reason]6679-a woman , who contradicted without giving much reason , than to [a man who , with an air of the utmost astonishment , stood regarding [[his]0-i accuser]6673-his accuser in the face]6680-a man who , with an air of the utmost astonishment , stood regarding his accuser in the face . "[3401-you] These are very extraordinary accusations , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[3401-you] Have [you]3401-you ever considered whether [you]3401-you had any proof to support them ? " [He]0-i was not angry to speak of , because [he]0-i had been entirely taken by surprise , and because at the same time [he]0-i was unspeakably relieved , and felt that the real danger , the danger which [he]0-i had so much dreaded , was past and over . [He]0-i recovered all [his]0-i coolness from the moment [he]0-i found out that it was not a venial imposition practised upon society , but a social crime of the ugliest character , of which [he]0-i was accused . [He]0-i was innocent , and [he]0-i could be tranquil on that score . "[3401-you] As for robbing [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , " [he]0-i added with a little impatience , "[133-mrs mortimer] [she]133-mrs mortimer knows , on the contrary , that [I]0-i have always been most anxious and ready to befriend [her]133-mrs mortimer — — " "[0-i] To befriend —— [Her]133-mrs mortimer ! " cried [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , restored to all [his]0-i first impetuosity . [He]0-i could not swear , because it was against [his]0-i cloth and [his]0-i principles ; but [he]0-i said , "[133-mrs mortimer] Good heavens ! " in a tone which would have perfectly become a much less mild expletive . "[133-mrs mortimer] It is better [we]3404-we should understand [each other]679-each other thoroughly , " [he]0-i said . "[0-i] [I]0-i am not in a humour for trifling . [I]0-i consider it is [her]133-mrs mortimer fortune which enables [you]3406-you to make an appearance here . It is [her]133-mrs mortimer money [you]3406-you are living upon , and which gives [you]3406-you position , and makes [you]3406-you presume as — as [you]3406-you are doing — upon [my]0-i forbearance . Do [you]3406-you think it possible that [I]0-i can pass over all this and let [you]3406-you keep what is not [yours]3406-you ? If [you]3406-you choose to give up everything , and retire from [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and withdraw all [your]3406-you pretensions —— It is not for [my]0-i part , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , with solemnity , taking breath , "[0-i] to deal harshly with [a penitent sinner]3407-a penitent sinner . It is [my]0-i duty , as [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman , to offer [you]3406-you at least a place of repentance . After that — — " But [he]170-mr beverley was interrupted once more . [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer made [her]133-mrs mortimer faint voice heard in a remonstrance . "[206-charles] Oh , [Charles]206-charles , [I]0-i always told [you]206-charles[I]0-i had no right to anything ! " cried [the terrified widow]6683-the terrified widow ; but that was not what stopped [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley . It was because [[his]170-mr beverley adversary]6684-his adversary laughed that [he]170-mr beverley stopped short . No doubt it was the metallic laugh of [a man]285-a man in great agitation , but still [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley 's ear was not fine enough at that moment to discriminate . [He]170-mr beverley paused as [a man]285-a man naturally pauses at the sound of ridicule , still furious , yet abashed , and half conscious of a ludicrous aspect to [his]170-mr beverley passion — and turned [his]170-mr beverley full face to [[his]170-mr beverley antagonist]6687-his antagonist , and stood at bay . "[206-charles] It is a modest request , certainly , " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said . "[206-charles] Give up all [I]0-i have and all [I]0-i am , and perhaps [you]206-charles will forgive [me]0-i ! [You]206-charles must think [me]0-i [a fool]717-a fool to make such a proposal ; but look here , " said [the accused]6688-the accused energetically ; "[0-i] [I]0-i will tell [you]206-charles the true state of affairs , if for once [you]206-charles will listen . [I]0-i do it , not for [my]0-i sake , nor for [your]206-charles sake , but for the sake of — of [the women involved]3410-the women involved , " [he]0-i added hastily ; and it was well for [him]0-i that , instead of looking at [the shrinking widow beside [him]0-i]6689-the shrinking widow beside him as [he]0-i said so , [his]0-i eye had been caught by the eager eye of [[his]0-i sister]577-his sister , who was watching from [her]577-his sister corner . With that stimulus [he]0-i went on , calming [himself]0-i down , and somehow subduing and imposing upon [the angry man]6691-the angry man by the mere act of encountering [him]6691-the angry man fairly and openly . "[0-i] [I]0-i will tell [you]206-charles what are the actual circumstances , and [you]206-charles can see the will itself if [you]206-charles will take the trouble , " said [the defendant]6692-the defendant , with a nervous moderation and self - restraint , in which there was also a certain thrill of indignation . "[0-i] [The old man [you]206-charles speak of]3411-the old man you speak of might have left [his]3411-the old man you speak of money to [a more worthy person]3412-a more worthy person than [myself]0-i , but [he]3411-the old man you speak of never meant to leave it to [[his]3411-the old man you speak of grand - niece]3413-his grand - niece ; and [she]3413-his grand - niece knew that . [She]3413-his grand - niece was neither [[his]3411-the old man you speak of companion]1062-his companion nor [[his]3411-the old man you speak of nurse]3415-his nurse . There was nothing between [them]3416-them but a few drops of blood . For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i gave [him]3411-the old man you speak of —— but , to be sure , it would not interest [you]206-charles to know how [I]0-i spent [my]0-i youth . [You]206-charles came upon the scene like — a man in a passion , " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said , with an abrupt laugh , which this time was more feeble , and proved that [his]115-mr cavendish composure was giving way , "[206-charles] and misjudged everything , as was natural . [You]206-charles are doing the same again , or trying to do it . But [you]206-charles are [a clergyman]5109-a clergyman , and when [you]206-charles insult [a man]285-a man — — " "[206-charles] [I]0-i am ready to give [him]3411-the old man you speak of satisfaction , " said [the Broad - Churchman]5812-the broad - churchman hotly ; and then [he]0-i made a pause , and that sense of ridicule which is latent in [every Englishman]6694-every englishman 's mind , came to [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's aid . [He]0-i began to feel ashamed of [himself]0-i , and at the same time [his]0-i eye caught [his]0-i own reflection in a mirror , and the clerical coat which contrasted so grotesquely with [his]0-i offer of "[0-i] satisfaction . " [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley started a little , and changed [his]170-mr beverley tone . "[0-i] This has lasted long enough , " [he]170-mr beverley said , in [his]170-mr beverley abrupt imperious way . "[0-i] This is not the place nor the time for such a discussion . [We]3419-we shall meet elsewhere , " [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon added austerely , with a significance which it is impossible to describe . [His]5143-the archdeacon air and [his]5143-the archdeacon words were full of severe and hostile meaning , and yet [he]5143-the archdeacon did not know what [he]5143-the archdeacon meant any more than [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did , who took [him]5143-the archdeacon at [his]5143-the archdeacon word , and retired , and made an end of the interview . Whatever [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley meant , it was [[his]5143-the archdeacon adversary]6684-his adversary who was the victor . [He]5143-the archdeacon went off , threading [his]5143-the archdeacon way through [the curious spectators]6698-the curious spectators with a sense of relief that almost went the length of ecstasy . [He]5143-the archdeacon might have been walking on [his]5143-the archdeacon head for anything [he]5143-the archdeacon knew . [His]5143-the archdeacon senses were all lost and swallowed up in the overwhelming and incredible consciousness of safety . Where were [they]3419-we to meet elsewhere ? With pistols in [a corner of [Carlingford Common]53-carlingford common]6699-a corner of carlingford common , or perhaps with [their]3419-we fists alone , as [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley was [Broad - Church]40-broad - church ? When [a man]285-a man has been near ruin and has escaped by a hair - breadth , [he]285-a man may be permitted to be out of [his]285-a man wits for a few minutes afterwards . And the idea of fighting a duel with [a dignitary of [the Church]6702-the church]6701-a dignitary of the church so tickled [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , that [he]115-mr cavendish had not the prudence to keep it to [himself]115-mr cavendish . "[3420-you] [You]3420-you will stand by [me]0-i if [he]3421-he calls [me]0-i out ? " [he]0-i said to [General Travers]199-general travers as [he]0-i passed ; and the air of utter consternation with which [the warrior]5989-the warrior regarded [him]115-mr cavendish , drove [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish into such agonies of laughter , that [he]115-mr cavendish had to retire to [the landing - place]6704-the landing - place and suffocate [himself]115-mr cavendish to subdue it . If [any man]2100-any man had said to [him]115-mr cavendish that [he]115-mr cavendish was hysterical , the chances are that it was [he]115-mr cavendish who would have called [that man]3356-that man out , or at least knocked [him]3356-that man down . But [he]115-mr cavendish had to steal [downstairs]302-downstairs afterwards and apply to [Thomas]105-tom for a cordial more potent than tea ; for naturally , when [a man]285-a man has been hanging over an abyss for ever so long , it is no great wonder if [he]285-a man loses [his]285-a man head and balance when [he]285-a man suddenly finds [himself]285-a man standing on firm ground , and feels that [he]285-a man has escaped . As for [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , when [the other]5266-the other was gone , [he]5143-the archdeacon sat down silently on [his]5143-the archdeacon abandoned chair . [He]5143-the archdeacon was one of [the men who take pride in seeing both sides of a question]6711-the men who take pride in seeing both sides of a question ; and to tell the truth , [he]5143-the archdeacon was always very candid about disputed points in theology , and ready to entertain [everybody]300-everybody 's objection ; but it was a different thing when the matter was a matter of fact . [He]115-mr cavendish put down [his]115-mr cavendish face into [his]115-mr cavendish hands , and tried to think whether it was possible that what [he]115-mr cavendish had just heard might be the true state of the case . To be sure , [the widow who was seated half fainting]6713-the widow who was seated half fainting by [his]115-mr cavendish side had given [him]115-mr cavendish the same account often enough , but somehow it was more effective from the lips of [a man who confronted [him]115-mr cavendish]6714-a man who confronted him than from [the mild and weeping woman whom [he]115-mr cavendish loved better than anything else in [the world]331-the world]6715-the mild and weeping woman whom he loved better than anything else in the world , but [whose opinion on any earthly ( or heavenly ) subject]6717-whose opinion on any earthly ( or heavenly ) subject had not the weight of a straw upon [him]115-mr cavendish . [He]115-mr cavendish tried to take that view of it ; and then it occurred to [him]115-mr cavendish that nothing was more ludicrous and miserable than the position of [a man who goes to law without adequate reason]6718-a man who goes to law without adequate reason , or without proof to maintain [his]115-mr cavendish cause . Such a horrible divergence from everything that was just and right might be , as that [the well - known and highly - esteemed Archdeacon Beverley]6719-the well - known and highly - esteemed archdeacon beverley might be held up for the amusement and edification of [the country]1966-the country in [a Times leader]6721-a times leader , which was a martyrdom [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon would have rather liked than otherwise in a worthy cause , but not for a wretched private business connected with money . [He]115-mr cavendish sighed as [he]115-mr cavendish pondered , feeling , as so many have felt , the difficulties which attend [a good man]4891-a good man 's progress in this life — how that which is just is not always that which is expedient , and how [the righteous]6724-the righteous have to submit to many inconveniences in order that [the adversary]6725-the adversary may have no occasion to blaspheme . In this state of mind [a man]285-a man naturally softens towards [a tender and wistful sympathiser close at hand]6727-a tender and wistful sympathiser close at hand . [He]115-mr cavendish sighed once more heavily , and lifted [his]115-mr cavendish head , and took into [his]115-mr cavendish own a soft pale hand which was visible near [him]115-mr cavendish among the folds of black silk . "[3420-you] So [you]3422-you too have been brought into it , [Helen]176-helen , " [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon said pathetically ; "[176-helen] [I]0-i did not expect to see [you]3422-you [here]4529-here . " "[176-helen] It was [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer timidly ; "[176-helen] it was not any wish of [mine]0-i . Oh , [Charles]206-charles ! if [you]206-charles would let [me]0-i speak . If [you]206-charles will but forget all this , and think no more about it ; and [I]0-i will do [my]0-i best to make [you]206-charles a — — " Here [the poor woman]948-the poor woman stopped short all at once . What [she]948-the poor woman meant to have said was , that [she]948-the poor woman would make [him]206-charles [a good wife]6730-a good wife , which nature and truth and the circumstances all prompted [her]948-the poor woman to say — as the only possible solution to the puzzle . But when [she]948-the poor woman had got so far , [the poor widow]5740-the poor widow stopped , blushing and tingling all over , with a sense of shame , more overwhelming than if [she]948-the poor woman had done a wicked action . It was nothing but pure honesty and affection that prompted [her]948-the poor woman to speak ; and yet , if it had been the vilest sentiment in human nature , [she]948-the poor woman would not have been so utterly ashamed . "[0-i] That was not what [I]0-i meant to say ! " [she]948-the poor woman cried , with sharp and sudden wretchedness ; and was not the least ashamed of telling a downright lie instead . But , to tell the truth , [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was paying no particular attention . [He]5143-the archdeacon had never loved [any other woman]6733-any other woman ; but [he]5143-the archdeacon was a little indifferent as to what innocent nonsense [she]948-the poor woman might please to say . So that [her]948-the poor woman confusion and misery , and even the half offer of [herself]948-the poor woman which occasioned these feelings , were lost upon [him]5143-the archdeacon . [He]5143-the archdeacon kept [her]948-the poor woman hand and caressed it in the midst of [his]5143-the archdeacon own thoughts , as if it was [a child]702-a child 's head [he]5143-the archdeacon was patting . "[0-i] [[My]0-i poor [Helen]176-helen]3424-my poor helen , " [he]5143-the archdeacon said , coming back to [her]176-helen when [he]5143-the archdeacon found [she]176-helen had stopped speaking , "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't see why [you]176-helen should not come , if this sort of thing is any pleasure to [you]176-helen ; but afterwards — — " [he]5143-the archdeacon said reflectively . [He]5143-the archdeacon went to that sort of thing often [himself]5143-the archdeacon , and rather liked it , and did not think of any afterwards ; but perhaps the case of [a weak woman]6735-a weak woman was different , or perhaps it was only that [he]5143-the archdeacon happened to be after [his]5143-the archdeacon downfall in a pathetic and reflective state of mind . "[0-i] Afterwards ? " said [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . [She]133-mrs mortimer did not take the word in any religious or philosophical , but in its merest matter - of - fact meaning , and [she]133-mrs mortimer was sadly hurt and wounded to see that [he]5143-the archdeacon had not even noticed what [she]133-mrs mortimer said , much as [she]133-mrs mortimer had been ashamed of saying it . [She]133-mrs mortimer drew away [her]133-mrs mortimer hand with a quick movement of despite and mortification , which filled [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley with surprise . "[0-i] Afterwards [I]0-i shall go back to [[my]0-i little house]3425-my little house and [[my]0-i school]2656-my school , and shut [myself]0-i in , and never , never come back again , [you]3427-you may be sure , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , with a rush of tears to [her]133-mrs mortimer eyes . Why they did not fall , or how [she]133-mrs mortimer kept [herself]133-mrs mortimer from fainting — [she]133-mrs mortimer who fainted so easily — [she]133-mrs mortimer never , on reviewing the circumstances , could tell ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks always attributed it to the fact that [she]133-mrs mortimer was absent , and there was no eau - de - Cologne on the table . But whatever the cause might be , [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer did not faint ; and perhaps there never was anything so like despair and bitterness as at that moment in [her]133-mrs mortimer mild little feminine soul . "[0-i] Never come back again ? " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , rousing up a little ; and then [he]5143-the archdeacon put out [his]5143-the archdeacon large hand and took back the other , as if it had been a pencil or a book that [he]5143-the archdeacon had lost . All this , let it be known , was well in the shadow , and could not be seen by [the world]331-the world in general to teach [the young people]5506-the young people a bad lesson . "[0-i] Why should not [you]0-i come back ? [I]0-i am going away too , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley ; and [he]0-i stopped short , and resisted the effort [[his]0-i prisoner]6740-his prisoner made to withdraw . Oddly enough at that moment [[his]5143-the archdeacon Rectory]6741-his rectory rose suddenly before [him]5143-the archdeacon as in a vision — [[his]5143-the archdeacon Rectory]6741-his rectory , all handsome and sombre , without a soul in [it]6741-his rectory , room after room uninhabited , and not a sound to be heard , except that of [his]5143-the archdeacon own foot or [[his]5143-the archdeacon servant]6743-his servant 's . It was curious what connection there could be between that and [the garden]695-the garden , with [its]6741-his rectory four walls , and [the tiny cottage covered with wistaria]6745-the tiny cottage covered with wistaria . Such as [it]6746-it was , [it]6746-it moved [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon to a singular , and , considering the place and moment , rather indecorous proceeding . Instead of contenting [himself]0-i with the resisting hand , [he]0-i drew [the widow]1180-the widow 's arm within [his]0-i as [they]3429-they sat together . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll tell [you]3428-you what [we]3429-they must do , [Helen]176-helen , " [he]0-i said confidentially—"we[0-i] must go back to [Basing]38-basing together , [you]3428-you and [I.]0-i [I]0-i do n't see the good of leaving [you]3428-you by [yourself]3428-you here . [You]3428-you can make what alterations [you]3428-you like when [you]3428-you get to [the Rectory]553-the rectory ; and [I]0-i shall let that — [that person]3367-that person alone , if [you]3428-you wish it , with [his]3367-that person ill - gotten gear . [He]3367-that person will never come to any good , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , with some satisfaction ; and then [he]0-i added in a parenthesis , as if [she]3428-you had expressed some ridiculous doubt on the subject , "[3367-that person] Of course [I]0-i mean that [we]3432-we should be married before [we]3432-we go away . " It was in this rapid and summary manner that the whole business was settled . Naturally [[his]0-i companion]1062-his companion had nothing to say against such a reasonable arrangement . [She]3428-you had never contradicted [him]0-i in [her]3428-you life about anything but one thing ; and that being set aside , there was no possible reason why [she]3428-you should begin now . This was how the crisis came to an end , which had been of so much interest to [the parties immediately affected]6751-the parties immediately affected . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn had one of [her]99-mrs woodburn nervous attacks next morning , and was very ill , and alarmed [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks ; but at [her]99-mrs woodburn very worst moment the incorrigible mimic convulsed [[her]99-mrs woodburn anxious medical adviser]6752-her anxious medical adviser and all [[her]99-mrs woodburn attendants]6753-her attendants by a sudden adoption of the character of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , whom [she]99-mrs woodburn must have made a careful study of the previous night . "[3433-him] Tell [him]3433-him to tell [him]3433-him to go [downstairs]302-downstairs , " cried [the half - dead patient]6754-the half - dead patient ; "[0-i] [I]0-i want to speak to [him]3433-him , and [he]3433-him is not to hear;—if [he]3433-him were not so thoughtless , [he]3433-him would offer [him]3433-him some lunch at least , " [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn said pathetically , with closed eyes and a face as pale as death . "[3433-him] [She]3435-her never did anything better in [her]3435-her life , " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks said afterwards ; and [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn , who was fond of [[his]162-mr woodburn wife]345-his wife in [his]162-mr woodburn way , and had been crying over [her]3435-her , burst into such an explosion of laughter that [all the servants]6756-all the servants were scandalised . And [the patient]6757-the patient improved from that moment . [She]6757-the patient was perfectly well and in the fullest force a week afterwards , when [she]6757-the patient came to see [Lucilla , who had also been slightly indisposed for a day or two]6758-lucilla , who had also been slightly indisposed for a day or two . When [Thomas]105-tom had shut the door , and [the two]678-the two were quite alone , [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn hugged [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks with a fervour which up to that moment [she]6757-the patient had never exhibited . "[3435-her] It was only necessary that [we]3436-we should get into full sympathy with [each other]679-each other as [human creatures]3438-human creatures , " [she]6757-the patient said , lifting [her]6757-the patient finger like [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon ; and for all the rest of that autumn and winter [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn kept society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford in a state of inextinguishable laughter . The odd thing was that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who had been one of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks favourite characters]6761-her favourite characters , disappeared almost entirely from [her]88-miss marjoribanks repertory . Not quite altogether , because there were moments of supreme temptation which [the mimic]883-the mimic could not resist ; but as a general rule [Lucilla]119-lucilla was [the only woman in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]6763-the only woman in carlingford who escaped the universal critic . No sort of acknowledgment passed between [them]678-the two of the obligations [one]4465-one had to [the other]5266-the other , and , what was still more remarkable , no discussion of the terrible evening when [Lucilla]119-lucilla had held the Archdeacon with [her]119-lucilla eye , and prevented the volcano from exploding . Perhaps [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , for [her]99-mrs woodburn part , would have been pleased to have had such an explanation , but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks knew better . [She]88-miss marjoribanks knew it was best not to enter upon confidences which neither could ever forget , and which might prevent [them]678-the two meeting with ease in the midst of [the little world which knew nothing about it]6766-the little world which knew nothing about it . What [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew , [she]119-lucilla knew , and could keep to [herself]119-lucilla ; but [she]119-lucilla felt at the same time that it was best to have no expansions on the subject . [She]119-lucilla kept it all to [herself]119-lucilla , and made the arrangements for [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's marriage , and took charge of everything . [Everybody]300-everybody said that nothing could be more perfect than [the bride]1284-the bride 's toilette , which was as nice as could be , and yet not like [a real bride]6769-a real bride after all ; a difference which was only proper under the circumstances ; for [she]119-lucilla was married in lavender , poor soul , as was to be expected . "[3439-you] [You]3439-you have not gone off the least bit in [the world]331-the world , and it is quite a pleasure to see [you]3439-you , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , as [she]119-lucilla kissed [her]3439-you that morning — and naturally all [Carlingford]3-carlingford knew that it was owing to [her]119-lucilla goodness that [the widow]1180-the widow had been taken care of and provided for , and saved up for [the Archdeacon]170-mr beverley . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , in short , presided over the ceremony as if [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been [[Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's mother]6771-mrs mortimer 's mother , and superintended the wedding breakfast , and made [herself]88-miss marjoribanks agreeable to [everybody]300-everybody . And in the meantime , before the marriage took place , [most people in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]6773-most people in carlingford availed [themselves]6773-most people in carlingford of the opportunity of calling on [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer . "[3439-you] If [she]3441-she should happen to be [[the future bishop]3442-the future bishop 's lady]3443-the future bishop 's lady , and none of [us]3444-us ever to have taken any notice of [her]3441-she , " [somebody]312-somebody said , with natural dismay . [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not discourage the practical result of this suggestion , but [she]119-lucilla felt an instinctive certainty in [her]119-lucilla mind that now [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley would never be [bishop of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5471-bishop of carlingford , and indeed that the chances were [Carlingford]3-carlingford would never be elevated into a bishopric at all . It was not until after the marriage that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish went away . To be sure , [he]3445-an old friend was not absolutely present at the ceremony , but there can be no doubt that the magnificent parure which [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer received the evening before [her]133-mrs mortimer marriage , "[3441-she] from [an old friend]3445-an old friend , " which made [everybody]300-everybody 's mouth water , and which [she]133-mrs mortimer [herself]133-mrs mortimer contemplated with mingled admiration and dismay , was sent by [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[3441-she] Do [you]3446-you think it could be from [him]3445-an old friend ; or only from [him]3445-an old friend ? " [the bride]1284-the bride said , bewildered and bewildering . "[3446-you] [I]0-i am sure [he]3445-an old friend might have known [I]0-i never should require anything so splendid . " But [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for [her]119-lucilla part , had no doubt whatever on the subject ; and the perfect good taste of the offering made [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sigh , thinking once more how much that was admirable was wasted by the fatal obstacle which prevented [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish from aspiring to [anybody higher than [Barbara Lake]120-barbara]6778-anybody higher than barbara lake . As for [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , [he]5143-the archdeacon too found it very easy to satisfy [his]5143-the archdeacon mind as to the donor of the emeralds . [He]5143-the archdeacon put them away from [him]5143-the archdeacon severely , and did not condescend to throw a second glance at [their]492-women deceitful splendour . "[492-women] [Women]492-women are curiously constituted , " said [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley , who was still at the height of superiority , though [he]170-mr beverley was [a bridegroom]6780-a bridegroom . "[492-women] [I]0-i suppose those sort of things give [them]492-women pleasure — things which neither satisfy the body nor delight the soul . " "[492-women] If it had been something to eat , would it have pleased [you]3445-an old friend better ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , moved for once in [her]119-lucilla life to be impertinent , like [an ordinary girl]6781-an ordinary girl . For really when [a man]285-a man showed [himself]285-a man so idiotic as to despise a beautiful set of emeralds , it went beyond even the well - known tolerance and compassionate good - humour with which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks regarded the vagaries of "[574-the gentlemen] [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen . " There is a limit in all things , and this was going too far . "[0-i] [I]0-i said , to satisfy the body , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " said [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , "[0-i] which is an office very temporarily and inadequately performed by something to eat . [I]0-i prefer the welfare of [[my]0-i fellow - creatures]3449-my fellow - creatures to a few glittering stones — even when they are round [Her]3450-her neck , " [Mr Beverley]170-mr beverley added , with a little concession to the circumstances . "[3450-her] Jewellery is robbery in [a great town]3451-a great town where there is always so much to be done , and so little means of doing it ; to secure health to [the people]811-the people , and education — — " "[3450-her] Yes , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who knew in [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart that [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was afraid of [her]88-miss marjoribanks . "[3450-her] It is so nice of [you]0-i not to say any of those dreadful sanitary words — and [I]0-i am sure [you]0-i could make something very nasty and disagreeable with that diamond of [yours]0-i . It is a beautiful diamond ; if [I]0-i were [Helen]176-helen [I]0-i should make [you]0-i give it [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly ; and [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon was so much frightened by the threat that [he]5143-the archdeacon turned [his]5143-the archdeacon ring instinctively , and quenched the glitter of the diamond in [his]5143-the archdeacon closed hand . "[0-i] It was a present , " [he]5143-the archdeacon said hastily , and went away to seek some better occupation than tilting with [the womankind]6786-the womankind , who naturally had possession of [[the bride]1284-the bride 's little house]6788-the bride 's little house and everything in [it]6788-the bride 's little house at that interesting moment . It was the last evening of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's reign , and [she]119-lucilla was disposed to take the full good of it . And though [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer 's trousseau was modest , and not , as [Lydia Brown]161-lydia repeated , like that of [a real bride]6769-a real bride , it was still voluminous enough to fill [the room]395-the room to overflowing , where it was all being sorted and packed under [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's eye . "[0-i] It is a very nice diamond indeed , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] if [I]0-i were [you]3453-you [I]0-i would certainly make [him]3454-him give it to [me]0-i — rings are no good to [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman . [They]3456-they never have nice hands , [you]3453-you know — though indeed when [they]3456-they have nice hands , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks reflectively , "[3456-they] it is a great deal worse , for [they]3456-they keep always thrusting them under [your]3453-you very eyes . It is curious why [They]3456-they should be so vain . [They]3456-they talk of [women]492-women ! " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , with natural derision ; "[3456-they] but , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , if [I]0-i were [you]3453-you [I]0-i would make [him]3454-him give it [me]0-i ; a nice diamond is always a nice thing to have . " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the widow]1180-the widow , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know how to thank [you]119-lucilla for all [you]119-lucilla have done for [me]0-i ; but , [dear]4458-dear , if [you]119-lucilla please , [I]0-i would not talk like that ! [The gentlemen]574-the gentlemen laugh , but [I]0-i am sure [they]574-the gentlemen do n't like it all the same ; " for indeed [the bride]1284-the bride thought it [her]1284-the bride duty , having won the prize in [[her]1284-the bride own person]523-her own person , to point out to [[her]1284-the bride young friend]1047-her young friend how , to attain the same end , [she]1284-the bride ought to behave . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not laugh , for [her]88-miss marjoribanks sense of humour , as has been said , was not strong , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks kissed [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friend]503-her friend with protecting tenderness . "[574-the gentlemen] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , if that had been what [I]0-i was thinking of [I]0-i need never have come [home]287-home , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [her]119-lucilla superiority was so calm and serene , that [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer felt entirely ashamed of [herself]133-mrs mortimer for making the suggestion . [The widow]1180-the widow was simple - minded , and , like [most other women]6797-most other women , it gratified [her]119-lucilla to believe that here and there , as in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's case , there existed one who was utterly indifferent to [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen , and did not care whether [they]574-the gentlemen were pleased or not ; which restored a little the balance of [the world]331-the world to [the widow - bride]6800-the widow - bride , who felt with shame that [she]6800-the widow - bride cared a great deal , and was quite incapable of such virtue . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was not at that moment in conscious enjoyment of the strength of mind for which [[her]119-lucilla friend]503-her friend gave [her]119-lucilla credit . On the contrary , [she]119-lucilla could not help a certain sense of surprised depression as [she]119-lucilla superintended the packing of the boxes . [The man]1681-the man had had it in [his]1681-the man power to propose to [her]119-lucilla , and [he]1681-the man was going to be married to [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer ! It was not that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was wounded or disappointed , but that [she]119-lucilla felt it as a wonderful proof of the imperfection and weakness of human nature . Even in the nineteenth century , which has learnt so much , such a thing was possible ! It filled [her]119-lucilla with a gentle sadness as [she]119-lucilla had the things put in , and saw the emeralds safely deposited in their resting - place . Not that [she]119-lucilla cared for [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon , who had thus disposed of [himself]5143-the archdeacon ; but still it was a curious fact that such a thing could be . Altogether it must be admitted that at this special moment [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks occupied a difficult position . [She]119-lucilla had given [the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon to understand that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was [a "[3463-she] very particular friend "]6805-a " very particular friend " ; and even when the danger was past , [Lucilla]119-lucilla scorned to acknowledge [her]119-lucilla pious prevarications . During all this interval [she]119-lucilla continued so gracious to [him]115-mr cavendish that [everybody]300-everybody was puzzled , and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn even insisted on [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother , after all , making [his]115-mr cavendish proposal , which would be better late than never . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [she]3463-she is fond of [you]3464-you , " said [the softened mimic]6808-the softened mimic , "[3463-she] and that sort of thing does n't matter to [a woman]4411-a woman as it does to [a man]285-a man ; " for it has been already said that [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , notwithstanding [her]99-mrs woodburn knack of external discrimination , had very little real knowledge of character . And even at moments , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [himself]115-mr cavendish , who ought to have known better , was half tempted to believe that [Lucilla]119-lucilla meant it . The effect upon [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was still more decided . [He]0-i thought [he]0-i saw in [[his]0-i daughter]286-his daughter the indications of that weakness which is sometimes so surprising in [women]492-women , and it disturbed [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's serenity ; and [he]0-i actually tried to snub [Lucilla]119-lucilla on sundry occasions , with that wonderful fatuity which is common to [men]4399-men . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope when this marriage is over [people]505-people will recover [their]505-people senses . [I]0-i hear of nothing else , " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks said one day at dessert , when [they]6813-they were alone . [He]0-i took some chestnuts as [he]0-i spoke , and burned [his]0-i fingers , which did not improve [his]0-i temper . "[0-i] That sort of rubbish , [I]0-i suppose , is much more interesting than attending to [your]3468-your natural duties , " [the Doctor]326-the doctor added morosely , which was not a kind of address which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was used to hear . "[303-dear papa] [Dear papa]303-dear papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[303-dear papa] if [I]0-i attended to [my]0-i duties ever so much [I]0-i could not keep [you]303-dear papa from burning [your]303-dear papa fingers . There are some things that [people]505-people must do for [themselves]505-people , " [the dutiful daughter]6815-the dutiful daughter added , with a sigh . [Nobody]4434-nobody could doubt who knew [Lucilla]119-lucilla that [she]119-lucilla would have gladly taken [the world]331-the world on [her]119-lucilla shoulders , and saved [everybody]300-everybody from those little misadventures ; but how could [she]119-lucilla help it if [people]505-people absolutely would not take care of [themselves]505-people ? [The Doctor]326-the doctor smiled grimly , but [he]326-the doctor was not satisfied . [He]326-the doctor was , on the contrary , furious in a quiet way . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't need at this time of day to be told how clever [you]0-i are , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father ; "[119-lucilla] and [I]0-i thought [you]0-i had been superior to the ordinary folly of [women]492-women — — " "[94-papa] [Papa]94-papa , for Heaven 's sake ! " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was really alarmed this time , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not hesitate to let it be apparent . "[94-papa] [I]0-i do not mean to say that [I]0-i always do precisely what [I]0-i ought to do , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] [nobody]4434-nobody does that [I]0-i know of ; but [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i never did anything to deserve that . [I]0-i never was superior , and [I]0-i hope [I]0-i never shall be ; and [I]0-i know [I]0-i never pretended to it , " [she]119-lucilla said , with natural horror ; for the accusation , as [everybody]300-everybody will perceive , was hard to bear . [The Doctor]326-the doctor laughed again , but with increased severity . "[0-i] [We]3473-we understand all that , " [he]326-the doctor said . "[3473-we] [I]0-i am not in the secret of [your]0-i actions , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i do n't know what [you]0-i intend , or how far [you]0-i mean to go . The only thing [I]0-i know is that [I]0-i see [that young fellow Cavendish]3474-that young fellow cavendish a great deal oftener in [the house]339-the house and about it than [I]0-i care to see [him]3474-that young fellow cavendish ; and [I]0-i have had occasion to say the same thing before . [I]0-i know nothing about [his]3474-that young fellow cavendish means , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks ; "[3474-that young fellow cavendish] [[his]3474-that young fellow cavendish property]3476-his property may be in the Funds , but [I]0-i think it a great deal more likely that [he]3474-that young fellow cavendish speculates . [I]0-i have worked hard for [my]0-i money , and [I]0-i do n't mean it to go in that way , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i repeat , [I]0-i am not in the secret of [your]119-lucilla proceedings — — " "[0-i] [Dear papa]303-dear papa ! as if there was any secret , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , fixing [her]119-lucilla candid eyes upon [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's face . "[0-i] [I]0-i might pretend [I]0-i did not understand [you]303-dear papa if there was anything in what [you]303-dear papa say , but [I]0-i never go upon false pretences when [I]0-i can help it . [I]0-i am very fond of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " [she]119-lucilla continued regretfully , after a pause . "[115-mr cavendish] There is [nobody]4434-nobody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that is so nice ; but [I]0-i do n't see whom [he]115-mr cavendish can marry except [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would have scorned to conceal the unfeigned regret which filled [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind when [she]88-miss marjoribanks uttered these words . "[0-i] [I]0-i am dreadfully sorry , but [I]0-i do n't see anything that can be done for [him]115-mr cavendish , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , and sighed once more . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , [he]326-the doctor forgot all about [his]326-the doctor chestnuts , and sat and stared at [her]88-miss marjoribanks , thinking in [his]326-the doctor ignorance that it was a piece of acting , and not knowing whether to be angry or to yield to the amusement which began to rise in [his]326-the doctor breast . "[0-i] [He]115-mr cavendish may marry half a dozen [Barbara Lakes]166-barbara , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , "[0-i] and [I]0-i do n't see what reason [we]3479-we should have to interfere : so long as [he]115-mr cavendish does n't want to marry [you]0-i — — " "[115-mr cavendish] That would be impossible , [papa]295-papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with pensive gravity . "[295-papa] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am very , very sorry . [She]166-barbara has a very nice voice , but [a man ca n't marry a voice]3481-a man ca n't marry a voice , [you]295-papa know ; and if there was anything that [I]0-i could do —— [I]0-i am not sure that [he]115-mr cavendish ever wished for that either , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual candour . "[115-mr cavendish] It is odd , but for all that it is true . " For it was a moment of emotion , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not help giving utterance to the surprise with which this consideration naturally filled [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind . "[115-mr cavendish] What is odd , and what is true ? " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , growing more and more bewildered . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla only put aside [her]119-lucilla plate and got up from [her]119-lucilla chair . "[115-mr cavendish] Not any more wine , thank [you]295-papa , " [she]119-lucilla said . "[295-papa] [I]0-i know [you]295-papa do n't want [me]0-i any more , and [I]0-i have so much to do . [I]0-i hope [you]295-papa will let [me]0-i invite [Barbara]166-barbara here when [they]3482-they are married , and pay [her]166-barbara a little attention ; for [nobody]4434-nobody likes [her]166-barbara in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , and it would be so hard upon [him]3484-him . The more [I]0-i think of it , the more sorry [I]0-i am , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[295-papa] [he]3484-him deserved better , [papa]295-papa ; but as for [me]0-i , [everybody]300-everybody knows what is [my]0-i object in life . " Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks left the table , leaving [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father in a singular state of satisfaction and surprise . [He]292-her father did not believe a word of what [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been saying , with that curious perversity common to [the people who surrounded [Lucilla]119-lucilla]6827-the people who surrounded lucilla , and which arose not so much from doubt of [her]88-miss marjoribanks veracity as from sheer excess of confidence in [her]88-miss marjoribanks powers . [He]292-her father thought [she]88-miss marjoribanks had foiled [him]292-her father in a masterly manner , and that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was only , as [people]505-people say , amusing [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , and had no serious intentions ; and [he]292-her father laughed quietly to [himself]292-her father when [she]88-miss marjoribanks left [him]292-her father , in the satisfaction of finding there was nothing in it . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , for [her]88-miss marjoribanks part , went on tranquilly with the arrangements for the marriage ; one by one [she]88-miss marjoribanks was disembarrassing [herself]88-miss marjoribanks from the complications which had grown round [her]88-miss marjoribanks during the first year of [her]88-miss marjoribanks reign in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and now only the last links of the difficulty remained to be unrolled . The explanation [she]88-miss marjoribanks had with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [himself]115-mr cavendish was in every way more interesting . It happened pretty late one evening , when [Lucilla]119-lucilla was returning with [[her]119-lucilla maid]282-her maid from [[the widow]1180-the widow 's little cottage , which was so soon to be deserted]6831-the widow 's little cottage , which was so soon to be deserted . [She]119-lucilla was just at that moment thinking of [the wistaria]6458-the wistaria which had grown so nicely , and of all the trouble [she]119-lucilla had taken with [the garden]695-the garden . [Nobody]4434-nobody could tell who might come into [it]695-the garden now , after [she]119-lucilla had done so much for it ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not but have a momentary sense that , on the whole , it was a little ungrateful on the part of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , when [everybody]300-everybody had taken such pains to make [her]88-miss marjoribanks comfortable . At this moment , indeed , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was slightly given to moralising , though with [her]119-lucilla usual wisdom [she]119-lucilla kept [her]119-lucilla meditations to [herself]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla was thinking with a momentary vexation of all the plants that had been put into the beds , and of so much time and trouble lost — when [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish came up to [her]119-lucilla . It was a cold evening , and there was nothing in common between this walk and the walk [they]6836-they had taken together from [Grove Street]27-grove street to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane on an earlier occasion . But this time , so far from being reluctant to accompany [her]119-lucilla , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish came to [her]119-lucilla side eagerly . [The maid]2541-the maid retired a little behind , and then [the two]678-the two found [themselves]678-the two in that most perfect of all positions for mutual confidence — [a street not too crowded and noisy , all shrouded in the darkness , and yet twinkling with the friendly lights of an autumn evening]6839-a street not too crowded and noisy , all shrouded in the darkness , and yet twinkling with the friendly lights of an autumn evening . Nothing could have been more perfect than [their]678-the two isolation from [the surrounding world]475-the surrounding world , if [they]678-the two thought proper to isolate [themselves]678-the two ; and yet it was always there to be taken refuge in if the confidence should receive a check , or the mind of the chance companions change . "[0-i] [I]0-i have been trying to catch a glimpse of [you]3487-you for a long time , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , after [they]678-the two had talked a little in the ordinary way , as [everybody]300-everybody was doing in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , about [the two people]6547-the two people henceforward to be known in [Carlingford]3-carlingford as "[218-the beverleys] [the Beverleys]218-the beverleys . " "[218-the beverleys] But [you]3487-you are always so busy serving [everybody]300-everybody . And [I]0-i have a great deal to say to [you]3487-you that [I]0-i do n't know how to say . " "[0-i] Then do n't say it , please , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] It is a great deal better not . It might be funny , [you]3487-you know ; but [I]0-i am not disposed to be funny to - night . [I]0-i am very glad about [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , to be sure , that [she]133-mrs mortimer is to be settled so nicely , and that [they]3489-they are going to be married at last . But , after all , when [one]4465-one thinks of it , it is a little vexatious . Just when [[her]133-mrs mortimer house]2364-her house was all put to rights , and [the garden]695-the garden looking so pretty , and [the school]534-the school promising so well , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and there was a certain aggrieved tone in [her]119-lucilla voice . "[3487-you] And it is [you]3487-you who have done everything for [her]133-mrs mortimer , as for [all the rest of [us]3495-us]3494-all the rest of us , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , though [he]115-mr cavendish could not help laughing a little ; and then [he]115-mr cavendish paused , and [his]115-mr cavendish voice softened in the darkness by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's side . "[3487-you] Do not let [us]3495-us talk of [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer , " [he]115-mr cavendish said . "[3495-us] [I]0-i sometimes have something just on [my]0-i lips to say , and [I]0-i do not know whether [I]0-i dare say it . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks — — " And here [he]115-mr cavendish came to a pause . [He]115-mr cavendish was fluttered and frightened , which was what [she]133-mrs mortimer , and not [he]115-mr cavendish , ought to have been . And at the bottom of [his]115-mr cavendish heart [he]115-mr cavendish did not wish to say it , which gave far more force to [his]115-mr cavendish hesitation than simply a doubt whether [he]115-mr cavendish might dare . Perhaps [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart fluttered too , with a sense that the moment which once would not have been an unwelcome moment , had at last arrived . [Her]119-lucilla heart , it is true , was not very particularly engaged ; but still [she]119-lucilla was sensible of all [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's capacities , and was "[88-miss marjoribanks] very fond " of [him]115-mr cavendish , as [she]119-lucilla said ; and [her]119-lucilla exertions on [his]115-mr cavendish behalf had produced their natural effect , and moved [her]119-lucilla affections a little . [She]119-lucilla made an involuntary pause for the hundredth part of a minute , and reckoned it all up again , and asked [herself]119-lucilla whether it were possible . There was something , in the first place , becoming and suitable in the idea that [she]119-lucilla , who was [the only person who knew [his]115-mr cavendish secret]6843-the only person who knew his secret , should take [him]115-mr cavendish and it together and make the best of [them]6844-them . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla had the consciousness that [she]119-lucilla could indeed make a great deal of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [Nobody]4434-nobody had ever crossed [her]119-lucilla path of whom so much could be made ; and as for any further danger of [his]115-mr cavendish real origin and position being found out and exposed to [the world]331-the world , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was capable of smiling at that when the defence would be in [her]88-miss marjoribanks own hands . [She]88-miss marjoribanks might yet accept [him]115-mr cavendish , and have [him]115-mr cavendish elected [member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4760-member for carlingford , and carry [him]115-mr cavendish triumphantly through all [his]115-mr cavendish difficulties . For a small part — nay , even for the half of a minute — [Lucilla]119-lucilla paused , and made a rapid review of the circumstances , and reconsidered [her]119-lucilla decision . Perhaps if [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been really in earnest , that which was only a vague possibility might have become , in another minute , a fact and real . It was about the first time that [her]119-lucilla heart had found anything to say in the matter ; and the fact was that it actually fluttered in [her]119-lucilla reasonable bosom , and experienced a certain malaise which was quite new to [her]119-lucilla . Was it possible that [she]119-lucilla could be in love with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ? or was it merely the excitement of a final decision which made that unusual commotion far away down at the bottom of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart ? However that might be , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks triumphed over [her]88-miss marjoribanks momentary weakness . [She]119-lucilla saw the possibility , and at the same moment [she]119-lucilla saw that it could not be ; and while [Mr Cavendish]6848-mr cavendish hesitated , [she]119-lucilla , who was always prompt and ready , made up [her]119-lucilla mind . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know what [I]0-i have done in particular , either for [her]3496-her or the rest of [you]3497-you , " [she]119-lucilla said , ignoring the other part of [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion 's faltering address , "[0-i] except to help to amuse [you]3497-you ; but [I]0-i am going to do something very serious , and [I]0-i hope [you]3497-you will show [you]3497-you are grateful , as [you]3497-you say — though [I]0-i do n't know what [you]3497-you have to be grateful about — by paying great attention to [me]0-i . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [I]0-i am going to give [you]3497-you good advice , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and , notwithstanding [her]119-lucilla courage , [she]119-lucilla too faltered a little , and felt that it was rather a serious piece of business that [she]119-lucilla had taken in hand . "[0-i] Advice ? " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said , like an echo of [her]119-lucilla voice ; but that was all [he]115-mr cavendish found time to say . "[0-i] [We]3498-we are [such old friends]3088-such old friends , that [I]0-i know [you]3497-you wo n't be vexed , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[3497-you] and then [we]3498-we understand [each other]679-each other . It is so nice when [two people]6219-two people understand [each other]679-each other ; [they]6219-two people can say quantities of things that [strangers]4405-strangers can not say . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [you]3497-you and [Barbara]166-barbara are in love , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , making a slight pause , and looking in [his]3497-you face . "[3497-you] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ! " cried [the assaulted man]6850-the assaulted man , in the extremity of [his]6850-the assaulted man amazement and horror . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla came a little closer to [him]3497-you , and shook [her]119-lucilla head in a maternal , semi - reproving way . "[3497-you] Do n't say [you]3497-you are not , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[3497-you] [you]3497-you never could deceive [me]0-i — not in anything like that . [I]0-i saw it almost as soon as [you]3497-you met . [They]3504-they are not rich , [you]3497-you know , but [they]3504-they are very nice . [Mr Lake]93-mr lake and [Rose]108-rose , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with admirable prudence , keeping off the difficult subject of [Barbara]166-barbara [herself]166-barbara , "[108-rose] are [the two very nicest people]3505-the two very nicest people [I]0-i know ; and [everybody]300-everybody says that [Willie]151-willie is dreadfully clever . [I]0-i hope [you]3497-you will soon be married , and that [you]3497-you will be very happy , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks continued , with an effort . It was a bold thing to say , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's throat even contracted a little , as if to prevent the words from getting utterance ; but then [she]119-lucilla was not [a person]521-a person , when [she]119-lucilla knew a thing was right , to hesitate about doing it ; and in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind duty went before all , as has already been on several occasions said . After this a horrible silence fell upon [the two]678-the two — a silence which , like darkness , could be felt . The thunderbolt fell upon [the victim]589-the victim 's unprotected head without any warning . The idea that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would talk to [him]3497-you about [Barbara Lake]120-barbara was the very last that could have entered [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's mind . [He]3497-you was speechless with rage and mortification . [He]3497-you took it for an insult inflicted upon [him]3497-you in cold blood , doing [Lucilla]119-lucilla much injustice as [the other people who took the candid expression of [her]119-lucilla sentiments for a piece of acting]6854-the other people who took the candid expression of her sentiments for a piece of acting . [He]3497-you was [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , notwithstanding [his]3497-you doubtful origin , and civilised down to [his]3497-you very finger - tips ; but [he]3497-you would have liked to have knocked [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks down , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks was [a woman]4411-a woman . And yet , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks was [a woman]4411-a woman , [he]3497-you dared not for [his]3497-you life make any demonstration of [his]3497-you fury . [He]3497-you walked along by [her]88-miss marjoribanks side down into [the respectable solitude of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]6858-the respectable solitude of grange lane , passing through [a bright bit of [George Street]24-george street]6859-a bright bit of george street , and seeing askance , by the light from the shop windows , [[his]3497-you adviser]6860-his adviser walking beside [him]3497-you , with the satisfaction of a good conscience in [her]88-miss marjoribanks face . This awful silence lasted until [they]6861-they reached [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's door . "[0-i] Thank [you]3507-you for coming with [me]0-i so far , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , holding out [her]119-lucilla hand . "[3507-you] [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i must not ask [you]3507-you to come in , though papa would be delighted to see [you]3507-you . [I]0-i am afraid [you]3507-you are very angry with [me]0-i , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with a touch of pathos ; "[3507-you] but [you]3507-you may be sure [I]0-i would always stand by [you]3507-you ; and [I]0-i said it because [I]0-i thought it was for the best . " "[0-i] On the contrary , [I]0-i am much obliged to [you]3507-you , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with quiet fury , "[0-i] and deeply touched by the interest [you]3507-you take in [my]0-i happiness . [You]3507-you may be sure [I]0-i shall always be grateful for it ; and for the offer of [your]3507-you support , " said [the ungrateful man , with the most truculent meaning]6862-the ungrateful man , with the most truculent meaning . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks pressed quite kindly the hurried hand with which [he]0-i touched [hers]88-miss marjoribanks , and went in , still saying , "[3507-you] Good - night . " [She]88-miss marjoribanks had done [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty , whatever might come of it . [He]0-i rushed [home]287-home furious ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks went to a little worsted - work with a mind at peace with itself and [all men]6864-all men . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was gentler than usual even to [the maids]6865-the maids , who always found [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [a good mistress]6866-a good mistress — but [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt a little sad in the solitude of [her]88-miss marjoribanks genius . For it is true that to be wiser and more enlightened than [one 's neighbours]6867-one 's neighbours is in most cases a weariness to the flesh . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had made a sacrifice , and [nobody]4434-nobody appreciated it . Instead of choosing a position which pleased [her]88-miss marjoribanks imagination , and suited [her]88-miss marjoribanks energies , and did not go against [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , moved by the wisest discretion , had decided , not without regret , to give it up . [She]119-lucilla had sacrificed [her]119-lucilla own inclination , and a sphere in which [her]119-lucilla abilities would have had the fullest scope , to what [she]119-lucilla believed to be the general good ; and instead of having the heroism acknowledged , [she]119-lucilla was misunderstood and rewarded with ingratitude . When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks found [herself]88-miss marjoribanks alone in the solitude of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks drawing - room]1580-her drawing - room , and in the still greater solitude , as [we]6870-we have said , of [her]88-miss marjoribanks genius , [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt a little sad , as was natural . But at the same moment there came into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind a name , a humble name , which has been often pronounced in the pages of this history , and it gave [her]88-miss marjoribanks once more a certain consolation . A sympathetic presence seemed to diffuse itself about [her]88-miss marjoribanks in [her]88-miss marjoribanks loneliness . There are moments when the faith of [a very humble individual]6871-a very humble individual may save a great soul from discouragement ; and the consciousness of being believed in once more came with the sweetest and most salutary effect upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart . It was the very day after the marriage , and two or three days after this conversation , that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish left [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [He]115-mr cavendish went to spend the winter in [Italy]8-italy , which had long been "[3507-you] a dream " of [his]115-mr cavendish , as [he]115-mr cavendish explained to [some of [the young ladies]2883-the young ladies]6872-some of the young ladies[most of whom had the same "[3507-you] dream , " without the enviable power of carrying it out]6874-most of whom had the same " dream , " without the enviable power of carrying it out . [He]115-mr cavendish made very brief and formal adieux to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , to the extreme amazement of all [the surrounding world]475-the surrounding world , and then disappeared , leaving — just at that moment after the excitement of the marriage was over , when [Grange Lane]4-grange lane stood most in need of [somebody to rouse its drooping spirits]6876-somebody to rouse its drooping spirits — a wonderful blank behind [him]115-mr cavendish . [Lucilla]119-lucilla said much less about [her]119-lucilla feelings on this occasion than [she]119-lucilla was in the habit of doing , but there could be no doubt that [she]119-lucilla felt it , and felt it acutely . And the worst of it was , that it was [she]119-lucilla who was universally blamed for the sudden and unexplained departure of [the most popular man in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]5641-the most popular man in carlingford . [Some people]443-some people thought [he]115-mr cavendish had gone away to escape from the necessity of proposing to [her]119-lucilla ; and [some of more friendly and charitable disposition]6879-some of more friendly and charitable disposition believed with [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had refused [him]115-mr cavendish ; and [some , who were mostly outsiders and of a humble class]6880-some , who were mostly outsiders and of a humble class , were of opinion that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had exercised all [her]88-miss marjoribanks influence to send [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish out of the way of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . It was with this impression that [Rose]108-rose made [her]108-rose way one of those foggy autumn mornings through the fallen leaves with which [the garden]695-the garden was carpeted , to see if any explanation was to be got from [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [The art - inspectors from [Marlborough House]13-marlborough house]6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house had just paid [their]6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house annual visit to [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and had found [the Female School of Design]2155-the female school of design in a condition which , as [they]6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house said in [their]6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house report , "[3507-you] warranted the warmest encomiums , " and [Rose]108-rose had also won a prize for [her]108-rose veil in the exhibition at [Kensington of]55-kensington of ornamental art . These were triumphs which would have made [the little artist]2159-the little artist overwhelmingly happy , if [they]6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house had not been neutralised by other circumstances ; but as it was , they only aggravated the difficulties of the position in which [she]108-rose found [herself]108-rose . [She]108-rose came to [Lucilla]119-lucilla in a bonnet — a circumstance which of itself was solemn and ominous ; for generally that portentous article of dress , which was home - made , and did not consist with cheerful dispositions , was reserved by [Rose]108-rose for going to [church]6885-church ; and [her]108-rose soft cheeks were pale , and the hazel eyes more dewy than usual , though it was rain , and not dew , that had been falling from [them]6886-them during those last painful days . "[0-i] [I]0-i am ashamed to ask [you]3508-you such a question , " said [Rose]108-rose ; "[0-i] but [I]0-i want [you]3508-you to tell [me]0-i , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [you]3508-you know why [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish has gone away . [She]3509-she will not come and ask [you]3508-you [herself]3509-she , or rather [I]0-i would not let [her]3509-she come ; for [she]3509-she is so passionate , [one]4465-one does not know what [she]3509-she might do . [You]3508-you have behaved a little strange , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the straightforward Rose]108-rose . "[3508-you] If [he]115-mr cavendish cared for [her]3509-she , and [she]3509-she cared for [him]115-mr cavendish , [you]3508-you had no right to come and take [him]115-mr cavendish away . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i did not take [him]115-mr cavendish away , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] [I]0-i had to talk to [him]115-mr cavendish about some — business ; that was all . It is disgraceful of [Barbara]120-barbara to bother [you]3508-you about it , who are only [a baby]4734-a baby and ought n't to know anything — — " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " cried [Rose]108-rose , with flashing eyes , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am seventeen , and [I]0-i will not put up with it any longer . It is all [your]119-lucilla fault . What right had [you]119-lucilla to come and drag [us]3513-we to [your]119-lucilla great parties ? [We]3513-we are not as rich as [you]119-lucilla , nor as fine , but [we]3513-we have a rank of [our]3513-we own , " cried [the little artist]2159-the little artist . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla have a great deal more money , but [we]3513-we have some things that money can not buy . [You]119-lucilla made [Barbara]120-barbara come and sing , and put things into [her]120-barbara head ; and [you]119-lucilla made [me]0-i come , though [I]0-i did not want to . Why did [you]119-lucilla ask [us]3513-we to [your]119-lucilla parties , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? It is all [your]119-lucilla fault ! " [Lucilla]119-lucilla was in a subdued state of mind , as may have been perceived , and answered quite meekly . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know why [you]3513-we should all turn against [me]0-i like this , " [she]119-lucilla said , more sadly than surprised . "[3513-we] It is unkind of [you]119-lucilla to say it was [my]0-i fault . [I]0-i did not expect it from [you]119-lucilla ; and when [I]0-i have so many vexations — — " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added . [She]88-miss marjoribanks sat down as [she]88-miss marjoribanks spoke , after being repulsed by [Rose]108-rose , with an air of depression which was quite unusual to [her]88-miss marjoribanks ; for to be blamed and misunderstood on all sides was hard for [one who was always working in the service of [her]6888-one who was always working in the service of her fellow - creatures fellow - creatures]6888-one who was always working in the service of her fellow - creatures , and doing everything for the best . As for [Rose]108-rose , [her]108-rose heart smote [her]108-rose on the instant . "[0-i] Have [you]119-lucilla vexations , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " [she]108-rose said , in [her]108-rose innocence . It was the first time such an idea had entered into [her]119-lucilla mind . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i have anything else , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; though even as [she]119-lucilla said it [she]119-lucilla began to recover [her]119-lucilla spirits . "[0-i] [I]0-i do all [I]0-i can for [[my]0-i friends]4577-my friends , and [they]4577-my friends are never pleased ; and when anything goes wrong it is always [my]0-i fault . " "[119-lucilla] Perhaps if [you]119-lucilla were not to do so much — — " [Rose]108-rose began to say , for [she]108-rose was in [her]108-rose way [a wise little woman]6889-a wise little woman ; but [her]108-rose heart smote [her]108-rose again , and [she]108-rose restrained the truism , and then after a little pause [she]108-rose resumed [her]108-rose actual business . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am ashamed to ask [you]119-lucilla , but do [you]119-lucilla know where [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish is , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " said [Rose]108-rose . "[119-lucilla] [She]119-lucilla is breaking [her]119-lucilla heart because [he]115-mr cavendish has gone away . " "[119-lucilla] Did [he]115-mr cavendish never go to say good - bye nor anything ? " asked [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was sorry , for it was quite the contrary of the advice [she]88-miss marjoribanks had given , but still it would be wrong to deny that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish rose higher in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's opinion when [she]88-miss marjoribanks heard it . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know any more than [everybody]300-everybody knows . [He]115-mr cavendish has gone to [Italy]8-italy , but [he]115-mr cavendish will come back , and [I]0-i suppose [she]119-lucilla can wait , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with perhaps a touch of contempt . "[119-lucilla] For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i do n't think [she]119-lucilla will break [her]119-lucilla heart . " "[119-lucilla] It is because [you]0-i do not know [her]119-lucilla , " said [Rose]108-rose , with some indignation — for at seventeen a broken heart comes natural . "[0-i] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it is dreadful , and [I]0-i do n't know what to do ! " cried [the little artist]2159-the little artist , changing [her]2159-the little artist tone . "[0-i] [I]0-i am [a selfish wretch]3516-a selfish wretch , but [I]0-i can not help it . It is as good as putting an end to [my]0-i Career ; and just after [my]0-i design has been so successful — and when [papa]94-papa was so proud — and when [I]0-i thought [I]0-i might have been [a help]3517-a help . It is dreadful to think of [oneself]3518-oneself when [her]119-lucilla heart is breaking ; but [I]0-i shall have to give up everything ; and [I]0-i[I]0-i ca n't help feeling it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " cried [Rose]108-rose , with a sudden outburst of tears . All this was sufficiently unintelligible to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who was not the least in anxiety about [Barbara]120-barbara 's breaking heart . "[0-i] Tell [me]0-i what is the matter , and perhaps [we]3519-we can do something , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , forgetting how little [her]119-lucilla past exertions had been appreciated ; and [Rose]108-rose , with equal inconsistency , dried [her]108-rose tears at the sound of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's reassuring voice . "[0-i] [I]0-i know [I]0-i am [a wretch]3520-a wretch to be thinking of [myself]0-i , " [she]108-rose said . "[0-i] [She]119-lucilla can not be expected to stay and sacrifice [herself]119-lucilla for [us]3519-we , after all [she]119-lucilla has suffered . [She]119-lucilla has made up [her]119-lucilla mind and advertised in the Times , and nothing can change it now . [She]119-lucilla is going out for [a governess]3521-a governess , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " "[119-lucilla] Going for a — what ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who could not believe [her]88-miss marjoribanks ears . "[119-lucilla] For [a governess]3521-a governess , " said [Rose]108-rose calmly ; for though [she]108-rose had been partly brought up at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant , [she]108-rose had not the elevated idea of an instructress of [youth]6891-youth which might have been expected from [a pupil of that establishment]6892-a pupil of that establishment . "[119-lucilla] [She]119-lucilla has advertised in the Times , " [Rose]108-rose added , with quiet despair , "[119-lucilla] with no objections to travel . [I]0-i would do anything in [the world]331-the world for [Barbara]120-barbara , but one ca n't help thinking of [oneself]3524-oneself sometimes , and there is an end of [my]0-i Career . " When [she]108-rose had said this [she]108-rose brushed the last tear off [her]108-rose eyelashes , and sat straight up , a little martyr and heroic victim to duty . "[119-lucilla] [Her]119-lucilla eye , though fixed on empty space , beamed keen with honour " ; but still there was a certain desperation in the composure with which [Rose]108-rose regarded , after the first outburst , the abandonment of all [her]108-rose hopes . "[119-lucilla] [She]119-lucilla is a selfish thing , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla indignantly ; "[119-lucilla] [she]119-lucilla always was a selfish thing . [I]0-i should like to know what [she]119-lucilla can teach [anybody]313-anybody ? If [I]0-i were [you]3526-you and [[your]3526-you papa]3111-your papa , [I]0-i certainly would not let [her]119-lucilla go away . [I]0-i do n't see any reason in [the world]331-the world why [you]3526-you should give in to [her]119-lucilla and let [her]119-lucilla stop [your]3526-you[your]3526-you Career , [you]3526-you know ; why should [you]3526-you ? [I]0-i would not give in to [her]119-lucilla for one moment , if [I]0-i were [[your]3526-you papa]3111-your papa and [you]3526-you . " "[0-i] Why should [I]0-i ? " said [Rose]108-rose ; "[0-i] because there is [nobody else to do anything]3530-nobody else to do anything , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Fleda]219-fleda and [Dreda]220-dreda are such two little things ; and there are [all the boys]3531-all the boys to think of , and [poor papa]4396-poor papa . It is of no use asking why . If [I]0-i do n't do it , there will be [nobody]4434-nobody to do it , " said [Rose]108-rose , with big tears coming to [her]108-rose eyes . [Her]119-lucilla Career was dear to [her]119-lucilla heart , and those two tears welled up from the depths ; but then there would be [nobody else to do it]6893-nobody else to do it — a consideration which continually filters out [the people who are good for anything out of the muddy current of the ordinary world]6894-the people who are good for anything out of the muddy current of the ordinary world . "[4434-nobody] And [your]3526-you pretty drawings , and the veil , and [the School of Design]824-the school of design ! " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[3526-you] [[You]3526-you dear little [Rose]108-rose]5186-you dear little rose , do n't cry . It never can be permitted , [you]3526-you know . [She]3536-she can not teach anything , and [nobody]4434-nobody will have [her]3536-she . [She]3536-she is a selfish thing , though [she]3536-she is [[your]3526-you sister]2687-your sister ; and if [I]0-i were [[your]3526-you papa]3111-your papa and [you]3526-you — — " "[3526-you] It would be no good , " said [Rose]108-rose . "[3526-you] [She]3536-she will go , whatever [anybody]313-anybody may say . [She]3536-she does not care , " said [the little martyr]6895-the little martyr , and the two big tears fell , making two big round blotches upon the strings of that bonnet which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had difficulty in keeping [her]119-lucilla hands off . But when [she]108-rose had thus expressed [her]108-rose feelings , [Rose]108-rose relented over [[her]108-rose sister]1483-her sister . "[3536-she] [She]3536-she has suffered so much here ; how can [any one]4391-any one ask [her]3536-she to sacrifice [herself]3536-she to [us]3542-us ? " said [the young artist]1486-the young artist mournfully . "[3536-she] And [I]0-i am quite happy , " said [Rose—"quite]221-rose—"quite[0-i] happy ; it makes all the difference . It is [her]3536-she heart , [you]3543-you know , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and it is only [my]0-i Career . " And this time the tears were dashed away by an indignant little hand . [Barbara]120-barbara 's heart , if [she]120-barbara had such an organ , had never in its existence cost such bitter drops . But as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , what could [she]119-lucilla do ? [She]119-lucilla could only repeat , "[3536-she] If [I]0-i was [[your]3543-you papa]3111-your papa and [you]3543-you , " with a melancholy sense that [she]119-lucilla was here balked and could do no more . For even the aid of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was as nothing against dead selfishness and folly , [the two most invincible forces in [the world]331-the world]6898-the two most invincible forces in the world . Instead of taking the business into [her]119-lucilla own hands , and carrying it through triumphantly as [she]119-lucilla had hitherto been in the habit of doing , [Lucilla]119-lucilla could only minister to [the sufferer]1156-the sufferer , and keep up [her]119-lucilla courage , and mourn over the Career thus put in danger . [Barbara]120-barbara 's advertisement was in the newspapers , and [her]120-barbara foolish mind was made up ; and the hope that [nobody]4434-nobody would have [her]120-barbara was a forlorn hope , for [somebody]312-somebody always does have [the incapable people]6903-the incapable people , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was well aware . And [the contralto]799-the contralto had been of some use in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane and a little in [Grove Street]27-grove street , and it would be difficult , either in the one sphere or the other , to find any one to fill [[her]120-barbara place]6905-her place . It was thus amid universal demolition that [Christmas]147-christmas approached , and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ended the first portion of [her]88-miss marjoribanks eventful career . One fytte of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's history is here ended , and another is to be told . [We]6906-we have recorded [her]88-miss marjoribanks beginning in all the fulness of youthful confidence and undaunted trust in [her]88-miss marjoribanks own resources ; and have done [our]6906-we best to show that in the course of organising society [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , like [all other benefactors of [their]6907-all other benefactors of their kind kind]6907-all other benefactors of their kind , had many sacrifices to make , and had to undergo the mortification of finding out that many of [her]88-miss marjoribanks most able efforts turned to [other people]279-other people 's profit and went directly against [herself]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]88-miss marjoribanks began the second period of [her]88-miss marjoribanks career with , to some certain extent , that sense of failure which is inevitable to every high intelligence after a little intercourse with [the world]331-the world . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had succeeded in a great many things , but yet [she]88-miss marjoribanks had not succeeded in all ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had found out that the most powerful exertions in behalf of [friends]4912-friends not only fail to procure [their]4912-friends gratitude , but sometimes convert [them]4912-friends into [enemies]6346-enemies , and do actual harm ; which is a discovery which can only be made by those who devote [themselves]4912-friends , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had done , to the good of [the human species]647-the human species . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had done everything for the best , and yet it had not always turned out for the best ; and even [the people who had been most ready to appeal to [her]88-miss marjoribanks for assistance in [their]6913-the people who had been most ready to appeal to her for assistance in their need need]6913-the people who had been most ready to appeal to her for assistance in their need , had proved the readiest to accuse [her]88-miss marjoribanks when something disagreeable happened , and to say "[0-i] It was [your]3545-your fault . " In the second stage of [her]88-miss marjoribanks progress [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks found [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , with a great responsibility upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks shoulders , with nearly [the entire social organisation of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]6914-the entire social organisation of carlingford depending upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks ; and , at the same time , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks means of providing for the wants of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks subjects]663-her subjects sensibly diminished , and [her]88-miss marjoribanks confidence in the resources of the future impaired to an equal degree . One thing was sure , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had taken the work upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks shoulders , and that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not [the woman to draw back , whatever the difficulties might be]6916-the woman to draw back , whatever the difficulties might be . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not bate a jot of [her]88-miss marjoribanks courage , though the early buoyancy of hope had departed , never to return . It is true that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not so joyful and triumphant a figure as when [she]88-miss marjoribanks conquered [Nancy]102-nancy , and won over [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , and electrified [Mr Holden]124-mr holden by choosing curtains which suited [her]88-miss marjoribanks complexion ; but with [her]88-miss marjoribanks diminished hopes and increased experience and unabated courage , no doubt [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks presented a still nobler and more imposing aspect to [everybody who had an eye for moral grandeur]6917-everybody who had an eye for moral grandeur , though it would be difficult to tell how many of [such worthy spectators]6918-such worthy spectators existed in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . There was , as [[our]6919-our readers]6920-our readers are aware , another subject also on which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had found [her]119-lucilla position altered . It was quite true that , had [she]88-miss marjoribanks been thinking of that , [she]88-miss marjoribanks never need have come [home]287-home at all ; and that , in accepting new furniture for [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , [she]88-miss marjoribanks had to a certain extent pledged [herself]88-miss marjoribanks not to marry immediately , but to stay at [home]287-home and be a comfort to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks dear papa]366-her dear papa . This is so delicate a question that it is difficult to treat it with the freedom necessary for a full development of a not unusual state of mind . [Most people]1186-most people are capable of falling in love only once or twice , or at the most a very few times , in [their]1186-most people life ; and [disappointed and heartbroken suitors]6926-disappointed and heartbroken suitors are not so commonly to be met with as perhaps could be wished . But at the same time , there can be little doubt that the chief way in which [society]444-society is supposed to signify [its]444-society approval and admiration and enthusiasm for [a lady]4506-a lady , is by making dozens of proposals to [her]4506-a lady , as may be ascertained from all the best - informed sources . When [a woman]4411-a woman is a great beauty , or is very brilliant and graceful , or even is only agreeable and amusing , the ordinary idea is that [the floating men of society]6930-the floating men of society , in number less or more according to [the lady]3327-the lady 's merits , propose to [her]4506-a lady , though [she]4506-a lady may not perhaps accept any of them . In proportion as [her]4506-a lady qualities rise towards the sublime , [these victims]6932-these victims are supposed to increase ; and perhaps , to tell the truth , [no woman]6933-no woman feels [herself]6933-no woman set at [her]6933-no woman true value until [some poor man]6934-some poor man , or set of [men]4399-men , have put , as [people]505-people say , [their]6930-the floating men of society happiness into [her]4506-a lady hands . It is , as [we]6937-we have said , a delicate subject to discuss ; for the truth is , that this well - known and thoroughly established reward of female excellence had not fallen to [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's lot]6938-miss marjoribanks 's lot . There was [Tom]105-tom , to be sure , but [Tom]105-tom did not count . And as for [the other men who had been presented to [Lucilla]119-lucilla as eligible candidates for [her]119-lucilla regard]6939-the other men who had been presented to lucilla as eligible candidates for her regard , [none of [them]6939-the other men who had been presented to lucilla as eligible candidates for her regard]6940-none of them had given [her]119-lucilla this proof of [their]6939-the other men who had been presented to lucilla as eligible candidates for her regard admiration . The year had passed away , and [society]444-society had laid no tribute of this description upon [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's shrine]6942-lucilla 's shrine . [The Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon had married [Mrs Mortimer]133-mrs mortimer instead , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been led away by [Barbara Lake]120-barbara ! After such an experience nothing but the inherent sweetness and wholesome tone of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's character could have kept [her]119-lucilla from that cynicism and disbelief in humanity which is so often the result of knowledge of [the world]331-the world . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla smiled as [she]119-lucilla thought of it , not cynically , but with a sweetly melancholy smile . What [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla was , [Poor men]6945-poor men ! [they]6945-poor men had had the two ways set before [them]6945-poor men , and [they]6945-poor men had not chosen the best . It made [her]119-lucilla sad to have this proof of the imperfection of human nature thrust upon [her]119-lucilla , but it did not turn [her]119-lucilla sweet into bitter , as might have been the case with a more ordinary mind . Notwithstanding that this universal reward , which in other cases is , as [everybody]300-everybody knows , given so indiscriminately , and with such liberality , had altogether failed in [her]119-lucilla case , [Lucilla]119-lucilla still resumed [her]119-lucilla way with a beautiful constancy , and went forward in the face of fate undaunted and with a smile . It was thus that [she]119-lucilla began the second period of [her]119-lucilla career . Up to this moment there had never been a time in which it was not said in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that [some one]1446-some one was paying attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but at present [no one]281-no one was paying attention to [her]119-lucilla . There were other marriages going on around [her]119-lucilla , and other preliminaries of marriage , but [nobody]4434-nobody had proposed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Affairs were in this state when [she]119-lucilla took up [her]119-lucilla burden again boldly , and set out anew upon [her]119-lucilla way . It was a proof of magnanimity and philanthropy which [nobody]4434-nobody could have asked from [her]119-lucilla , if [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not been actuated by higher motives than those that sway [the common crowd]6951-the common crowd . Without any assistance but that of [her]119-lucilla own genius — without the stimulating applause of [admirers]618-admirers , such as [a woman in such circumstances]6953-a woman in such circumstances has a right to calculate upon — with [no sympathising soul to fall back upon , and nothing but a dull level of ordinary people]6954-no sympathising soul to fall back upon , and nothing but a dull level of ordinary people before [her,—Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , undaunted , put on [her]88-miss marjoribanks harness and resumed [her]88-miss marjoribanks course . The difficulties [she]88-miss marjoribanks had met only made [her]88-miss marjoribanks more friendly , more tender , to those who were weaker than [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , and [whom evil fortune had disabled in the way]6955-whom evil fortune had disabled in the way . When [Barbara Lake]120-barbara got [her]120-barbara situation , and went out for [a governess]3521-a governess , and [Rose]108-rose 's fears were realised , and [she]108-rose had with bitter tears to relinquish [her]108-rose Career , [Lucilla]119-lucilla went and sat whole afternoons with [the little artist]2159-the little artist , and gave [her]2159-the little artist the handiest assistance , and taught [her]2159-the little artist a great many things which [she]2159-the little artist never could have learned at [the School of Design]824-the school of design . And the effect of this self - abnegation was , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla bore [General Travers]199-general travers 's decision , and gave up all hope of [the officers]2875-the officers , with a stout - heartedness which [nobody]4434-nobody could have looked for , and did not hesitate to face [her]119-lucilla position boldly , and to erect [her]119-lucilla standard , and to begin [her]119-lucilla new campaign , unaided and unappreciated as [she]119-lucilla was . [People who know no better]6961-people who know no better may go away upon marriage tours , or [they]6961-people who know no better may fly off to foreign travel , or go out as [governesses]6962-governesses , when all things do not go just as [they]6961-people who know no better wish . But as for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]88-miss marjoribanks stood bravely at [her]88-miss marjoribanks post , and scorned to flinch or run away . Thus commenced , amid mists of discouragement , and in an entire absence of all that was calculated to stimulate and exhilarate , the second grand period of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's life . It would be vain to follow [Lucilla]119-lucilla in detail through [her]119-lucilla consistent and admirable career ; nor is it necessary to say that [she]119-lucilla went on steadily in face of all [her]119-lucilla discouragements , with that mixture of success and failure which comes natural to all human affairs . The singular thing about it was , that the years passed on , and that [she]119-lucilla was permitted by [the world]331-the world in general to fulfil [her]119-lucilla own promise and prophecy about remaining ten years at [home]287-home to be a comfort to [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa . [She]119-lucilla had been nineteen when [she]119-lucilla began [her]119-lucilla career , and [she]119-lucilla was nine - and twenty when that little episode occurred with [young Dr Rider]200-dr rider , before [he]200-dr rider was married to [[his]200-dr rider present wife]6966-his present wife . There would have been nothing in the least unsuitable in a marriage between [Dr Rider]200-dr rider and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though [people who were the best informed]6967-people who were the best informed never thought either of [them]6968-them had any serious meaning ; but , of course , [the general public]6969-the general public , having had [Lucilla]119-lucilla for a long time before [their]6969-the general public eyes , naturally added on seven or eight years to [her]119-lucilla age , and concluded [her]119-lucilla to be a great deal older than [the young doctor]6970-the young doctor , though [everybody]300-everybody allowed that it would have been a most advantageous match for [him]6970-the young doctor in every possible point of view . But , however , it did not come to anything , no more than [a great many other nibbles of the same kind]6972-a great many other nibbles of the same kind did . The period arrived at which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had thought [she]119-lucilla might perhaps have begun to go off in [her]119-lucilla looks , but still there was no immediate appearance of any change of name or condition on [her]119-lucilla part . [Many people]1269-many people quite congratulated [themselves]1269-many people on the fact , as it was impossible to imagine what might be the social condition of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane without [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but it is doubtful whether [Lucilla]119-lucilla congratulated [herself]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla was very comfortable , no doubt , in every way , and met with little opposition to speak of , and had things a great deal more in [her]119-lucilla own hands than [she]119-lucilla might have had , had there been [a husband]6974-a husband in the case to satisfy ; but notwithstanding , [she]119-lucilla had come to an age when [most people]1186-most people have [husbands]495-husbands , and when an independent position in [the world]331-the world becomes necessary to self - respect . To be sure , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was independent ; but then — there is a difference , as [everybody]300-everybody knows . And [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not but feel that [the world]331-the world had not shown that appreciation of [her]119-lucilla , to which , in [her]119-lucilla earlier days , [she]119-lucilla looked forward with so little fear . The ten years , as they had really gone by , were very different from the ten years [she]119-lucilla had looked forward to , when , in the triumph of [her]119-lucilla youth , [she]119-lucilla named that period as the time when [she]119-lucilla might probably begin to go off , and would be disposed to marry . By this time the drawing - room carpets and curtains had faded a little , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla had found out that the delicate pale green which suited [her]119-lucilla complexion was not to call a profitable colour ; and [nobody]4434-nobody could have thought or said that to marry at this period would be in the least degree to swindle [the Doctor]326-the doctor . Thus the moment had arrived to which [she]119-lucilla looked forward , but [the man]1681-the man had not arrived with it . Ten years had passed , during which [she]119-lucilla had been at the head of society in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , and a great comfort to [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa ; and now , if there remained another development for [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's character , it was about time that it should begin to show itself . But at the same time , the main element necessary for that new development did not seem at present likely to be found in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . Unless , indeed , it might happen to be found in the person of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , who was so often in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that [he]222-mr ashburton might be said to form a part of society [there]4723-there . It was [he]222-mr ashburton who was related to [the Richmonds]223-the richmonds , who were [a family much respected in [the county]838-the county]6985-a family much respected in the county . [He]222-mr ashburton had been at the bar , and even begun to distinguish [himself]222-mr ashburton , before [old Miss Penrhyn]224-old penrhyn died and left [him]222-mr ashburton [the Firs]56-the firs . [He]222-mr ashburton had begun to distinguish [himself]222-mr ashburton , but [he]222-mr ashburton had not , it appeared , gone so far as to prevent [him]222-mr ashburton from coming down to [[his]222-mr ashburton new property]6987-his new property and settling upon [it]6987-his new property , and taking [his]222-mr ashburton place as [a local notability]6988-a local notability . [He]222-mr ashburton was not [a man who could be expected to care for evening parties in [a provincial town]6990-a provincial town]6989-a man who could be expected to care for evening parties in a provincial town ; but [he]222-mr ashburton never refused to dine with [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , and was generally popular [upstairs]362-upstairs , where [he]222-mr ashburton always paid a little attention to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though nothing very marked and noticeable . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was not like [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , for instance ( if [anybody]313-anybody remembered [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ) , [a man whose money might be in the Funds]6993-a man whose money might be in the funds , but who more probably speculated . [Everybody]300-everybody knew everything about [him]222-mr ashburton , which was an ease to the public mind . [The Firs]6995-the firs was as well known as [Carlingford steeple]3-carlingford , and how much it was worth a year , and everything about it ; and so was [the proprietor]6996-the proprietor 's pedigree , which could be traced to [a semi - mythical personage known as [old Penrhyn]224-old penrhyn , whose daughter was [[Sir John Richmond]158-sir john 's grandmother]6998-sir john richmond 's grandmother]6997-a semi - mythical personage known as old penrhyn , whose daughter was sir john richmond 's grandmother . [The Firs]56-the firs , it is true , had descended in [the female line]6999-the female line , but still it is something to know where [a man]285-a man comes from , even on one side . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton made [himself]222-mr ashburton very agreeable in [the neighbourhood]855-the neighbourhood , and was never above enlightening [anybody]313-anybody on a point of law . [He]222-mr ashburton used to say that it was kind to give [him]222-mr ashburton something to do , which was an opinion endorsed practically by [a great many people]639-a great many people . It is true that [some of [[his]222-mr ashburton neighbours]1363-his neighbours]7004-some of his neighbours wondered much to see [his]222-mr ashburton patience , and could not make out why [he]222-mr ashburton chose to rusticate at [the Firs]56-the firs at [his]222-mr ashburton age , and with [his]222-mr ashburton abilities . But either [he]222-mr ashburton never heard these wonderings , or at least [he]222-mr ashburton never took any notice of them . [He]222-mr ashburton lived as if [he]222-mr ashburton liked it , and settled down , and presented to [all men]6864-all men an aspect of serene contentment with [his]222-mr ashburton sphere . And it would be difficult to say what suggestion or association it was which brought [him]222-mr ashburton all of a sudden into [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's head , one day , when , seeing a little commotion in [[Masters]149-masters 's shop]7007-masters 's shop , [she]88-miss marjoribanks went in to hear what it was about . The cause of the commotion was an event which had been long expected , and which , indeed , ten years before , had been looked on as a possible thing to happen any day . The wonder was , not that [old Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern should die , but that [he]222-mr ashburton should have lived so long . [The ladies in Masters]7008-the ladies in masters 's cried , "[3545-your] [Poor dear old man]3546-poor dear old man ! " and said to [each other]679-each other that however long it might have been expected , a death always seemed sudden at the last . But , to tell the truth , the stir made by this death was rather pleasant than sad . [People]505-people thought , not of the career which was ended , but of the one which must now begin , and of the excitement of an election , which was agreeable to look forward to . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , when [she]119-lucilla too had heard the news , and had gone upon [her]119-lucilla way , it would be vain to assert that a regretful recollection of the time when [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was thought [a likely man]7011-a likely man to succeed [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern did not occur to [her]119-lucilla . But when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had dismissed that transitory thought , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton suddenly came into [her]119-lucilla head by one of those intuitions which have such an effect upon the mind that receives them . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not of very marked political opinions , and perhaps was not quite aware what [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's views were on the [Irish Church]58-irish church question , or upon parliamentary reform ; but [she]119-lucilla said after , that it came into [her]119-lucilla mind in a moment , like a flash of lightning , that [he]222-mr ashburton was [the man]1681-the man . The idea was so new and so striking , that [she]119-lucilla turned back and went , in the excitement of the moment , to suggest it to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , and see what [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend and [the Colonel]595-the colonel would say . Of course , if such a thing was practicable , there was no time to lose . [She]119-lucilla turned round quickly , according to [her]119-lucilla prompt nature ; and such was [her]119-lucilla absorbed interest in the idea of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , that [she]119-lucilla did not know until [she]119-lucilla had almost done it , that [she]119-lucilla was walking straight into [[her]119-lucilla hero]5446-her hero 's arms . "[3546-poor dear old man] Oh , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little scream , "[222-mr ashburton] is it [you]222-mr ashburton ? [My]0-i mind was quite full of [you]222-mr ashburton . [I]0-i could not see [you]222-mr ashburton for thinking . Do come back with [me]0-i , for [I]0-i have something very particular to say — — " "[0-i] To [me]0-i ? " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , looking at [her]119-lucilla with a smile and a sudden look of interest ; for it is always slightly exciting to [the most philosophical mortal]7016-the most philosophical mortal to know that [somebody else]5385-somebody else 's mind is full of [him]7016-the most philosophical mortal . "[0-i] What [you]222-mr ashburton have said already is so flattering — — " "[222-mr ashburton] [I]0-i did not mean anything absurd , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] Do n't talk any nonsense , please . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , do [you]222-mr ashburton know that old [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern is dead ? " [Lucilla]119-lucilla put the question solemnly , and [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion grew a little red as [he]222-mr ashburton looked at [her]119-lucilla . "[140-mr chiltern] It is not [my]0-i fault , " [he]222-mr ashburton said , though [he]222-mr ashburton still smiled ; and then [he]222-mr ashburton grew redder and redder , though [he]222-mr ashburton ought to have been above showing such signs of emotion ; and looked at [her]119-lucilla curiously , as if [he]222-mr ashburton would seize what [she]119-lucilla was going to say out of [her]119-lucilla eyes or [her]119-lucilla lips before it was said . "[0-i] It is not anything to laugh about , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[140-mr chiltern] [He]140-mr chiltern was [a very nice old man]3547-a very nice old man ; but [he]140-mr chiltern is dead , and [somebody else]5385-somebody else must be [Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4760-member for carlingford : that was why [I]0-i told [you]3550-you that [my]0-i mind was full of [you]3550-you . [I]0-i am not in the least superstitious , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , solemnly ; "[0-i] but when [I]0-i stood there — there , just in front of [Mr Holden's]226-mr holden's[you]3550-you came into [my]0-i mind like a flash of lightning . [I]0-i was not thinking of [you]3550-you in the least , and [you]3550-you came into [my]0-i mind like — like [Minerva]227-minerva , [you]3550-you know . If it was not an intimation , [I]0-i do n't know what it was . And that was why [I]0-i ran against [you]3550-you , and did not see [you]3550-you were there . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , it is [you]3550-you who must be [the man]1681-the man , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It was not a thing to speak lightly about , and for [her]119-lucilla part [she]119-lucilla spoke very solemnly ; and as for [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , [his]222-mr ashburton face flushed deeper and deeper . [He]222-mr ashburton stood quite still in the excitement of the moment , as if [she]119-lucilla had given [him]222-mr ashburton a blow . "[3550-you] [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [I]0-i do n't know how to answer [you]88-miss marjoribanks , " [he]0-i cried ; and then [he]0-i put out [his]0-i hand in an agitated way and grasped [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand . "[0-i] [You]88-miss marjoribanks are the only creature in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [man]4780-man or [woman]732-woman , that has divined [me]0-i , " [he]0-i said , in a trembling voice . It was a little public at [the top of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7019-the top of grange lane , where [people were liable to pass at every moment]7020-people were liable to pass at every moment ; but still [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks accepted the pressure of the hand , which , to be sure , had nothing whatever to do with love - making . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was more shy of such demonstrations than [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been in [her]88-miss marjoribanks confident youth , knowing that in most cases [they]7021-they never came to anything , and at the same time that [the spectators]1568-the spectators kept a vivid recollection of [them]7021-they ; but still , in the excitement of the moment , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks accepted and returned in a womanly way the pressure of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's hand . "[88-miss marjoribanks] Come in and let [us]3554-us talk it over , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , feeling that no time was to be lost . It was a conference very different from that which , had [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern been so well advised as to die ten years before , might have been held in [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's drawing - room]7023-dr marjoribanks 's drawing - room over [[his]222-mr ashburton successor]7024-his successor 's prospects ; but at the same time there was something satisfactory to the personal sentiments of both in the way in which this conversation had come about . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla took off [her]119-lucilla hat and sat down to give [him]222-mr ashburton all [her]119-lucilla attention , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton could not but feel the flattering character of the interest [she]119-lucilla was taking in [him]222-mr ashburton . [She]119-lucilla was [a woman]4411-a woman , and young ( comparatively speaking ) , and was by no means without [admirers]618-admirers , and unquestionably took the lead in society ; and to be divined by [such a person]2368-such a person was perhaps , on the whole , sweeter to the heart of [the aspirant]7028-the aspirant than if [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley had found out [his]103-colonel chiley secret , or [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , or even [the Rector]567-the rector : and [Lucilla]119-lucilla for [her]119-lucilla part had all that natural pleasure in being the first to embrace a new interest which was natural under the circumstances . "[3554-us] Let [us]3555-us talk it all over , " [she]119-lucilla said , giving [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton a chair near [her]119-lucilla own . "[3555-us] If [I]0-i believed in spirit - rapping , [you]3556-you know , [I]0-i should be sure that was what it meant . [I]0-i was not thinking of [you]3556-you in the least , and all at once , like a flash of lightning — [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton sit down and tell [me]0-i — what is the first thing that must be done ? " "[222-mr ashburton] If [I]0-i could ask [you]3556-you to be on [[my]0-i committee]3557-my committee , that would be the first thing to be done , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , "[222-mr ashburton] but unfortunately [I]0-i ca n't do that . Let [me]0-i tell [you]3556-you in the first place how very much [I]0-i am obliged — — " "[0-i] Do n't say that , please , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with [her]88-miss marjoribanks usual good sense , "[0-i] for [I]0-i have done nothing . But [papa]94-papa can be on [the committee]3558-the committee , and [old Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , who is such [a one for politics]3559-a one for politics ; and of course [Sir John]158-sir john — that will be a very good beginning ; and after that — — " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , " [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton said , with a smile , and a little hesitation , "[0-i] [Sir John]158-sir john takes exactly the other side in politics ; and [I]0-i am afraid [the Doctor]326-the doctor and [the Colonel]595-the colonel are not of the same way of thinking ; and then [my]0-i opinions — — " "[0-i] If they are not of the same way of thinking [we]3563-we must make them , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla : "[3563-we] after having such an intimation , [I]0-i am not going to be put off for a trifle ; and besides , what does it matter about opinions ? [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i have heard [you]3564-you all saying over and over that the thing was to have [a good man]4891-a good man . Do n't go and make speeches about opinions . If [you]3564-you begin with that , there is no end to it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[3564-you] [I]0-i know what [you]3564-you [gentlemen]4686-gentlemen are . But if [you]3564-you just say distinctly that [you]3564-you are [the best man]3567-the best man — — " "[3564-you] It would be an odd thing to say for [oneself]3568-oneself , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , and [he]222-mr ashburton laughed ; but , to tell the truth , [he]222-mr ashburton was not [a man of very quick understanding]7030-a man of very quick understanding , and at the first outset of the thing [he]222-mr ashburton did not understand [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [he]222-mr ashburton was a little — just a very little — disappointed . [She]119-lucilla had divined [him]222-mr ashburton , which was a wonderful proof of [her]119-lucilla genius ; but yet at the bottom [she]119-lucilla was only [an ignorant woman]7031-an ignorant woman after all . "[0-i] [I]0-i see it all quite clear what to do , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] [You]3564-you must have [the Colonel]595-the colonel and [Sir John]158-sir john , and [everybody]300-everybody . [I]0-i would not pay the least attention to [Tories]3571-tories or [Whigs]3572-whigs , or anything of the sort . For [my]0-i part [I]0-i do n't see any difference . All that has to be said about it is simply that [you]3564-you are [the right man]3573-the right man . [Papa]94-papa might object to one thing and [the Colonel]595-the colonel might object to another , and then if [Sir John]158-sir john , as [you]3564-you say , is of quite another way of thinking —— But [you]3564-you are [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford all the same ; and none of [them]3576-them can say a word against that , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with energy . [She]119-lucilla stopped short , with [her]119-lucilla colour rising and [her]119-lucilla eyes brightening . [She]119-lucilla felt [herself]119-lucilla inspired , which was a new sensation , and very pleasant ; and then the idea of such a coming struggle was sweet to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and the conviction burst upon [her]119-lucilla that [she]119-lucilla was striking out a perfectly new and original line . As for [[her]119-lucilla candidate]7032-her candidate , [he]7032-her candidate smiled , and hesitated , and paid [her]119-lucilla pretty little compliments for a few minutes longer , and said it was very good of [her]119-lucilla to interest [herself]119-lucilla in [his]7032-her candidate fortunes . All which [Lucilla]119-lucilla listened to with great impatience , feeling that it had nothing to do with the matter in hand . But then after these few minutes had elapsed the meaning of [[his]7032-her candidate fair adviser]7033-his fair adviser , as [he]7032-her candidate called [her]119-lucilla , began to dawn upon [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's mind . [He]7032-her candidate began to prick up [his]7032-her candidate mental ears , so to speak , and see that it was not womanish ignorance , but an actual suggestion . For , after all , so long as [he]7032-her candidate was [the Man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford , all the rest was of little importance . [He]7032-her candidate took something out of [his]7032-her candidate pocket , which was [his]7032-her candidate address to [the constituency of Carlingford]7035-the constituency of carlingford ( for being anxious on the subject , [he]7032-her candidate had heard of [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern 's death an hour or two before [anybody else]1725-anybody else ) , and choke - full of political sentiments . In it [he]7032-her candidate described to [the electors]7037-the electors what [he]7032-her candidate would do if [they]7037-the electors sent [him]7032-her candidate to [Parliament]43-parliament , as carefully as if [their]7037-the electors election could make [him]7032-her candidate [Prime Minister]4924-prime minister at least ; and naturally [a man]285-a man does not like to sacrifice such a confession of faith . "[3576-them] [I]0-i should like to read it to [you]3577-you , " [he]7032-her candidate said , spreading it out with affectionate care : but [Lucilla]119-lucilla had already arranged [her]119-lucilla plans , and knew better than that . "[0-i] If [you]3577-you were to read it to [me]0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[3577-you] [I]0-i should be sure to be convinced that [you]3577-you were quite right , and to go in with [you]3577-you for everything ; and then [I]0-i should be no good , [you]3577-you know . If it were to drive [papa]295-papa and [Sir John]158-sir john and [the Colonel]595-the colonel all to [their]3580-their own ways of thinking , [we]3581-we never should make any progress . [I]0-i would never mind about [anybody]313-anybody 's ways of thinking , if [I]0-i were [you]3577-you . After all , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with fine satire , of which [she]119-lucilla was unconscious , "[222-mr ashburton] what does it matter what [people]505-people think ? [I]0-i suppose when it comes to doing anything , [the Whigs]3584-the whigs and [the Tories]3585-the tories are just the same . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , it is [the Man]1681-the man that is wanted , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with all the warmth of sudden conviction . [She]119-lucilla felt a little like [Joan of Arc]228-joan of arc as [she]119-lucilla spoke . When [an army]7040-an army has the aid of [a sacred maiden]7041-a sacred maiden to bring inspiration to its counsels , the idea of going on in the old formal way is no longer to be tolerated . And such was the force of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's conviction , that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , though [he]222-mr ashburton felt a little affronted , and could not but look with fond and compunctious regret upon [his]222-mr ashburton address , yet began more and more to feel that there was justice in what [she]119-lucilla said . "[222-mr ashburton] [I]0-i will think over what [you]0-i say , " [he]0-i said , rather stiffly , and put up [his]222-mr ashburton address — for it was natural , when [he]222-mr ashburton had done [her]119-lucilla such an honour as to offer to read it to [her]119-lucilla , that [he]222-mr ashburton should be affronted by [her]119-lucilla refusal . It was a bold experiment on [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's part , but then [she]119-lucilla was carried out of [herself]119-lucilla at the moment by this singular flash of inspiration . "[0-i] [I]0-i will think over what [you]0-i say , " [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton continued ; "[0-i] and if [my]0-i judgment approves —— At all events [I]0-i shall not issue this till [I]0-i have thought it all over . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am extremely obliged to [you]0-i for [your]0-i interest . " And here [he]222-mr ashburton stopped short , and looked as if [he]222-mr ashburton were going to get up and go away , which would have spoiled all . "[0-i] [You]0-i are going to stop to lunch , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[312-somebody] [somebody]312-somebody is sure to come in . And [you]0-i know [you]0-i must not lose any opportunity of seeing [people]505-people . [I]0-i am so glad to - night is Thursday . Tell [me]0-i just one thing , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , before [any one]4391-any one comes . There is one thing that is really important , and must be fixed upon . If [we]3590-we were to make any mistake , [you]0-i know — — " "[0-i] What ? " said [the candidate]7042-the candidate eagerly—"about[0-i] Reform ? [I]0-i have expressed [myself]0-i very clearly — — " [Lucilla]119-lucilla smiled compassionately , and with the gentlest tolerance , at this wild suggestion . "[0-i] [I]0-i was not thinking of Reform , " [she]119-lucilla said , with that meekness which [people]505-people assume when it is of no use being impatient . "[0-i] [I]0-i was thinking what [your]0-i colours were to be . [I]0-i would not have anything to do with the old colours , for [my]0-i part — they would be as bad as opinions , [you]0-i know . [You]0-i may laugh , but [I]0-i am quite in earnest , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . As for [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , [he]222-mr ashburton did not begin to laugh until [he]222-mr ashburton had fixed upon [her]119-lucilla that gaze of utter amazement and doubt with which on many similar occasions [ordinary people]2079-ordinary people had regarded [Lucilla]119-lucilla — thinking [she]119-lucilla was joking , or acting , or doing something quite different from the severe sincerity which was [her]119-lucilla leading principle . [She]119-lucilla was so used to it , that [she]119-lucilla waited with perfect patience till [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion 's explosion of amusement was over . [He]222-mr ashburton was thinking to [himself]222-mr ashburton what [a fool]717-a fool [she]119-lucilla was , or what [a fool]717-a fool [he]222-mr ashburton was to think of taking [a woman]4411-a woman into [his]222-mr ashburton counsels , or what [curious unintelligible creatures]7049-curious unintelligible creatures [women]492-women were , made up of sense and folly ; and all the time [he]222-mr ashburton laughed , which was a relief to [his]222-mr ashburton feelings . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks laughed a little too , to keep [him]222-mr ashburton in countenance , for [she]88-miss marjoribanks was always [the soul of good nature]7051-the soul of good nature ; and then [she]88-miss marjoribanks repeated , "[0-i] Now [you]3591-you must tell [me]0-i what [our]3592-our colours are to be — — " "[3591-you] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know anything about colours , " said [the candidate]7042-the candidate , "[3591-you] any more than [you]3591-you do about opinions . [I]0-i think they are equally unimportant , to say the least . [I]0-i shall adopt the colours of [[my]0-i fair counsellor]3593-my fair counsellor , " [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton added , laughing , and making a mock bow to [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and getting [his]222-mr ashburton hat as [he]222-mr ashburton did so — for [he]222-mr ashburton had naturally calmed down a little from the first enthusiasm with which [he]222-mr ashburton had hailed [the woman who divined [him]222-mr ashburton]7053-the woman who divined him , and [he]222-mr ashburton did not mean to stay . "[0-i] Blue and yellow are the old colours , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla thoughtfully , "[3591-you] and [you]3591-you are [the new man]3594-the new man , [you]3591-you know , and [we]3595-we must not meddle with these antiquated things . Do [you]3591-you think this would do ? " As [she]88-miss marjoribanks spoke [she]88-miss marjoribanks took up a handful of ribbons which were lying by , and put them up to [her]88-miss marjoribanks face with an air of serious deliberation which once more disturbed [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's gravity . And yet , when [a young woman who is not at all bad - looking]7054-a young woman who is not at all bad - looking puts up a rustling , gleaming knot of ribbons to [her]7054-a young woman who is not at all bad - looking hair and asks [a man]285-a man 's opinion of the same , [the man]1681-the man must be [a philosopher]7057-a philosopher or [a wretch indeed who does not give a glance to see the effect]7058-a wretch indeed who does not give a glance to see the effect . [The candidate for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7059-the candidate for carlingford looked and approached , and even , in the temptation of the moment , took some of the long streamers in [his]7059-the candidate for carlingford hand . And [he]7059-the candidate for carlingford began to think [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was very clever , and the most amusing companion [he]7059-the candidate for carlingford had met with for a long time . And [her]88-miss marjoribanks interest in [him]7059-the candidate for carlingford touched [his]7059-the candidate for carlingford heart ; and , after all , it is no drawback to [a woman to be absurd by moments]7060-a woman to be absurd by moments . [His]7059-the candidate for carlingford voice grew quite soft and caressing as [he]7059-the candidate for carlingford took the end of ribbon into [his]7059-the candidate for carlingford hand . "[3591-you] If they are [your]3596-your colours they shall be [mine]3597-mine , " [he]7059-the candidate for carlingford said , with a sense of patronage and protection which was very delightful ; and [the two]678-the two were still talking and laughing over the silken link thus formed between [them]678-the two , when [the people]811-the people came in whom [Lucilla]119-lucilla was expecting to lunch , and who were naturally full of [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern 's death , which , [poor old man]7063-poor old man ! was so sudden at the last . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton stayed , though [he]222-mr ashburton had not intended it , and made [himself]222-mr ashburton very pleasant . [And Lucilla]119-lucilla took no pains to conceal [her]119-lucilla opinion that the thing was neither to consider [Whigs]3572-whigs nor [Tories]3571-tories , but [a good Man]4891-a good man . And [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish , who had come with [[his]115-mr cavendish daughters]821-his daughters , echoed this sentiment so warmly that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was entirely convinced of the justice of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's ideas . "[3591-you] [We]3598-we ca n't have [a tip - topper]3599-a tip - topper , [you]3600-you know , " [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish said , who was not very refined in [his]115-mr cavendish expressions ; "[3599-a tip - topper] and what [I]0-i should like to see is [a man that knows [the place]770-the place and would look after [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3601-a man that knows the place and would look after carlingford . That 's what [we]3598-we 're all looking for . " [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton did not declare [himself]222-mr ashburton to [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish , but [he]222-mr ashburton dashed off [his]222-mr ashburton new address ten minutes after [he]222-mr ashburton had taken leave of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and put the other one in the fire like [a Christian]7068-a christian , and telegraphed for [[his]222-mr ashburton agent]7069-his agent to [town]607-town . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for [her]119-lucilla part , made an effort equally great and uncompromising . [She]119-lucilla took the ribbon [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had played with , and cut it up into cockades of all descriptions . It was an early moment , but still there was no time to be lost in a matter of such importance . And [she]119-lucilla wore one on [her]119-lucilla breast and one in [her]119-lucilla hair when [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's address was published , and all [the world]331-the world was discussing [the new candidate]7072-the new candidate . "[3603-his] Of course they are [his]3603-his colours — that is why [I]0-i wear them , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [I]0-i shall always think there was something very strange in it . Just after [I]0-i had heard of poor old [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern 's death , as [I]0-i was passing [Holden's]226-mr holden's — when [I]0-i was not in the least thinking of [him]3603-his[he]3603-his came into [my]0-i mind like a flash of lightning , [you]3604-you know . If [I]0-i had been very intimate with [poor old Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern , or if [I]0-i believed in spirit - rapping , [I]0-i should think that was it . [He]3603-his came into [my]0-i head without [my]0-i even thinking of [him]3603-his , all in a moment , with [his]3603-his very hat on and [his]3603-his umbrella , like [Minerva]227-minerva — wasn't it [Minerva]227-minerva ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . And [she]88-miss marjoribanks took up [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's cause openly , and unfurled [his]3603-his standard , and did not even ask [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father 's opinion . "[227-minerva] [Papa]94-papa knows about politics , but [he]94-papa has not had an intimation , as [I]0-i have , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And , naturally , [she]119-lucilla threw all the younger portion of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , which was acquainted with [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , and looked forward eagerly to a little excitement , and liked the idea of wearing a violet - and - green cockade , into a flutter of excitement . Among [these rash young people]7074-these rash young people there were even a few individuals who took [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's word for it , and knew that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was very nice , and did not see that anything more was necessary . To be sure , [these enthusiasts]7075-these enthusiasts were [chiefly women]7076-chiefly women , and in no cases had votes ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with instinctive correctness of judgment , decided that there were more things to be thought of than [the electors]7037-the electors . And [she]88-miss marjoribanks had the satisfaction of seeing with [her]88-miss marjoribanks own eyes and hearing with [her]88-miss marjoribanks own ears the success of that suggestion of [her]88-miss marjoribanks genius . [Carlingford]3-carlingford had rarely been more excited by any public event than it was by the address of [the new candidate , who was in the field before [anybody else]1725-anybody else , and who had the boldness to come before [them]7078-the new candidate , who was in the field before anybody else , and who had the boldness to come before them without uttering any political creed without uttering any political creed]7078-the new candidate , who was in the field before anybody else , and who had the boldness to come before them without uttering any political creed . "[94-papa] [The enlightened electors of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3605-the enlightened electors of carlingford do not demand , like [other less educated constituencies]3606-other less educated constituencies , a system of political doctrines cut and dry , or [a representative bound to give up [his]3607-a representative bound to give up his own judgment own judgment]3607-a representative bound to give up his own judgment , and act according to arbitrary promises , " said [the daring candidate]7080-the daring candidate : "[3605-the enlightened electors of carlingford] what [they]3605-the enlightened electors of carlingford want is [an honest man]3608-an honest man , resolved to do [his]3608-an honest man duty by [[his]3608-an honest man country]3609-his country , [[his]3608-an honest man borough]3610-his borough , and [[his]3608-an honest man constituency]3611-his constituency ; and it is this idea alone which has induced [me]0-i to solicit [your]3612-your suffrages . " This was what [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton said in [his]222-mr ashburton address , though at that moment [he]222-mr ashburton had still [his]222-mr ashburton other address in [his]222-mr ashburton pocket , in which [he]222-mr ashburton had entered at some length into [his]222-mr ashburton distinctive personal views . It was thus that [an independent candidate , unconnected with party]7081-an independent candidate , unconnected with party , took the field in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , like another [Joan of Arc]228-joan of arc , wearing a knot of ribbons , violet and green , in [her]88-miss marjoribanks hair , to inspire and lead [him]222-mr ashburton on . Life with [most people]1186-most people is little more than a succession of high and low tides . There are times when [the stream]7083-the stream runs low , and when there is nothing to be seen but [the dull sandbanks]7084-the dull sandbanks , or even mud - banks , for months , or even years together ; and then all at once the waters swell , and come rushing twice a day like [the sea]4854-the sea , carrying life and movement with them . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been subject to the eaux mortes for a long time : but now the spring - tides had rushed back . A day or two after [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had been revealed to [her]88-miss marjoribanks as [the predestined member]7086-the predestined member , something occurred , not in itself exciting , but which was not without its ultimate weight upon the course of affairs . It was the day when [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima was expected in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [She]230-aunt jemima was [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; but [the Doctor]326-the doctor called [her]230-aunt jemima [Mrs John]89-mrs john , and was never known to address [her]230-aunt jemima by any more familiar title . [She]230-aunt jemima was , as [she]230-aunt jemima herself described it , [a widow lady]7088-a widow lady , and wore the dress of [her]230-aunt jemima order , and was [the mother of [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom]7089-the mother of tom marjoribanks . [She]230-aunt jemima was not [a frequent visitor at [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7090-a frequent visitor at carlingford , for [she]230-aunt jemima and [[her]230-aunt jemima brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law had various points on which [they]7092-they were not of accord . [The Doctor]326-the doctor , for [his]326-the doctor part , could not but feel perennially injured that [the boy]908-the boy had fallen to the lot of [Mrs John]89-mrs john , while [he]326-the doctor had only [a girl]4462-a girl — even though [that girl]7096-that girl was [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima could not forgive [him]326-the doctor for the rude way in which [he]326-the doctor treated [her]230-aunt jemima health , which was so delicate , and [his]326-the doctor want of sympathy for [many other people who were delicate too]7097-many other people who were delicate too . Even when [she]230-aunt jemima arrived , and was being entertained with the usual cup of tea , fears of [[her]230-aunt jemima brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law 's robustness and unsympathetic ways had begun to overpower [her]230-aunt jemima . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope [[your]3613-you papa]3111-your papa does not ask too much from [you]3613-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [she]230-aunt jemima said , as [she]230-aunt jemima sat in [her]230-aunt jemima easy - chair , and took [her]230-aunt jemima tea by the fire in [the cosy room which had been prepared for [her]230-aunt jemima]7099-the cosy room which had been prepared for her . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i hope [he]3111-your papa does not make [you]3613-you do too much , for [I]0-i am sure [you]3613-you are not strong , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear . [[Your]3613-you poor mamma]3616-your poor mamma , [you]3613-you know — — " and [Mrs John]89-mrs john looked with a certain pathos at [[her]89-mrs john niece]1267-her niece , as though [she]89-mrs john saw signs of evil in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's fresh complexion and substantial frame . "[3613-you] [I]0-i am pretty well , thank [you]3616-your poor mamma , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[230-aunt jemima] and [papa]295-papa lets [me]0-i do pretty much what [I]0-i like : [I]0-i am too old now , [you]3616-your poor mamma know , to be told what to do . " "[0-i] Do n't call [yourself]3613-you old , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , with a passing gleam of worldly wisdom—"one[0-i] gets old quite soon enough . Are [you]3613-you subject to headaches , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , or pains in the limbs ? [[Your]3613-you poor mamma]3616-your poor mamma — — " "[3616-your poor mamma] [Dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , [I]0-i am as well as ever [I]0-i can be , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] Tell [me]0-i when [you]3616-your poor mamma heard from [Tom]117-tom , and what [he]117-tom is doing . Let [me]0-i see , it is ten years since [he]117-tom went away . [I]0-i used to write to [him]117-tom , but [he]117-tom did not answer [my]0-i letters — not as [he]117-tom ought , [you]3616-your poor mamma know . [I]0-i suppose [he]117-tom has found [friends]4912-friends among [the Calcutta ladies]3621-the calcutta ladies , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a slight but not unapparent sigh . "[117-tom] [He]117-tom never says anything to [me]0-i about [Calcutta ladies]3622-calcutta ladies , " said [[Tom]117-tom 's mother]7101-tom 's mother ; "[117-tom] to tell the truth , [I]0-i always thought before [he]117-tom went away that [he]117-tom was fond of [you]3616-your poor mamma[I]0-i must have been mistaken , as [he]117-tom never said anything ; and that was very fortunate at all events . " "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am very thankful [he]117-tom was not fond of [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little natural irritation , "[117-tom] for [I]0-i never could have returned it . But [I]0-i should like to know why that was so fortunate . [I]0-i ca n't see that it would have been such a very bad thing for [him]117-tom , for [my]0-i part . " "[0-i] Yes , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , placidly , "[0-i] it would have been a very bad thing ; for [you]4403-my dear know , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [you]4403-my dear get on very nicely here , [you]4403-my dear never could have done for [[a poor man]1381-a poor man 's wife]3625-a poor man 's wife . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's bosom swelled when [she]88-miss marjoribanks heard these words — it swelled with that profound sense of being unappreciated and misunderstood , which is one of the hardest trials in the way of genius ; but naturally [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not going to let [[her]88-miss marjoribanks aunt]7102-her aunt see [her]88-miss marjoribanks mortification . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't mean to be [[any man]2100-any man 's wife]3627-any man 's wife just now , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , making a gulp of it—"I[3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place] am too busy electioneering ; [we]3628-we are going to have [a new member in [dear old [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern 's place]3630-dear old mr chiltern 's place]3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place . Perhaps [he]3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place will come in this evening to talk things over , and [you]3631-you shall see [him]3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , graciously . [She]119-lucilla was a little excited about [the candidate]7042-the candidate , as was not unnatural — more excited , perhaps , than [she]119-lucilla would have been ten years ago , when life was young ; and then it was not to be expected that [she]119-lucilla could be pleased with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima for thinking it was so fortunate ; though even that touch of wounded pride did not lead [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to glorify [herself]88-miss marjoribanks by betraying [Tom]117-tom . "[3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place] [[My]0-i brother - in - law]3632-my brother - in - law used to be [a dreadful Radical]3633-a dreadful radical , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima ; "[3633-a dreadful radical] [I]0-i hope it is not one of [those revolutionary men]3634-those revolutionary men ; [I]0-i have seen [[your]3631-you poor uncle]3635-your poor uncle sit up arguing with [him]3635-your poor uncle till [I]0-i thought [they]3636-they never would be done . If that is the kind of thing , [I]0-i hope [you]3631-you will not associate [yourself]3631-you with it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [[Your]3631-you papa]3111-your papa should have more sense than to let [you]3631-you . [I]0-i should never have permitted it if [you]3631-you had been [[my]0-i daughter]4490-my daughter , " added [Mrs John]89-mrs john , with a little heat — for , to tell the truth , [she]89-mrs john too felt a slight vexation on [her]89-mrs john part that [the Doctor]326-the doctor had [the girl]6063-the girl — even though not for [twenty girls]7106-twenty girls would [she]89-mrs john have given up [Tom]117-tom . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks looked upon [the weak woman who thus ventured to address [her]88-miss marjoribanks with indescribable feelings]7107-the weak woman who thus ventured to address her with indescribable feelings ; but after all [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not so much angry as amused and compassionate . [She]88-miss marjoribanks could not help thinking to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , if [she]6063-the girl had been [[Mrs John]89-mrs john 's daughter]7108-mrs john 's daughter , how perfectly docile [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima would have been by this time , and how little [she]230-aunt jemima would have really ventured to interfere . "[0-i] It would have been very nice , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , with a meditative realisation of the possibility—"though[0-i] it is very odd to think how [one]4465-one could have been [[one]4465-one 's own cousin]5253-one 's own cousin[I]0-i should have taken very good care of [you]3642-you , [I]0-i am sure . " "[0-i] [You]3642-you would have done no such thing , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john ; "[0-i] [you]3642-you would have gone off and married ; [I]0-i know how [girls]4764-girls do . [You]3642-you have not married now , because [you]3642-you have been too comfortable , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [You]3642-you have had everything [your]3642-you own way , and all that [you]3642-you wanted , without any of the bother . It is very strange how differently [people]505-people 's lots are ordered . [I]0-i was married at seventeen — and [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i have not known what it was to have a day 's health — — " "[230-aunt jemima] [Dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima ! " said [[her]230-aunt jemima affectionate niece]7109-her affectionate niece , kissing [her]3642-you , "[230-aunt jemima] but [papa]295-papa shall see if [he]295-papa can not give [you]3642-you something , and [we]3646-we will take such care of [you]3642-you while [you]3642-you are here . " [Mrs John]89-mrs john was softened in spite of [herself]89-mrs john ; but still [she]89-mrs john shook [her]89-mrs john head . "[295-papa] It is very nice of [you]3642-you to say so , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " [she]89-mrs john said , "[3642-you] and it 's pleasant to feel that [one]4465-one has [somebody]312-somebody belonging to [one]4465-one ; but [I]0-i have not much confidence in [[your]3642-you papa]3111-your papa . [He]3111-your papa never understood [my]0-i complaints . [I]0-i used to be very sorry for [[your]3642-you poor mamma]3616-your poor mamma . [He]3111-your papa never showed that sympathy — but [I]0-i did not mean to blame [him]3111-your papa to [you]3642-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i am sure [he]3111-your papa is [a very good father]3653-a very good father to [you]3642-you . " "[3111-your papa] [He]3111-your papa has been [a perfect old angel]3654-a perfect old angel , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and then the conversation came to a pause , as it was time to dress for dinner . [Mrs John Marjoribanks]89-mrs john had [a very nice room]7110-a very nice room , and everything that was adapted to make [her]89-mrs john comfortable ; but [she]89-mrs john too had something to think of when the door closed upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and [she]89-mrs john was left with [[her]89-mrs john maid]282-her maid and [her]89-mrs john hot water and [her]89-mrs john black velvet gown . Perhaps it was a little inconsistent to wear a black velvet gown with [[her]89-mrs john widow]6122-her widow 's cap ; it was a question which [she]89-mrs john had long debated in [her]89-mrs john mind before [she]89-mrs john resigned [herself]89-mrs john to the temptation — but then it always looked so well , and was so very profitable ! and [Mrs John]89-mrs john felt that it was incumbent upon [her]89-mrs john to keep up a respectable appearance for [Tom]117-tom 's sake . [Tom]117-tom was very much in [her]89-mrs john mind at that moment , as indeed [he]117-tom always was ; for though it was a long time ago , [she]89-mrs john could not get the idea out of [her]89-mrs john head that [he]117-tom must have said something to [Lucilla]119-lucilla before [he]117-tom went off to [India]34-india ; and [he]117-tom had a way of asking about [[his]117-tom cousin]917-his cousin in [his]117-tom letters ; and though [she]89-mrs john would have done anything to secure [[her]89-mrs john boy]7114-her boy 's happiness , and was on the whole rather fond of [[her]89-mrs john niece]1267-her niece , yet the idea of the objections [[her]89-mrs john brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law would have to such a match , excited to the uttermost the smouldering pride which existed in [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's heart . [He]117-tom was better off , and had always been better off , than [[her]89-mrs john poor [John]89-mrs john]7117-her poor john — and [he]117-tom had robust health and an awful scorn of the coddling , to which , as [he]117-tom said , [she]89-mrs john had subjected [[his]117-tom brother]7118-his brother ; and [he]117-tom had money enough to keep [[his]117-tom child]7119-his child luxuriously , and make [her]89-mrs john [the leader of [Carlingford]3-carlingford society , while [[her]89-mrs john poor boy]7121-her poor boy]7120-the leader of carlingford society , while her poor boy had to go to [India]34-india and put [himself]7121-her poor boy in the way of all kinds of unknown diseases and troubles . [Mrs John]89-mrs john was profoundly anxious to promote [[her]89-mrs john son]911-her son 's happiness , and would gladly have given every penny [she]89-mrs john had to get [him]3655-him married to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[119-lucilla] if that was what [he]3655-him wanted , " as [she]89-mrs john justly said ; but to have [[her]89-mrs john brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law object to [him]3655-him , and suggest that [he]3655-him was not good enough , was the one thing [she]89-mrs john could not bear . [She]89-mrs john was thinking about this , and whether [Tom]117-tom really had not said anything , and whether [Lucilla]119-lucilla cared for [him]3655-him , and what amid all these perplexities [she]89-mrs john should do , while [she]89-mrs john dressed for dinner ; and , at the same time , [she]89-mrs john felt [her]89-mrs john palpitation worse than usual , and knew [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks would smile [his]90-dr marjoribanks grim smile if [she]89-mrs john complained , so that [her]89-mrs john visit to [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , though [Lucilla]119-lucilla meant to take good care of [her]89-mrs john , was not altogether unmingled delight to [Mrs John]89-mrs john . But , nevertheless , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's dinner - table was always a cheerful sight , even when it was only a dinner - party of three ; for then naturally [they]7124-they used the round table , and were as snug as possible . [Lucilla]119-lucilla wore [her]119-lucilla knot of green and violet ribbons on [her]119-lucilla white dress , to [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt 's great amazement , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor had all the air of [a man who had been out in [the world]331-the world]7127-a man who had been out in the world all day and returned in the evening with something to tell — which is a thing which gives great animation to [a family party]7129-a family party . [Mrs John Marjoribanks]89-mrs john had been out of all that sort of thing for a long time . [She]89-mrs john had been living quite alone in a widowed , forlorn way , and had half forgotten how pleasant it was to have [somebody]312-somebody coming in with a breath of fresh air about [him]7127-a man who had been out in the world and the day 's budget of news — and it had an animating effect upon [her]89-mrs john , even though [she]89-mrs john was not fond of [[her]89-mrs john brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks inquired about [Tom]117-tom in the most fatherly way , and what [he]3656-he was about , and how things were looking for [him]3656-he , and whether [he]3656-he intended to come [home]287-home . "[3655-him] Much better not , " [the Doctor]326-the doctor said,—"I[3655-him] should certainly advise [him]3656-he not , if [he]3656-he asked [me]0-i . [He]3656-he has got over all the worst of it , and now is [his]3656-he time to do something worth while . " "[117-tom] [Tom]117-tom is not one to think merely of worldly advantages , " said [[his]3656-he mother]4476-his mother , with a fine instinct of opposition . "[117-tom] [I]0-i do n't think [he]117-tom would care to waste all the best part of [his]117-tom life making money . [I]0-i 'd rather see [him]117-tom come [home]287-home and be happy , for [my]0-i part , even if [he]117-tom were not so rich — — " "[117-tom] If [all men]6864-all men were happy that came [home]287-home , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , and then [he]326-the doctor gave a rather grim chuckle . "[312-somebody] [Somebody]312-somebody has come [home]287-home that [you]0-i did not reckon on , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i am sorry to spoil sport ; but [I]0-i do n't see how [you]0-i are to get out of it . There is another address on the walls to - day besides that one of [yours]0-i — — " "[0-i] Oh , [I]0-i hope there will be [six addresses]3662-six addresses ! " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[0-i] if [we]3663-we had it all [our]3663-we own way it would be no fun;—a [Tory]231-tory , and [a Whig]3664-a whig , and a — did [you]0-i say [Radical]232-radical , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima ? And then , what is [a Conservative]3665-a conservative ? " asked [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though certainly [she]119-lucilla had a very much better notion of political matters than [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had , to say the least . "[0-i] [I]0-i wonder how [you]0-i can encourage [any poor man]3666-any poor man to go into [Parliament]43-parliament , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john ; "[0-i] so trying for the health as it must be , and an end to everything like domestic life . If it was [[my]0-i [Tom]117-tom]3667-my tom [I]0-i would almost rather [he]117-tom stayed in [India]34-india . [He]117-tom looks strong , but there is never any confidence to be put in [young men]1101-young men looking strong . Oh , [I]0-i know [you]0-i do not agree with [me]0-i , [Doctor]3669-doctor ; but [I]0-i have had sad reason for [my]0-i way of thinking , " said [the poor lady]5899-the poor lady . As for [the Doctor]326-the doctor , [he]326-the doctor did not accept the challenge thus thrown to [him]326-the doctor . [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom was not [the foremost figure in [the world]331-the world in [his]0-i eyes , as [the absent wanderer]7140-the absent wanderer was in that of [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother]7138-the foremost figure in the world in his eyes , as the absent wanderer was in that of his mother ; and [he]117-tom had not yet unburdened [himself]117-tom of what [he]117-tom had to say . "[0-i] [I]0-i am not saying anything in favour of going into [Parliament]3670-parliament , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'd sooner be [a barge - man on [the canal]4851-the canal]3671-a barge - man on the canal , if it was [me]0-i . [I]0-i am only telling [Lucilla]119-lucilla what [she]119-lucilla has before [her]119-lucilla . [I]0-i do n't know when [I]0-i have been more surprised . Of course [you]0-i were not looking for that , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . [He]117-tom had kept back until the things were taken off the table , for [he]117-tom had a benevolent disinclination to spoil [anybody]313-anybody 's dinner . Now , when all the serious part of the meal was over , [he]117-tom tossed the Carlingford Gazette across the table , folded so that [she]119-lucilla could not miss what [he]117-tom wanted [her]119-lucilla to see . [Lucilla]119-lucilla took it up lightly between [her]119-lucilla finger and thumb ; for the Carlingford papers were inky and badly printed , and soiled [a lady]4506-a lady 's hand . [She]119-lucilla took it up delicately without either alarm or surprise , knowing very well that the Blues and the Yellows were not likely without a struggle to give up to the new standard , which was violet and green . But what [she]119-lucilla saw on that inky broadsheet overwhelmed in an instant [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's self - possession . [She]119-lucilla turned pale , though [her]119-lucilla complexion was , if possible , fresher than ever , and even shivered in [her]119-lucilla chair , though [her]119-lucilla nerves were so steady . Could it be a trick to thwart and startle [her]119-lucilla ? or could it be true ? [She]119-lucilla lifted [her]119-lucilla eyes to [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father with a look of horror - stricken inquiry , but all that [she]119-lucilla met in return was a certain air of amusement and triumph , which struck [her]119-lucilla at the tenderest point . [He]292-her father was not sorry nor sympathetic , nor did [he]292-her father care at all for the sudden shock [she]119-lucilla had sustained . On the contrary , [he]292-her father was laughing within [himself]292-her father at the utterly unexpected complication . It was cruel , but it was salutary , and restored [her]119-lucilla self - command in a moment . [She]119-lucilla might have given way under kindness , but this look of satisfaction over [her]119-lucilla discomfiture brought [Lucilla]119-lucilla to [herself]119-lucilla . "[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i thought [you]3673-you would be surprised , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks dryly ; and [he]292-her father took [his]292-her father first glass of claret with a slow relish and enjoyment , which roused every sentiment of self - respect and spark of temper existing in [[his]292-her father daughter]286-his daughter 's mind . "[0-i] If [you]3673-you had kept [[your]3673-you own place]3674-your own place it would not have mattered ; but [I]0-i do n't see how [you]3673-you are to get out of it . [You]3673-you see [young ladies]862-young ladies should let these sort of things alone , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . " This was all the feeling [he]292-her father showed for [her]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla unexpected dilemma . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's heart gave one throb , which made the green and violet ribbons jump and thrill ; and then [she]119-lucilla came to [herself]119-lucilla , and recognised , as [she]119-lucilla had so often done before , that [she]119-lucilla had to fight [her]119-lucilla way by [herself]119-lucilla , and had [nobody]4434-nobody to look to . Such a thought is dreary enough sometimes , and there are minds that sink under it ; but at other times it is like the touch of the mother earth which gave the giant back its strength ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was of [the latter class of intelligence]7148-the latter class of intelligence . When [she]119-lucilla saw the triumph with which [her]119-lucilla embarrassment was received and that [she]119-lucilla had no sympathy nor aid to look for , [she]119-lucilla recovered [herself]119-lucilla as if by magic . Let what would come in the way , nothing could alter [her]119-lucilla certainty that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford ; and that determination not to be beaten , which is the soul of British valour , sprang up in an instant in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind . There was not even the alternative of victory or [Westminster Abbey]59-westminster abbey for [Lucilla]119-lucilla . If [she]119-lucilla was ever to hold up [her]119-lucilla head again , or have any real respect for [herself]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla must win . All this passed through [her]119-lucilla head in the one bewildering moment , while [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's words were still making [her]119-lucilla ears tingle , and that name , printed in big inky letters , seemed to flutter in all the air round [her]119-lucilla . It was hard to believe the intelligence thus conveyed , and harder still to go on in the face of old friendships and the traditions of [her]119-lucilla youth ; but still duty was dearer than tradition , and it was now a necessity to fight the battle to the last , and at all risks to win . "[119-lucilla] Thank [you]3676-you all the same , [papa]295-papa , for bringing [me]0-i the paper , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[295-papa] It would have been a great deal worse if [I]0-i had not known of it before [I]0-i saw [him]295-papa . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am very glad for one thing . [He]295-papa ca n't be married or dead , as [people]505-people used to say . [I]0-i am quite ashamed to keep [you]3679-you so long [downstairs]302-downstairs , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , when [I]0-i know [you]3679-you must be longing for a cup of tea — but it is [somebody]312-somebody come back whom [nobody]4434-nobody expected . Tell [him]295-papa [I]0-i shall be so glad to see [him]295-papa , [papa]295-papa ; though [I]0-i have no reason to be glad , for [he]295-papa was [one of [[my]0-i young friends]3685-my young friends]3684-one of my young friends , [you]3679-you know , and [he]295-papa is sure to think [I]0-i have gone off . " As [she]3679-you spoke , [Lucilla]119-lucilla turned [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , to whom [she]3679-you had given [her]3679-you arm , quite round , that [she]3679-you might look into the great glass over the mantelpiece : "[295-papa] [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i am quite so much gone off as [I]0-i expected to be , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with candid impartiality ; "[295-papa] though of course [he]295-papa will think [me]0-i stouter — but it does not make any difference about [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton being [the right man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3686-the right man for carlingford . " [She]119-lucilla said the words with a certain solemnity , and turned [Mrs John]89-mrs john , who was so much surprised as to be speechless , round again , and led [her]119-lucilla [upstairs]362-upstairs . It was as if [they]7152-they were walking in a procession of those martyrs and [renouncers of self , who build up the foundations of society]7153-renouncers of self , who build up the foundations of society ; and it would not be too much to say that under [her]119-lucilla present circumstances , and in the excitement of this singular and unexpected event , such was the painful but sublime consciousness which animated [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's breast . As for [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , [his]90-dr marjoribanks triumph was taken out of [him]90-dr marjoribanks by that spectacle . [He]90-dr marjoribanks closed the door after [the ladies]573-the ladies had gone , and came back to [his]90-dr marjoribanks easy - chair by the side of the fire , and could not but feel that [he]90-dr marjoribanks had had the worst of it . It was actually [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish who had come [home]287-home , and whose address to [the electors of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7156-the electors of carlingford , dated from [Dover]19-dover on [his]90-dr marjoribanks return to [England]33-england , [the Doctor]326-the doctor had just put into [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter 's hand . But wonderful and unlooked - for as was the event , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though taken unawares , had not given in , nor shown any signs of weakness . And the effect upon [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father of [her]119-lucilla last utterance and confession was such that [he]90-dr marjoribanks took up the paper again and read both addresses , which were printed side by side . In other days [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been [the chosen candidate of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7160-the chosen candidate of grange lane ; and the views which [he]115-mr cavendish expressed ( and [he]115-mr cavendish expressed [his]115-mr cavendish views very freely ) were precisely those of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks . Yet when [the Doctor]326-the doctor turned to [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's expression of [his]222-mr ashburton conviction that [he]222-mr ashburton was [the right man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3686-the right man for carlingford , it can not be denied that the force of that simple statement had a wonderful effect upon [his]222-mr ashburton mind — an effect all the greater , perhaps , in comparison with the political exposition made by [the other unexpected candidate]7163-the other unexpected candidate . [The Doctor]326-the doctor 's meditations possibly took a slumbrous tone from the place and the moment at which [he]222-mr ashburton pursued them ; for the fact was that the words [he]222-mr ashburton had just been hearing ran in [his]222-mr ashburton head all through the reading of the two addresses . [Mr Cavendish]7165-mr cavendish would think [Lucilla]119-lucilla had gone off ; but yet [she]119-lucilla had not gone off so much as might have been expected , and [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks laughed quietly by [himself]90-dr marjoribanks in [his]90-dr marjoribanks easy - chair , and then went back to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's opinions ; and ended again , without knowing it , in a kind of odd incipient agreement with [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [The new candidate]7072-the new candidate was right in politics ; but , after all , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [a more satisfactory sort of person]7168-a more satisfactory sort of person . [He]222-mr ashburton was [a man whom [people]505-people knew everything about , and [a descendant of [old Penrhyn]224-old penrhyn , and had the Firs , and lived in it , and spent about so much money every year honestly in the face of [the world]331-the world]7171-a descendant of old penrhyn , and had the firs , and lived in it , and spent about so much money every year honestly in the face of the world]7169-a man whom people knew everything about , and a descendant of old penrhyn , and had the firs , and lived in it , and spent about so much money every year honestly in the face of the world . When [a man]285-a man conducts [himself]285-a man in this way , [[his]285-a man neighbours]1363-his neighbours can afford to be less exacting as to [his]285-a man political opinions . This comparison went on in [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's thoughts until the distinction between the two grew confused and faint in that ruddy and genial glow of firelight and lamplight and personal well - being which is apt to engross [a man]285-a man 's mind after [he]285-a man has come in out of the air , as [people]505-people say , and has eaten a good dinner , and feels [himself]285-a man comfortable ; and at last all that remained in [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's mind was that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish would think [Lucilla]119-lucilla had gone off , though [she]119-lucilla had not gone off nearly so much as might have been expected ; at which [he]115-mr cavendish laughed with an odd sound , which roused [him]115-mr cavendish , and might have induced [some people]443-some people to think [he]115-mr cavendish had been sleeping — if , indeed , [anybody]313-anybody had been near to hear . But this news was naturally much more serious to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks when [she]88-miss marjoribanks got [upstairs]362-upstairs , and had time to think of it . [She]88-miss marjoribanks would not have been human if [she]88-miss marjoribanks had heard without emotion of the return of [the man whom [she]88-miss marjoribanks had once dreamed of as member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7181-the man whom she had once dreamed of as member for carlingford , with the addition of other dreams which had not been altogether without their sweetness . [He]115-mr cavendish had returned now and then for a few days , but [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew that [he]115-mr cavendish had never held up [his]115-mr cavendish head in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane since the day when [she]88-miss marjoribanks advised [him]115-mr cavendish to marry [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . And now when [he]115-mr cavendish had bethought [himself]115-mr cavendish of [his]115-mr cavendish old ambition , had [he]115-mr cavendish possibly bethought [himself]115-mr cavendish of other hopes as well ? And the horrible thing was , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had pledged [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to [another]5360-another , and put [her]88-miss marjoribanks seal upon it that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford ! It may be supposed that , with such a complication in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was very little capable of supporting [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's questions as to what it was about , and who was [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and why was [his]115-mr cavendish return of consequence to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? [Mrs John]89-mrs john was considerably alarmed and startled , and began to think in earnest that [Tom]117-tom was fond of [[his]117-tom cousin]917-his cousin , and would never forgive [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother for letting [Lucilla]119-lucilla perhaps marry [some one else]2433-some one else , and settle down before [her]4476-his mother very eyes . "[222-mr ashburton] If it is [a very particular friend]3687-a very particular friend , [I]0-i can understand it , " [Mrs John]89-mrs john said , with a little asperity ; but that was after [she]89-mrs john had made a great many attempts , which were only partially successful , to find it all out . "[0-i] [Dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] [we]3688-we are [all particular friends in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3689-all particular friends in carlingford — society is so limited , [you]230-aunt jemima know;—and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish has been a very long time away . [He]115-mr cavendish used to be of such use to [me]0-i , and [I]0-i am so fond of [him]115-mr cavendish , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , with a sigh ; and it may be supposed that [Mrs John]89-mrs john 's curiosity was not lessened by such a response . "[0-i] If [you]230-aunt jemima are engaged to [any one]4391-any one , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i must say [I]0-i think [I]0-i ought to have been told , " said [[Tom]117-tom 's mother]7101-tom 's mother , with natural indignation . "[0-i] Though [I]0-i ought not to blame [you]230-aunt jemima for it , perhaps . It is a sad thing when [a girl]4462-a girl is deprived of [a mother]4424-a mother 's care ; but still [I]0-i am [[your]230-aunt jemima nearest relation]3693-your nearest relation — — " "[3693-your nearest relation] [[My]0-i dear aunt]3694-my dear aunt , it is something about the election , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[3694-my dear aunt] How could [I]0-i be engaged to [a man who has been away ten years]3695-a man who has been away ten years ? " "[117-tom] [Tom]117-tom has been away ten years , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john impetuously ; and then [she]89-mrs john blushed , though [she]89-mrs john was past the age of blushing , and made haste to cover [her]89-mrs john imprudence . "[117-tom] [I]0-i do n't see what [you]230-aunt jemima can have to do with the election , " [she]89-mrs john said , with suspicion , but some justice ; "[0-i] and [I]0-i do n't feel , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as if [you]230-aunt jemima were telling [me]0-i all . " "[230-aunt jemima] [I]0-i have the favours to make , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Lucilla—"green]233-lucilla—"green[230-aunt jemima] and violet . [You]230-aunt jemima used to be so clever at making bows , and [I]0-i hope [you]230-aunt jemima will help [me;—papa]3696-me;—papa , [you]230-aunt jemima know , will have to be on [[Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's committee]3697-mr ashburton 's committee , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added ; and then , in spite of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , a sigh of doubt and anxiety escaped [her]88-miss marjoribanks bosom . It was easy to say that "[295-papa] [papa]295-papa would be on [[Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's committee]3697-mr ashburton 's committee , [you]230-aunt jemima know , " but [nobody]4434-nobody had known that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was coming to drive everything topsy - turvy ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [she]119-lucilla professed to know only who was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford , had at the same time sufficient political information to be aware that the sentiments propounded in [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's address were also [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's sentiments ; and [she]119-lucilla did not know the tricks which some green - and - violet spirit in [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room was playing with [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's fancy . Perhaps it might turn out to be [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's committee which [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father would be on ; and after [she]119-lucilla had pledged [herself]119-lucilla that [the other man]7193-the other man was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford ! [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt that [she]119-lucilla could not be disloyal and go back from [her]119-lucilla word , neither could [she]119-lucilla forget the intimation which had so plainly indicated to [her]119-lucilla that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man]1681-the man ; and yet , at the same time , [she]119-lucilla could not but sigh as [she]119-lucilla thought of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . Perhaps [he]115-mr cavendish had grown coarse , as [men]4399-men do at that age , just as [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla was conscious that [he]115-mr cavendish would find [her]119-lucilla stouter . Perhaps [he]115-mr cavendish had ceased to flirt , or be of any particular use of an evening ; possibly even [he]115-mr cavendish might have forgotten [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks — but naturally that was a thing that seemed unlikely to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . And oh ! if [he]115-mr cavendish had but come a little earlier , or for ever stayed away ! But while all these thoughts were going through [her]119-lucilla mind , [her]119-lucilla fingers were still busy with the violet - and - green cockades which [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , after making sure that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was not [a Radical]7197-a radical , had begun to help [her]119-lucilla with . And [they]7198-they sat and talked about [Mrs John]89-mrs john 's breathing , which was so bad , and about [her]89-mrs john headaches , while [Lucilla]119-lucilla by snatches discussed the situation in [her]119-lucilla mind . Perhaps , on the whole , embarrassment and perplexity are a kind of natural accompaniment to life and movement ; and it is better to be driven out of [your]7199-your senses with thinking which of two things [you]7199-your ought to do than to do nothing whatever , and be utterly uninteresting to all [the world]331-the world . This at least was how [Lucilla]119-lucilla reasoned to [herself]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla dilemma ; and while [she]119-lucilla reasoned [she]119-lucilla used up [yard]7201-yard upon yard of [her]119-lucilla green ribbon ( for naturally the violet bore but a small proportion to the green ) . Whatever [she]119-lucilla might have to do or to suffer — however [her]119-lucilla thoughts might be disturbed or [her]119-lucilla heart distracted — it is unnecessary to add that it was impossible to [Lucilla]119-lucilla either to betray or to yield . It was a very good thing for [Lucilla]119-lucilla that [Mrs John]89-mrs john was so much of [an invalid]276-an invalid , notwithstanding that [the Doctor]326-the doctor made little of [her]119-lucilla complaints . All that [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks said was — with that remnant of [Scotch]127-scotch which was often perceptible in [his]90-dr marjoribanks speech — that [her]119-lucilla illnesses were a fine thing to occupy [her]119-lucilla , and [he]90-dr marjoribanks did not know what [she]119-lucilla would do without [them]7204-them — a manner of speaking which naturally lessened [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter 's anxiety , though [her]119-lucilla sympathetic care and solicitude were undiminished . And no doubt , when [she]119-lucilla had been once assured that there was nothing dangerous in [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt 's case , it was a relief to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks at the present juncture that [Mrs John]89-mrs john got up late and always breakfasted in [[her]89-mrs john own room]301-her own room . [Lucilla]119-lucilla went into [that sanctuary]7208-that sanctuary after [she]119-lucilla had given [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father [his]292-her father breakfast , and heard all about the palpitation and the bad night [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had passed ; and then when [she]119-lucilla had consoled [[her]119-lucilla suffering]7210-her suffering relative by the reflection that one never sleeps well the first night or two , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was at liberty to go forth and attend a little to [her]88-miss marjoribanks own affairs , which stood so much in need of being attended to . [She]119-lucilla had had no further talk with [the Doctor]326-the doctor on the subject , but [she]119-lucilla had read over [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's address , and could not help seeing that it went dead against [[her]119-lucilla candidate]7032-her candidate ; neither could [Lucilla]119-lucilla remain altogether unaffected by the expression of feeling in respect to "[222-mr ashburton] a place in which [I]0-i have spent so many pleasant years , and which has so many claims on [my]0-i affections , " and the touching haste with which [the exile]7213-the exile had rushed back as soon as [he]7213-the exile heard of [the old member]7214-the old member 's death . If it touched [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who was already pledged to support another interest , what might it not do to [the gentlemen in [Grange]41-grange Lane who were not pledged , and who had a friendship for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish]7215-the gentlemen in grange lane who were not pledged , and who had a friendship for mr cavendish ? This was the alarming thought that had disturbed [her]88-miss marjoribanks sleep all night , and returned to [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind with [her]88-miss marjoribanks first awakening ; and when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had really [her]88-miss marjoribanks time to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , and the fresh morning hours before [her]88-miss marjoribanks , [Lucilla]119-lucilla began , as [everybody]300-everybody ought to do , by going to the very root and foundation , and asking [herself]119-lucilla what , beyond all secondary considerations , it was right to do . To change from one side to the other and go back from [her]119-lucilla word was a thing abhorrent to [her]119-lucilla ; but still [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was aware that there are certain circumstances in which honesty and truth [themselves]7217-themselves demand what in most cases is considered an untruthful and dishonest proceeding . Thus in order to come to a right decision , and with a sense of the duty [she]119-lucilla owed to [[her]119-lucilla country]7218-her country which would have shamed [half the electors in [England]33-england]7219-half the electors in england , not to say [Carlingford]3-carlingford , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who naturally had no vote , read the two addresses of [the two candidates]7220-the two candidates , and addressed [herself]119-lucilla candidly and impartially to the rights of the subject . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was disposed , as [we]7221-we have said , to be pathetic and sentimental , and to speak of the claims [the borough]1107-the borough had upon [his]115-mr cavendish affections , and the eagerness with which [he]115-mr cavendish had rushed [home]287-home at the earliest possible moment to present [himself]115-mr cavendish to [them]7220-the two candidates . If [poor old Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern had been [King Bomba]234-king bomba , or [a gloomy Oriental tyrant]7224-a gloomy oriental tyrant , keeping [all possible reformers]7225-all possible reformers and [successors]7226-successors banished from [[his]115-mr cavendish dominions]7227-his dominions , [the new candidate]7072-the new candidate could not have spoken with more pathos . It was a sort of thing which tells among the imaginative part of [the community]1480-the community , or so , at least , [most people]1186-most people think ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was moved by it for the first moment ; but then [her]88-miss marjoribanks enlightened mind asserted its rights . [She]88-miss marjoribanks said to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish might have come [home]287-home at any hour , by any steamboat ; that [Calais]60-calais and [Boulogne]61-boulogne , and even [Dieppe]62-dieppe , were as open to [him]115-mr cavendish as if [he]115-mr cavendish had been [an actual refugee]7232-an actual refugee , and that consequently there was nothing particular to be pathetic about . And then , if [the town]551-the town had such claims on [his]115-mr cavendish affections , why had [he]115-mr cavendish stayed so long away ? These two rationalistic questions dispersed the first attendrissement which had begun to steal over [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind . When [she]119-lucilla came to this conclusion , [her]119-lucilla difficulties cleared away . [She]119-lucilla had no reason to go back from [her]119-lucilla engagements and reject that intimation which had so impressed it on [her]119-lucilla , that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man]1681-the man . It was a sacrifice which ancient truth and friendship did not demand , for verity was not in the document [she]119-lucilla had just been reading , and that appeal to sentiment was nothing more than what is generally called humbug . "[3700-he] [He]3700-he might have been living [here]4529-here all the time , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla ; "[3704-she] [he]3700-he might have had much stronger claims upon [our]3702-our affections ; if [he]3700-he had wanted , [he]3700-he might have come back ages ago , and not let [people]505-people struggle on alone . " When this view of the subject occurred to [her]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt more indignation than sympathy . And then , as [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had done , [she]119-lucilla turned to the calm utterance of [[her]119-lucilla own candidate]7235-her own candidate[the man who was the only man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7236-the man who was the only man for carlingford — and that sweet sense of having given sound counsel , and of having at last met with [some one capable of carrying it out , which makes up for so many failures]7237-some one capable of carrying it out , which makes up for so many failures , came like balm to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's bosom . There was nothing more necessary ; the commotion in [her]119-lucilla mind calmed down , and the tranquillity of undisturbed conviction came in its place . And it was with this sense of certainty that [she]119-lucilla put on [her]119-lucilla bonnet and issued forth , though it snowed a little , and was a very wintry day , on [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's behalf , to try [her]119-lucilla fortune in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [She]119-lucilla went to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's , who was now very old , [poor old lady]7238-poor old lady ! and feeble , and did not like to leave [her]96-mrs chiley sofa . Not but what [she]119-lucilla could leave the sofa , [she]119-lucilla said to [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends , but at that time of the year , and at [her]119-lucilla time of life , it was comfortable . The sofa was wheeled to the side of the fire , and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley reclined upon it , covered with knitted rugs of the brightest colours , which [[her]119-lucilla young friends]7240-her young friends all worked for [her]119-lucilla . [The last one]7241-the last one arrived was what used to be called an Afghanistan blanket , done in stripes of all sorts of pretty tints , which was a present from [Mrs Beverley]235-mrs beverley . "[3704-she] [Her]3704-she work , [she]3704-she says , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the old lady]870-the old lady ; "[3704-she] but [we]3705-we know what sort of soft dawdling woman [she]3704-she is , and it must have been [[the Archdeacon]5143-the archdeacon 's nieces]3707-the archdeacon 's nieces , [you]119-lucilla know . " But still it had the place of honour at present , covering [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's feet , and affording something to talk about when [any one]4391-any one came in . And by [her]96-mrs chiley side was a little table , upon which stood one China rose , in a glass of water — a pale rose , almost as pale as [her]96-mrs chiley soft old cheeks , and chilled like them by the approaching frost . And the fire burned with an officious cheerfulness at [her]96-mrs chiley elbow , as if [it]96-mrs chiley thought nothing of such accidental circumstances as winter and old age . To be sure this was a reflection which never came into [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's head , who was , on the contrary , very thankful for the fire , and said it was like [a companion]7244-a companion . "[3707-the archdeacon 's nieces] And [I]0-i often think , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , how do [the poor people]6413-the poor people get on , especially if [they]6413-the poor people are old and sick , [they]6413-the poor people have no fires to keep [them]6413-the poor people cheerful in this dreadful weather , " [the kind old lady]1889-the kind old lady would say . [She]1889-the kind old lady did say so now when [Lucilla]119-lucilla came in , glowing with cold and [her]119-lucilla rapid walk , and with a flake or two of snow slowly melting on [her]119-lucilla sealskin cloak . Perhaps it was not a sentiment [the Colonel]595-the colonel agreed with , for [he]595-the colonel gave a humph and a little hoist of [his]595-the colonel shoulders , as if in protest , being [himself]595-the colonel a good deal limited in [his]595-the colonel movements , and not liking to own it , by the wintry torpor within [his]595-the colonel big old frame , and the wintry weather outside . "[6413-the poor people] Come and tell [us]3710-us all the news , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[my]0-i darling]3323-my darling , " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , as [she]96-mrs chiley drew down [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend 's glowing face to [her]96-mrs chiley own , and gave [her]119-lucilla one of [her]96-mrs chiley lingering kisses ; "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i felt sure [you]119-lucilla would come and tell [us]3710-us everything . [I]0-i said it would not be like [Lucilla]119-lucilla if [she]119-lucilla did n't . [We]3710-us know nothing but the fact , [you]119-lucilla know — not another word . Make haste and tell [us]3710-us everything , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear . " "[119-lucilla] But [I]0-i do n't know anything , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] Of course [you]119-lucilla mean about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [I]0-i saw it in the papers , like [everybody else]2143-everybody else , but [I]0-i do n't know anything more . " And then [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's countenance fell . [She]96-mrs chiley was not very strong , [poor old lady]7238-poor old lady , and [she]96-mrs chiley could have cried , as [she]96-mrs chiley said afterwards . "[0-i] Ah , well , [I]0-i suppose there is not time , " [she]96-mrs chiley said , after a little pause ; "[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [he]115-mr cavendish has not got [here]4529-here from [Dover]19-dover yet — [one]4465-one always forgets the distance . [I]0-i calculated it all over last night , and [I]0-i thought [he]115-mr cavendish would get [home]287-home by [the eleven train]3717-the eleven train ; but [these trains]3718-these trains are never to be calculated upon , [you]3719-you know , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear . [I]0-i am a little disappointed , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Poor dear]4981-poor dear ! to think how [he]115-mr cavendish must have rushed [home]287-home the first moment — [I]0-i could have cried when [I]0-i read that address . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't see why [any one]4391-any one should cry , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [I]0-i think [he]115-mr cavendish makes a great deal too much of that ; [he]115-mr cavendish might have come ever so many years ago if [he]115-mr cavendish had liked . [Poor Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern did not banish [him]115-mr cavendish , [poor old man!—he]3724-poor old man!—he might have been [here]4529-here for years . " Upon which [the Colonel]595-the colonel [himself]595-the colonel drew a little nearer , and poked the fire . "[0-i] [I]0-i am glad to see [you]119-lucilla are so sensible , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [he]0-i said . "[119-lucilla] It 's the first rational word [I]0-i have heard on the subject . [She]119-lucilla thinks [he]115-mr cavendish 's [a kind of saint and martyr]3726-a kind of saint and martyr ; [a silly young fellow that runs off among a set of Frenchmen because [he]115-mr cavendish ca n't get everything [his]115-mr cavendish own way]3727-a silly young fellow that runs off among a set of frenchmen because he ca n't get everything his own way — and then [he]115-mr cavendish expects that [we]3728-our are all to go into transports of joy , and give [him]115-mr cavendish [our]3728-our votes , " [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley added , smashing a great piece of coal with the poker , with a blow full of energy , yet showing a slight unsteadiness in it , which sent a host of blazing splinters into the hearth . [He]115-mr cavendish was [a man who wore very well]7250-a man who wore very well , but [he]115-mr cavendish was not so steady as [he]115-mr cavendish once was , and nowadays was apt , by some tremulous movement , to neutralise the strength which [he]115-mr cavendish had left . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , for [her]96-mrs chiley part , was apt to be made very nervous by [[her]96-mrs chiley husband]283-her husband 's proceedings . [She]96-mrs chiley was possessed by a terror that the splinters some day would jump out of the hearth on to the carpet and fly into the corners , "[115-mr cavendish] and perhaps burn [us]3728-our all up in [our]3728-our beds , " as [she]96-mrs chiley said . [She]96-mrs chiley gave a little start among [her]96-mrs chiley cushions , and stooped down to look over the floor . "[115-mr cavendish] [He]115-mr cavendish will never learn that [he]115-mr cavendish is old , " [she]96-mrs chiley said in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's ear , who instantly came to [her]96-mrs chiley side to see what [she]96-mrs chiley wanted ; and thus [the two old people]7252-the two old people kept watch upon [each other]679-each other , and noted , with a curious mixture of vexation and sympathy , [each other]679-each other 's declining strength . "[115-mr cavendish] For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i would give [him]115-mr cavendish all [my]0-i votes , if [I]0-i had a hundred , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , "[0-i] and so will [you]3729-you , too , when [you]3729-you hear the rights of it . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , tell [him]115-mr cavendish[I]0-i hope [you]3729-you are not going to forsake [old friends]3731-old friends . " "[119-lucilla] No , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks — but [she]88-miss marjoribanks spoke with a gravity and hesitation which did not fail to reach [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's ear—"I[115-mr cavendish] hope [I]0-i shall never desert [[my]0-i old friends]3322-my old friends ; but [I]0-i think all the same that it is [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton who is [the right man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3686-the right man for carlingford , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said slowly . [She]88-miss marjoribanks said it with reluctance , for [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew it would shock [[her]88-miss marjoribanks audience]478-her audience , but , at the same time , [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not shrink from [her]88-miss marjoribanks duty ; and the moment had now arrived when [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt concealment was impossible , and that the truth must be said . As for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [she]96-mrs chiley was so distressed that the tears came to [her]96-mrs chiley eyes ; and even [the Colonel]595-the colonel laughed , and did not understand it . [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , though [he]103-colonel chiley was by no means as yet on [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's side , was not any more capable than [[his]103-colonel chiley neighbours]1363-his neighbours of understanding [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's single - minded devotion to what was just and right ; and why [she]88-miss marjoribanks should transfer [her]88-miss marjoribanks support to [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , who was not [a ladies ' man]7258-a ladies ' man , nor , in [the Colonel]595-the colonel 's opinion , [a marrying man]7260-a marrying man , nor anything at all attractive , now that [the other]5266-the other had come back romantic and repentant to throw [his]115-mr cavendish honours at [her]88-miss marjoribanks feet , was beyond [his]115-mr cavendish power of explanation . [He]115-mr cavendish contented [himself]115-mr cavendish with saying "[222-mr ashburton] humph " ; but [[his]115-mr cavendish wife]345-his wife was not so easily satisfied . [She]345-his wife took [Lucilla]119-lucilla by the hand and poured forth a flood of remonstrances and prayers . "[0-i] [I]0-i do not understand [you]3734-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . "[3735-he] [He]3735-he whom [we]3736-we know so little about — whom , [I]0-i am sure , [you]3734-you have no reason to care for . And where could [you]3734-you find [anybody]313-anybody nicer than [Mr Cavendish?—and]236-mr cavendish?—and [he]3735-he to have such faith in [us]3736-we , and to come rushing back as soon as [he]3735-he was able . [I]0-i am sure [you]3734-you have not taken everything into consideration , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]3735-he might not perhaps do exactly as could have been wished before [he]3735-he went away ; but [he]3735-he was young and [he]3735-he was led astray ; and [I]0-i do think [you]3734-you were a little hard upon [him]3735-he , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear ; but [I]0-i have always said [I]0-i never knew anybody nicer than [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . And what possible reason [you]3734-you can have to care about [that other man]3739-that other man — — " "[3734-you] It was like a special Intimation , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with solemnity . "[3734-you] [I]0-i do n't see how [I]0-i could neglect it , for [my]0-i part . The day the news came about poor old [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern 's death [I]0-i was out , [you]3734-you know , and heard it ; and just at one spot upon [the pavement]3740-the pavement , opposite [Mr Holden]124-mr holden 's , it came into [my]0-i mind like a flash of lightning that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man]1681-the man . [I]0-i do n't care in the least for [him]222-mr ashburton , and [I]0-i had not been thinking of [him]222-mr ashburton , or anything . It came into [my]0-i head all in a moment . If [I]0-i had been very intimate with poor dear old [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern , or if [I]0-i believed in spirit - rapping , [I]0-i should think it was a message from [him]222-mr ashburton . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla spoke with great gravity , but [she]119-lucilla did not impress [[her]119-lucilla audience]478-her audience , who were [people of sceptical minds]7264-people of sceptical minds . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , for [her]96-mrs chiley part , was almost angry , and could scarcely forgive [Lucilla]119-lucilla for having made [her]96-mrs chiley give grave attention to such a piece of nonsense . "[222-mr ashburton] If it had been [him]222-mr ashburton , " [she]96-mrs chiley said , with some wrath , "[222-mr ashburton] [I]0-i do n't see how having been dead for a few hours should make [his]222-mr ashburton advice worth having . It never was good for anything when [he]222-mr ashburton was alive . And [you]3742-you do n't believe in spirit - rapping , [I]0-i hope . [I]0-i wonder how [you]3742-you can talk such nonsense , " [the old lady]870-the old lady said severely . And [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , who had been a little curious too , laughed and coughed over the joke ; for [the two old people]7252-the two old people were of [the old school , and of a very unbelieving frame of mind]7267-the old school , and of a very unbelieving frame of mind . "[3742-you] [I]0-i knew [you]3742-you would laugh , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[3742-you] but [I]0-i can not help it . If it had been impressed upon [your]3742-you mind like that , [you]3742-you would have been different . And , of course , [I]0-i like [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish much the best . [I]0-i am so glad [I]0-i have no vote , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] it does not matter to [anybody]313-anybody what [I]0-i think ; but if [I]0-i had anything to do with it , [you]3742-you know [I]0-i could not stand up for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , even though [I]0-i am fond of [him]115-mr cavendish , when [I]0-i felt sure that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford[nobody]4434-nobody could ask [me]0-i to do that . " There followed a pause upon this declaration ; for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks had no vote , was [a person of undoubted influence]7268-a person of undoubted influence , and such a conviction on [her]88-miss marjoribanks part was not to be laughed at . [Even [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , who was undecided in [his]103-colonel chiley own mind]103-colonel chiley , was moved by it a little . "[4434-nobody] What does [the Doctor]326-the doctor think ? " [he]103-colonel chiley asked . "[326-the doctor] [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton does n't say a word about [his]222-mr ashburton principles that [I]0-i can see ; and the other , [you]3747-you know — — " "[3747-you] [Dear Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[3747-you] [he]222-mr ashburton is not going to be [Prime Minister]4924-prime minister ; and [I]0-i have always heard [you]103-colonel chiley say , as long as [I]0-i can remember , that it was not opinions , [you]103-colonel chiley know , but [a good man that]3749-a good man that [people]505-people wanted . [I]0-i have heard [people]505-people talking politics for hours , and [I]0-i always remember [you]103-colonel chiley saying that , and thinking it was the only sensible thing that was said ; but , of course , [I]0-i do n't understand politics , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , with humility . As for [the Colonel]595-the colonel , [he]0-i took up the poker , perhaps to hide a little pleasant confusion , and again drew near the fire . "[0-i] By [George]171-george ! [I]0-i believe [Lucilla]119-lucilla is in the right , " [he]0-i said , with a certain agreeable consciousness . Perhaps [he]0-i did not quite recollect at what moment of [his]0-i life [he]0-i had originated that sentiment , but [he]0-i thought [he]0-i could recollect having said it ; and it was with the view of carrying off the bashfulness of genius , and not because the coals had any need of it , that [he]0-i took up the poker — a proceeding which was always regarded with alarm and suspicion by [[his]0-i wife]345-his wife . "[0-i] The fire is very nice , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . "[0-i] [I]0-i hate to have the fire poked when it does not want it . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [you]119-lucilla make [him]3752-him go over to that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's side , [you]119-lucilla will have a great deal to answer for , and [I]0-i will never forgive [you]119-lucilla . [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [you]119-lucilla must be dreaming — [a man that is as dry as a stick , and not one - hundredth nor one - thousandth part]3754-a man that is as dry as a stick , and not one - hundredth nor one - thousandth part so nice — — " "[0-i] [I]0-i sha n't say another word , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] [I]0-i sha n't stay any longer , for [I]0-i ca n't help it , and [you]119-lucilla would be angry with [me]0-i . [People]505-people ca n't help what [they]505-people believe , [you]119-lucilla know . There is [poor little [Oswald Brown]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects , who has doubts , and ca n't go into [the Church]6702-the church , and will ruin all [his]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects prospects]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects , and [nobody]4434-nobody can help it — — " "[4434-nobody] If [I]0-i were [[his]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects mother]4476-his mother [I]0-i should help it ! " cried [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . "[0-i] [I]0-i promise [you]119-lucilla [he]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects should not talk of [his]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects doubts to [me]0-i ! A bit of [a lad]3759-a lad ; and what is good enough for [all the bishops]3760-all the bishops , and everybody in [their]3760-all the bishops senses , is not good enough for [him]237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects ! If that is the kind of example [you]119-lucilla are going to follow , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — — " "[119-lucilla] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[119-lucilla] [everybody]300-everybody knows what [my]0-i Church principles are ; and perhaps [you]119-lucilla will come round to think with [me]0-i ; but [I]0-i am not going to say any more about it now . [I]0-i am so glad [your]119-lucilla rheumatism is better this morning ; but [you]119-lucilla must wrap up well , for it is so cold , oh , so cold , out of doors ! " When [Lucilla]119-lucilla had thus dismissed the subject , [she]119-lucilla came to [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend 's side and bent over [her]1081-her old friend in [her]119-lucilla sealskin cloak , to say good - bye . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley took [her]119-lucilla by both hands as [she]119-lucilla thus stood with [her]119-lucilla back to [the old Colonel]2036-the old colonel , and drew [her]119-lucilla down close , and looked searchingly into [her]119-lucilla eyes . "[119-lucilla] If [you]119-lucilla have any particular reason , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla ought to tell [me]0-i — that would make such a difference , " said [the old lady]870-the old lady . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i always tell [you]119-lucilla everything , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with evasive fondness , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks kissed the soft old withered cheek ; and naturally , with [the Colonel]595-the colonel behind , who was standing up before the fire shadowing over [them]7275-them both , and quite unaware of this little whispered episode , it would have been impossible to say more had there been ever so much to say . But it had been a close encounter in its way , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was rather glad to get off without any further damage . [She]119-lucilla did not feel quite successful as [she]119-lucilla went out ; but still [she]119-lucilla had left a very wholesome commotion behind [her]119-lucilla ; for [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley could not but feel that the sentiment which [she]119-lucilla had quoted from [himself]103-colonel chiley was a very just sentiment . "[0-i] By [George]171-george ! [Lucilla]119-lucilla was in the right of it , " [he]103-colonel chiley said again , after [she]119-lucilla was gone ; and in fact went through a process very similar to that which had modified the sentiments of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks on the previous night . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was [a young fellow who had rushed off among [a set of Frenchmen]7277-a set of frenchmen , because [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla]7276-a young fellow who had rushed off among a set of frenchmen , because lucilla marjoribanks would not have [him]115-mr cavendish , or because [he]115-mr cavendish could not marry [Barbara Lake]120-barbara in addition , or at least somehow because [he]115-mr cavendish failed of having [his]115-mr cavendish own way . It was all very well for [him]115-mr cavendish to come back and make a commotion , and be sentimental about it . But what if , after all , [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , who had [the Firs]6995-the firs , and lived [there]4723-there , and spent [his]222-mr ashburton money like [a Christian]7068-a christian , was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford ? [The Colonel]595-the colonel 's mind still wavered and veered about ; yet it had received an impulse which was by no means unworthy of consideration . As for [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [she]96-mrs chiley laid back [her]96-mrs chiley head upon [her]96-mrs chiley pillows and painfully questioned with [herself]96-mrs chiley whether [Lucilla]119-lucilla could have any particular reason for taking [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's part so warmly . [She]96-mrs chiley thought with justice that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was looking brighter and better , and had more of [her]88-miss marjoribanks old animation than [she]88-miss marjoribanks had shown for a long time — which arose from the simple fact that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had something in hand , though [the old lady]870-the old lady thought it might have a more touching and delicate motive . If that was the case , it would make a great difference . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was no longer able to go out in the evening , and had to be dependent on [other people]279-other people 's observation for a knowledge of what happened — and [she]96-mrs chiley was wounded by a sense that [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend had not been appreciated as [her]88-miss marjoribanks worth deserved . If [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had the sense to see what was for [his]222-mr ashburton own advantage , it would be a frightful thing , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said to [herself]96-mrs chiley , if [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's friends]7286-lucilla 's friends should fly in [his]222-mr ashburton face . And though it was a hard trial to give up [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , still if anything of the kind had happened —— Thus it will be evident that [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's visit , though it was not a long one , nor the least in [the world]331-the world an argumentative visit , was not without its fruit . [She]88-miss marjoribanks went up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane again cheerful and warm in [her]88-miss marjoribanks sealskin coat . It was a thing that suited [her]88-miss marjoribanks remarkably well , and corresponded with [her]88-miss marjoribanks character , and [everybody]300-everybody knows how comfortable [they]300-everybody are . The snowflakes fell softly , one at a time , and melted away to nothing upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks sleeves and [her]88-miss marjoribanks shoulders without leaving any trace — and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with the chill air blowing in [her]88-miss marjoribanks face , and those feathery messengers in the air , could not but feel that [her]88-miss marjoribanks walk and the general readiness which [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt to face all kinds of objections and difficulties , and to make a sacrifice of [her]88-miss marjoribanks own feelings , had in [them]300-everybody a certain magnanimous and heroic element . For after all [she]88-miss marjoribanks had no particular reason , as [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [a dry man]7289-a dry man , and of very little use in a social point of view , and had never paid [her]88-miss marjoribanks any attention to speak of , nor at all put [himself]222-mr ashburton forth as a candidate for [her]88-miss marjoribanks favour . If [he]222-mr ashburton had done so , [she]88-miss marjoribanks would not have felt that thrill of utter disinterestedness which kept [her]88-miss marjoribanks as warm within as [her]88-miss marjoribanks sealskin did without . There was [not a soul to be seen]7290-not a soul to be seen in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane at that moment in the snow , which came on faster and faster , but [one of [Mr Wentworth]238-mr wentworth 's ( who at that time was new in [[St Roque]26-st roque 's 's ) gray sisters]7292-st roque 's ) gray sisters]7291-one of mr wentworth 's ( who at that time was new in st roque 's ) gray sisters , and [another lady who was coming down , as quickly as [Lucilla]119-lucilla was going up , by the long line of [garden walls]7294-garden walls]7293-another lady who was coming down , as quickly as lucilla was going up , by the long line of garden walls . [The gentlemen]574-the gentlemen were either at business or at [[their]574-the gentlemen club]7296-their club , or keeping [themselves]574-the gentlemen snug indoors ; and it was only [these devoted women who braved the elements outside]7297-these devoted women who braved the elements outside . [The figure in the gray cloak]7298-the figure in the gray cloak was occupied simply with [the poor people]6413-the poor people , and that is not [our]7300-our present business ; but [the other two]7301-the other two were otherwise inspired . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had lately arrived , had not been able to make up [his]115-mr cavendish mind to face the weather ; but [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister was of a different way of thinking . [She]577-his sister was not of half the capacity of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , but still [she]577-his sister felt that something ought to be done , and that there was not a moment to be lost . When [she]577-his sister saw it was [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks that was advancing to meet [her]577-his sister , a momentary chill came over [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn . [She]577-his sister was thinking so much of [her]577-his sister own errand that [she]577-his sister could not but jump at the idea that nothing less important could have induced [Lucilla]119-lucilla to be out of doors on such a day ; and [her]577-his sister heart beat loud as [the two]678-the two drew near [each other]679-each other . Was it an unexpected and generous auxiliary , or was it [a foe accomplished and formidable]7305-a foe accomplished and formidable ? For one thing , [she]577-his sister was not coming out of [[Mr Centum]98-mrs centum 's]7306-mr centum 's , where [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn [herself]577-his sister was going , which at least was a relief . As [they]678-the two came nearer [the two ladies]1077-the two ladies instinctively looked to [their]1077-the two ladies weapons . [They]1077-the two ladies had met already in many a little passage of arms , but nothing like this had ever occurred to [them]1077-the two ladies before . If [they]1077-the two ladies were to work in union , [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn felt that [they]1077-the two ladies would carry all before [them]1077-the two ladies ; and if not , then it must be a struggle unto the death . "[119-lucilla] Is it really [you]3762-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " [she]99-mrs woodburn said ; "[3762-you] [I]0-i could not believe [my]0-i eyes . What can have brought [you]3762-you out of doors on such a day ? [You]3762-you that have everything [your]3762-you own way , and no call to exert [yourself]3762-you — — " "[0-i] [I]0-i have been to see [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly ; "[96-mrs chiley] when the weather is bad [she]96-mrs chiley sees [nobody]4434-nobody , and [she]96-mrs chiley is always so pleased to have [me]0-i . [Her]96-mrs chiley rheumatism is not so bad , thank [you]3762-you — though [I]0-i am sure if this weather should last — — " "[3762-you] [You]3762-you would see [Mrs Beverley]235-mrs beverley 's blanket , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , who was a little nervous , [though perhaps that might only be the cold]7308-though perhaps that might only be the cold ; "[3762-you] but [we]3764-we know what sort of woman [she]96-mrs chiley is , and it must have been [[the Archdeacon]199-general travers 's nieces]3707-the archdeacon 's nieces , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear . Do turn back with [me]0-i a moment , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; or [I]0-i shall go with [you]119-lucilla . [I]0-i want to speak to [you]119-lucilla . Of course [you]119-lucilla have heard of [Harry]165-harry 's coming [home]287-home ? " "[165-harry] [I]0-i saw it in the papers , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , whose perfect serenity offered a curious contrast to [[her]88-miss marjoribanks companion]512-her companion 's agitation . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i shall be very glad to see [him]165-harry again . [I]0-i hope [he]165-harry will come to dinner on Thursday as [he]165-harry used to do . It will be quite nice to see [him]165-harry in [[his]165-harry old place]3768-his old place . " "[119-lucilla] Yes , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn ; "[119-lucilla] but that was not what [I]0-i was thinking of . [You]119-lucilla know [you]119-lucilla used always to say [he]165-harry ought to be in [Parliament]43-parliament ; and [he]165-harry has always kept thinking of it since [he]165-harry went away — and thinking , [I]0-i am sure , that it would please [you]119-lucilla , " said [the poor woman]948-the poor woman , faltering ; for [Lucilla]119-lucilla listened with a smile that was quite unresponsive , and did not change countenance in the least , even at this tender suggestion . "[0-i] [He]165-harry has come [home]287-home with that object now , [you]119-lucilla know , now that poor old [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern is dead ; and [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla are going to help [us]3770-us , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn . [Her]948-the poor woman voice quite vibrated with agitation as [she]948-the poor woman made this hurried , perhaps injudicious , appeal , thinking within [herself]948-the poor woman at the same moment what would [Harry]165-harry say if [he]165-harry knew that [she]948-the poor woman was thus committing [him]165-harry . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla received it all with the same tranquillity , as if [she]119-lucilla expected it , and was quite prepared for everything that [[her]119-lucilla assailant]7311-her assailant had to say . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i wish [I]0-i had a vote , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] but [I]0-i have no vote , and what can [a girl]4462-a girl do ? [I]0-i am so sorry [I]0-i do n't understand politics . If [we]3772-we were going in for that sort of thing , [I]0-i do n't know what there would be left for [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen to do . " "[3774-you] [You]3774-you have influence , which is a great deal better than a vote , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn ; "[3774-you] and [they]3775-they all say there is [nobody]4434-nobody like [a lady for electioneering]3777-a lady for electioneering — and [a young lady above all]3778-a young lady above all ; and then [you]3774-you know [Harry]165-harry so well , and can always draw [him]165-harry out to the best advantage . [I]0-i never thought [he]165-harry looked so nice , or showed [his]165-harry talents so much , as when [he]165-harry was with [you]3774-you , " said [the eager advocate]7312-the eager advocate . [She]7312-the eager advocate was only wrapped in a shawl [herself]7312-the eager advocate , and when [she]7312-the eager advocate looked at [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's sealskin coat , and saw how rosy and comfortable [she]119-lucilla looked , and how serene and immovable , poor [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was struck with a pang of envy . If [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had married ten years ago , it might have been [she]88-miss marjoribanks now who would have had to stand trembling with anxiety and eagerness among the falling snow , knowing sundry reasons why [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish should be disposed to go into [Parliament]43-parliament more substantial than that of gratifying [a young lady]4507-a young lady , and feeling how much depended on [her]88-miss marjoribanks ability to secure support for [him]115-mr cavendish . This , as it happened , had fallen to [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister 's share instead , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla stood opposite to [her]88-miss marjoribanks looking at [her]88-miss marjoribanks , attentive and polite , and unresponsive . If [Harry]165-harry had only not been such [a fool]717-a fool ten years ago ! for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn began to think now with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not marry because [she]119-lucilla was too comfortable , and , without any of the bother , could have everything [her]119-lucilla own way . "[165-harry] It is so cold , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] and [I]0-i do think it is coming on to snow very fast . [I]0-i do n't think it is good to stand talking . Do come in to lunch , and then [we]3779-we can have a long chat ; for [I]0-i am sure [nobody else]1541-nobody else will venture out to - day . " "[0-i] [I]0-i wish [I]0-i could come , " said [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , "[0-i] but [I]0-i have to go down to [Mary Centum]239-mary centum 's , and hear all about [[her]239-mary centum last new housemaid]3781-her last new housemaid , [you]3782-you know . [I]0-i do n't know what [servants]4607-servants are made of for [my]0-i part . [They]4607-servants will go out in [their]4607-servants caps and talk to [the young men]3784-the young men , [you]3782-you know , in a night that is enough to give [any one]4391-any one [their]4391-any one death , " [the mimic]883-the mimic added , with a feeble exercise of [her]883-the mimic gift which it was sad to see . "[3782-you] But [Harry]165-harry will be sure to come to call the first time [he]165-harry goes out , and [you]3782-you will not forget what [I]0-i have said to [you]3782-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " and with this [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn took [[her]99-mrs woodburn young friend]1047-her young friend 's hand and looked in [her]1047-her young friend face with a pathetic emphasis which it would be impossible to describe . "[0-i] Oh , no , certainly not , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with cheerful certainty ; and then [they]7318-they kissed [each other]679-each other in the midst of the falling snow . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's face was cold , but [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's cheek was warm and blooming as only a clear conscience and a sealskin cloak could have made it ; and then [they]7318-they went [their]7318-they several ways through the wintry solitude . Ah , if [Harry]165-harry had only not been [such a fool]7320-such a fool ten years ago ! [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was not [an enthusiastic young wife]7321-an enthusiastic young wife , but knew very well that marriage had its drawbacks , and had come to an age at which [she]99-mrs woodburn could appreciate the comfort of having [her]99-mrs woodburn own way without any of the bother . [She]99-mrs woodburn gave a furtive glance after [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and could not but acknowledge to [herself]99-mrs woodburn that it would be very foolish of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to marry , and forfeit all [her]99-mrs woodburn advantages , and take [somebody else]5385-somebody else 's anxieties upon [her]99-mrs woodburn shoulders , and never have any money except what [she]99-mrs woodburn asked from [[her]99-mrs woodburn husband]283-her husband . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , to be sure , who was more experienced than [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , and might have been [[her]99-mrs woodburn grandmother]7324-her grandmother , took a different view of the subject ; but this was what [the middle - aged married woman]7325-the middle - aged married woman felt , who had , as may be said , [two men]7326-two men to carry on [her]99-mrs woodburn shoulders , as [she]99-mrs woodburn went anxiously down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane to conciliate [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum , wrapping [her]99-mrs woodburn shawl about [her]99-mrs woodburn , and feeling the light snow melt beneath [her]99-mrs woodburn feet , and the cold and discomfort go to [her]99-mrs woodburn heart . [She]99-mrs woodburn had [[her]99-mrs woodburn husband]283-her husband to keep in good humour , and [[her]99-mrs woodburn brother]1449-her brother to keep up and keep to the mark , and to do what [she]99-mrs woodburn could to remedy in public the effects of [his]1449-her brother indolent Continental habits , and carry , if it was possible , the election for [him]1449-her brother — all with the horrid sense upon [her]99-mrs woodburn mind that if at any time the dinner should be a little less cared for than usual , or [the children]4442-the children more noisy , [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn would go on like [a savage]7330-a savage . Under such circumstances , [the poor woman]948-the poor woman , amid [her]948-the poor woman cares , may be excused if [she]948-the poor woman looked back a little wistfully at [Lucilla]119-lucilla going [home]287-home all comfortable and independent and light - hearted , with no cares , nor [anybody]313-anybody to go on at [her]119-lucilla , in [her]119-lucilla sealskin coat . This was how [Lucilla]119-lucilla commenced that effective but decorous advocacy which did [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton so much good in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [She]119-lucilla did not pretend to understand about politics , or to care particularly about Reform or the Income - tax ; but [she]119-lucilla expressed with quiet solemnity [her]119-lucilla conviction that it was not opinions but [a good man that was wanted]7334-a good man that was wanted ; that it was not [a prime minister]7335-a prime minister [they]7336-they were going to elect , and that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford . "[0-i] By [George]171-george ! [Lucilla]119-lucilla is in the right of it ! " [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley said ; "[119-lucilla] that was always [my]0-i opinion ; " and [the people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7338-the people in grange lane soon began to echo [the Colonel]595-the colonel 's sentiments , which were so sound and so just . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [nobody]4434-nobody had any occasion to "[119-lucilla] go on " about any neglect on [her]88-miss marjoribanks part of [her]88-miss marjoribanks household duties . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's dinners were always excellent , and it was now , as ever , a privilege to be admitted to [his]90-dr marjoribanks table ; and nothing could be more exemplary than the care [Lucilla]119-lucilla took of [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who had always such bad nights . Even on this snowy afternoon [she]119-lucilla went in from [her]119-lucilla more important cares , with a complexion freshened by the cold , and coaxed [Mrs John]89-mrs john into eating something , and made [her]119-lucilla as comfortable as possible at the drawing - room fireside . "[119-lucilla] Now , tell [me]0-i all about [Tom]117-tom , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , when [she]119-lucilla had got [her]119-lucilla work and settled [herself]119-lucilla comfortably for a quiet afternoon — for the snow had come on heavier than ever , and unless it might be [a sister of charity]7341-a sister of charity , or such [another sister not of charity]7342-another sister not of charity , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla had already encountered , [nobody]4434-nobody was like to stir abroad or to disturb [the two ladies]1077-the two ladies in [their]1077-the two ladies work and [their]1077-the two ladies talk . [Lucilla]119-lucilla had some very interesting worsted - work in hand ; and [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room never looked more cosy , with [somebody to talk to inside]7346-somebody to talk to inside , and [the wintry world]7347-the wintry world and driving snow without . And such an invitation as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had just given [lifted Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima into a paradise of content . [She]88-miss marjoribanks took [Lucilla]119-lucilla at [her]88-miss marjoribanks word , and told [her]119-lucilla , as may be supposed , all about [Tom]117-tom , including many things which [she]88-miss marjoribanks was quite acquainted with and knew by heart ; and at the same time there was something implied all through , but never obtrusively set forth , which was not displeasing to [the auditor]7348-the auditor . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks listened with affectionate satisfaction , and asked a great many questions , and supplied a great many reminiscences , and entered quite into the spirit of the conversation , and [the two]678-the two spent a very pleasant afternoon together,—so pleasant that [Mrs John]89-mrs john felt quite annoyed at the reflection that it must come to an end like everything else that is good , and that [she]88-miss marjoribanks must get [herself]88-miss marjoribanks once more into [her]88-miss marjoribanks velvet gown and dine with [[her]88-miss marjoribanks brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law . If [Providence]107-providence had only given [her]88-miss marjoribanks [the girl]6063-the girl instead of [the Doctor]326-the doctor , who would no doubt have got on quite well without [any children]7353-any children ! but then , to be sure , if [Lucilla]119-lucilla had been [hers]88-miss marjoribanks to start with , [she]88-miss marjoribanks never could have married [Tom]117-tom . For this was the extravagant hope which had already begun to blossom in [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother 's breast . To be sure [a woman]4411-a woman might marry [Tom]117-tom , who was too comfortable at [home]287-home to think of marrying just anybody who might make [her]88-miss marjoribanks an offer . But it was not easy to tell how [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla felt on this subject . [Her]119-lucilla complexion was so bright with [her]119-lucilla walk , [her]119-lucilla sensations so agreeable after that warm , cheerful , pleasant afternoon , [her]119-lucilla position so entirely everything that was to be desired , and [her]119-lucilla mind so nobly conscious of being useful to [her]119-lucilla kind and country , that , even without any additional argument , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had [her]88-miss marjoribanks reward , and was happy . Perhaps a touch more exquisite might still come in to round the full proportions of content . But , to tell the truth , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was so well off that it was not necessary to invent any romantic source of happiness to account for the light of well - being and satisfaction that shone in [her]119-lucilla eyes . The result of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's wise precaution and reticence was that [Sir John Richmond]158-sir john and [the Doctor]326-the doctor and [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley were all on [[Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's committee]3697-mr ashburton 's committee . [They]3697-mr ashburton 's committee might not agree with [his]222-mr ashburton principles ; but then when [a man]285-a man does not state any very distinct principles , it is difficult for [any one]4391-any one , however well disposed , to disagree with [him]285-a man ; and the fact that [he]222-mr ashburton was [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford was so indisputable , that [nobody]4434-nobody attempted to go into the minor matters . "[117-tom] [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is [a gentleman known to [us]3787-us all]3786-a gentleman known to us all , " [Sir John]158-sir john said , with great effect , in [his]158-sir john nomination speech ; and it was a sentence which went to the hearts of [[his]158-sir john audience]7363-his audience . [The other candidate]2447-the other candidate had been a long time from [home]287-home , and it was longer still since [anybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7366-anybody in carlingford could be said to have benefited by [[his]2447-the other candidate residence [there]4723-there]7367-his residence there . [He]222-mr ashburton had had all [his]222-mr ashburton things down from [town]607-town , as [Mr Holden]124-mr holden , [the upholsterer , pithily]7370-the upholsterer , pithily remarked — and that made a great difference to start with . As for [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , though it is true [nobody]4434-nobody knew what [he]222-mr ashburton thought about Reform or the Income - tax , [everybody]300-everybody knew that [he]222-mr ashburton lived at [the Firs]56-the firs , and was supplied in a creditable way by [George Street tradesmen]7373-george street tradesmen . There was no mystery whatever about [him]222-mr ashburton . [People]505-people knew how much [he]222-mr ashburton had a year , and how much [he]222-mr ashburton paid for everything , and the way in which [his]222-mr ashburton accounts were kept , and all about [him]222-mr ashburton . Even when [he]222-mr ashburton had [his]222-mr ashburton wine direct from [the growers]7375-the growers ( for naturally [[his]222-mr ashburton own county]7376-his own county could not supply the actual liquor ) , it was put in [Carlingford]3-carlingford bottles , and [people]505-people knew the kinds [he]222-mr ashburton had , and how much , and a hundred agreeable details . And then , "[3788-he] [he]3788-he was [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman as was always ready to give [his]3788-he advice , " as [some of [the people]811-the people]7378-some of the people said . All this furnished an immense body of evidence in [his]222-mr ashburton favour , and made [Sir John]158-sir john 's remark eloquent . And then [Carlingford]3-carlingford , as a general rule , did not care the least in [the world]331-the world about Reform . There were [a few people]7381-a few people who had once done so , and it was remarked in [Grove Street]27-grove street that [Mr Tozer]240-tozer had once been in a dreadful state of mind about it . But [he]222-mr ashburton was quite tranquil on the subject now , and so was [the community]1480-the community in general . And what was really wanted , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's genius had seen at a glance , was not this or that opinion , but [a good man]4891-a good man . But at the same time it would be vain to deny that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks looked forward to a possible visit from [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish with a certain amount of anxiety . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was not frightened , for [she]88-miss marjoribanks knew [her]88-miss marjoribanks own powers ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was a little excited and stimulated by the idea that [he]115-mr cavendish might come in at any minute , bringing back a crowd of recollections with [him]115-mr cavendish ; and it was a perpetual wonder to [her]88-miss marjoribanks how [he]115-mr cavendish would take the inevitable difference , whether [he]115-mr cavendish would accept it as natural , or put on the airs of [an injured man]7384-an injured man . [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not go out the two afternoons after [her]119-lucilla meeting with [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , partly that [she]119-lucilla might not miss [him]115-mr cavendish if [he]115-mr cavendish called — for it was better to have it over ; but [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did not come on either of these days . After that , of course , [she]119-lucilla did not wait for [him]115-mr cavendish any longer . But on the third or fourth day , when [she]119-lucilla was in [[Miss Brown]138-miss brown 's photographing room]7385-miss brown 's photographing room ( [the eldest Miss Brown]138-miss brown was not married , and was [a mother to [the younger girls]7387-the younger girls]7386-a mother to the younger girls , and always enthusiastic about sitters ) , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton called about business , and [Thomas]117-tom came to fetch [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla was sitting with the greatest good - nature for half a dozen pictures , knowing in [her]119-lucilla secret heart all the time that [she]119-lucilla would look a perfect fright , and that [all Carlingford]3-carlingford would see [her]119-lucilla grinning with imbecile amiability out of the hazy background of [[Miss Brown]138-miss brown 's cartes]7388-miss brown 's cartes . [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew this , and had hitherto avoided the process with success ; but now [she]119-lucilla gave in ; and as [the Major]7389-the major was there , of course [they]7390-they talked of the coming election , which , indeed , at present was almost the only topic of conversation in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . "[3788-he] Of course , [you]3790-you are on [[Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's committee]3697-mr ashburton 's committee , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[3790-you] [you]3790-you must be , or going to be , after what [you]3790-you said the other day at lunch — — " "[3790-you] What did [I]0-i say ? " asked [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish , with an air of dismay ; for , to tell the truth , [his]115-mr cavendish heart inclined a little towards [poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was [an old neighbour]7391-an old neighbour , and to whom [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish could not but think [the Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks and [others]2591-others]115-mr cavendish had behaved rather cruelly . But then in these electioneering matters one never knows what [one]4465-one may have done to compromise [oneself]4465-one without meaning it ; and [the Major]7389-the major was a little anxious to find out what [he]115-mr cavendish had said . "[0-i] [Dear Major Brown]241-major brown , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , seriously , "[241-major brown] [I]0-i am so sorry if [you]241-major brown did not mean it . [I]0-i am sure it was that as much as anything that influenced [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton . [He]222-mr ashburton was turning it all over in [his]222-mr ashburton mind , [you]3792-you know , and was afraid [the people [he]222-mr ashburton most esteemed in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3793-the people he most esteemed in carlingford would not agree with [him]222-mr ashburton , and did not know what to do ; and then [you]3792-you said , What did it matter about opinions , if it was [a good man?—that]3794-a good man?—that was what decided [him]222-mr ashburton , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with sad yet gentle reproachfulness . "[3792-you] [I]0-i am so sorry if [you]241-major brown did not mean what [you]241-major brown said — — " "[241-major brown] Good heavens ! [I]0-i do n't remember saying anything of the sort , " said [Major Brown]241-major brown . "[0-i] [I]0-i[I]0-i am sure [I]0-i never thought of influencing [anybody]313-anybody . It is true enough about [a good man]4891-a good man , [you]3792-you know ; but if [I]0-i had imagined for an instant that [any one]4391-any one was paying attention —— By [George]171-george ! it was [you]3792-you that said it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla[I]0-i remember now . " "[3792-you] Please do n't make fun of [me]0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[3792-you] as if [anybody]313-anybody cared what [I]0-i say about politics . But [I]0-i know that was what decided poor [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton . Indeed , [he]222-mr ashburton told [me]0-i so ; and when [he]222-mr ashburton finds [you]3792-you did not mean anything — — " "[3792-you] But , good heavens!—I — [I]0-i did mean something , " cried [the accused]6688-the accused , with dismay . And [he]6688-the accused grew quite inarticulate in [his]6688-the accused confusion , and red in the face , and lost [his]6688-the accused head altogether , while [Lucilla]119-lucilla sat calmly looking on with that air of virtue at once severe and indulgent , which pities , and blames , and hopes that perhaps there is not so much harm done as might have been expected . This was the position of affairs when [Thomas]117-tom came to say that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was wanted , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had told [him]222-mr ashburton to do when [[her]88-miss marjoribanks candidate]7032-her candidate came ; for , to be sure , it was only next door . It was terrible to hear the soft sigh [she]119-lucilla gave when [she]119-lucilla shook hands with [Major Brown]241-major brown . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope [he]222-mr ashburton will not feel it so much as [I]0-i think ; but [I]0-i should be afraid to tell [him]222-mr ashburton , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and [she]119-lucilla went away , leaving [the good man]7397-the good man in a state of bewilderment and embarrassment and doubt , which would have been much more unpleasant if [he]7397-the good man had not felt so flattered at the same time . "[0-i] [I]0-i never meant to influence [anybody]313-anybody , [I]0-i am sure ! " [he]0-i said , with a comical mixture of complacence and dismay , when [Lucilla]119-lucilla was gone . "[0-i] [I]0-i have always said , [papa]295-papa , that [you]295-papa do n't think enough of the weight [people]505-people give to [your]295-papa opinion , " [Miss Brown]138-miss brown replied , as [she]138-miss brown gave the final bath to [her]138-miss brown negatives ; and [they]7398-they both left off work with a certain glow of comforted amour propre , and the most benevolent sentiments towards [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , who , to tell the truth , until [he]222-mr ashburton got [his]222-mr ashburton lesson from [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , had never once thought about the opinion of [Major Brown]241-major brown . [He]222-mr ashburton was sitting with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima when [Lucilla]119-lucilla came in , and talking to [her]119-lucilla in a steady sort of a way . Nothing could have made [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton socially attractive , but still there are [many people to whom this steady sort of talk is more agreeable than brilliancy]7399-many people to whom this steady sort of talk is more agreeable than brilliancy . When [a man]285-a man is brilliant there is always a doubt in some minds whether [he]285-a man is trustworthy , or sincere , or to be relied upon ; but [an ordinary commonsense sort of talker]7401-an ordinary commonsense sort of talker is free from such suspicion . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was very sorry to hear that [Mrs John Marjoribanks]89-mrs john had bad nights , and suggested that it might be nervousness , and hoped that the air of [Carlingford]3-carlingford would do [her]89-mrs john good , and was very glad to hear that [[her]89-mrs john son]911-her son was getting on so well in [India]34-india ; and [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima could not help approving of [him]222-mr ashburton , and feeling that [he]222-mr ashburton was [a person of substance and reflection]7403-a person of substance and reflection , and not one of [those fly - away young men]7404-those fly - away young men who turn [girls]4764-girls ' heads , and never mean anything . [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla gained something in [Mrs John]89-mrs john 's eyes from [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's high opinion ; but at the same time it was quite clear that [he]222-mr ashburton was not thinking of anything sentimental , but was quite occupied about [his]222-mr ashburton election , as [a man of sense]441-a man of sense should be . [Lucilla]119-lucilla came in with a fine bloom on [her]119-lucilla cheeks , but still with a shade of that sadness which had had so great an effect upon [Major Brown]241-major brown . [She]119-lucilla had taken off [her]119-lucilla hat before [she]119-lucilla came in , and dropped into [her]119-lucilla chair with an air of languor and fatigue which was quite unusual to [her]119-lucilla . "[295-papa] It makes such a difference in life when [one]4465-one has something on [one]4465-one 's mind , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and [she]119-lucilla sighed , as was but natural ; for though that did not affect the energy of [her]119-lucilla proceedings , [she]119-lucilla knew and remembered at moments of discouragement how seldom one 's most disinterested exertions are appreciated at the end . "[3804-you] [You]3804-you want [your]3804-you lunch , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john . "[3804-you] Perhaps [I]0-i do , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a mournful affectionate smile . "[0-i] [I]0-i have been sitting to [Maria Brown]141-maria brown . [She]141-maria brown has taken six , and [I]0-i am sure [they]3806-they are every one more hideous than the other ; and [they]3806-they will go all over [England]33-england , [you]3807-you know , for [the Browns]135-the miss browns have [hosts of [people]505-people belonging to [them]135-the miss browns]3808-hosts of people belonging to them ; and [everybody]300-everybody will say , ' So that is [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . ' [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i am vain to speak of , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] but that sort of thing goes to [one]4465-one 's heart . " "[3812-these amateurs] [These amateurs]3812-these amateurs are [terrible people]3813-terrible people , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , in [his]0-i steady way ; "[3813-terrible people] and photographs are a regular nuisance . For [my]0-i part — — " "[0-i] Do n't say that , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] [I]0-i know what [you]3807-you are going to say ; and [you]3807-you must sit to [her]3814-her , please . [I]0-i have said already [she]3814-her must do one of [you]3807-you ; and [I]0-i will tell [you]3807-you presently about [the Major]7389-the major . But wait and talk to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima a little , for [I]0-i am so tired , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla was lying back negligently in [her]119-lucilla seat , with that air of languor which [so many young ladies]7407-so many young ladies excel in , but which was for [her]119-lucilla a novel indulgence . [Her]119-lucilla hand hung over the arm of [her]119-lucilla chair as if there was no longer any force in it . [Her]119-lucilla head fell back , [her]119-lucilla eyes were half closed ; it was a moment of abandonment to [her]119-lucilla sensations , such as [a high - principled young woman like [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks]7408-a high - principled young woman like miss marjoribanks seldom gives way to . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla went into it conscientiously , as into everything [she]119-lucilla did , that [she]119-lucilla might regain [her]119-lucilla strength for the necessary duties that were before [her]119-lucilla . And it was at this moment that [Thomas]117-tom appeared at the door with a suspicion of a grin appearing at the corners of [his]117-tom sober mouth , and announced [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who came in before [an ordinary woman]1070-an ordinary woman would have had time to open [her]119-lucilla eyes . This was the moment [he]115-mr cavendish had chosen for [his]115-mr cavendish first visit ; and yet it was not [he]115-mr cavendish who had chosen it , but fate , who seemed to have in this respect a spite against [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It was not only the embarrassing presence of [[his]115-mr cavendish rival]7410-his rival , but the fact that [neither of [the two people in the room]7412-the two people in the room]7411-neither of the two people in the room knew or had ever seen [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , that put a climax to the horror of the situation . [She]119-lucilla alone knew [him]115-mr cavendish , and had to take upon [herself]119-lucilla to present and introduce [him]115-mr cavendish , and bridge over for [him]115-mr cavendish the long interval of absence , and all this with the sense of being in [the enemy]1612-the enemy 's interest , and to a certain extent false to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ! [Lucilla]119-lucilla rose at once , but [she]119-lucilla was not [a woman to make pretences]7414-a woman to make pretences . [She]119-lucilla did not throw off all in a moment [her]119-lucilla fatigue , and dash into spasmodic action . [She]119-lucilla held out [her]119-lucilla hand silently to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with a look which spoke only affectionate satisfaction in [a friend]7415-a friend 's return . [She]119-lucilla did not even speak at all for the first moment , but contented [herself]119-lucilla with a look , which indeed , if [he]115-mr cavendish had been younger and less preoccupied , would no doubt have touched [his]115-mr cavendish very heart . "[0-i] So [you]3816-you have really come back , " [she]119-lucilla said . "[3816-you] [I]0-i am so glad ! after all that [people]505-people said about [your]3816-you being married and dead and ever so many stupid things . Oh ! do n't look at [me]0-i , please . It does n't matter with [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , but [I]0-i know as well as if [you]3816-you had told [me]0-i that [you]3816-you think [me]0-i dreadfully gone off — — " "[3816-you] [I]0-i entertain such a profane idea ! " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; but [he]115-mr cavendish was considerably embarrassed , and [he]115-mr cavendish was a great deal stouter , and altogether different from what [he]115-mr cavendish used to be , and [he]115-mr cavendish had not the light hand of [his]115-mr cavendish youth for a compliment . And then [he]115-mr cavendish sat down on the chair [Thomas]117-tom had given [him]115-mr cavendish ; and [he]115-mr cavendish looked uncomfortable , to say the least of it ; and [he]115-mr cavendish was getting large in dimensions and a little red in the face , and had by no means the air of thinking that it did n't matter for [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , it would be impossible to say what mists of illusion dropped away from [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind at the sight of [him]115-mr cavendish . Even while [she]88-miss marjoribanks smiled upon [the new - comer]2428-the new - comer , [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not but ask [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , with momentary dismay — Had [she]88-miss marjoribanks really gone off as much in the same time ? "[0-i] [I]0-i have been looking for [you]3819-you , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks resumed ; "[0-i] [I]0-i waited in for [you]3819-you Tuesday and Wednesday , and it is so odd [you]3819-you should have come just at this minute . [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , this is [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , whom [you]3819-you have heard so much about — and do n't go , please , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton[[you]3819-you two]3820-you two must know [each other]679-each other . [You]3819-you will be hearing of [each other]679-each other constantly ; and [I]0-i suppose [you]3819-you will have to shake hands or something on the hustings — so it will be much the best to begin it here . " But [the two candidates]7220-the two candidates did not shake hands : [they]7220-the two candidates bowed to [each other]679-each other in an alarming way , which did not promise much for [their]7220-the two candidates future brotherliness , and then [they]7220-the two candidates both stood bolt upright and stared at [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , who had relapsed , in the pleasantest way in [the world]331-the world , into [her]88-miss marjoribanks easy - chair . "[679-each other] Now , please sit down and talk a little , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[679-each other] [I]0-i am so proud of having [you]3819-you both together . There never has been anybody in [the world]331-the world that [I]0-i have missed so much as [you]3819-you[you]3819-you knew that when [you]3819-you went away , but [you]3819-you did n't mind . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is very nice , but [he]222-mr ashburton is of no use to speak of in an evening , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , turning a reflective glance upon [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own candidate]7235-her own candidate with a certain sadness ; and then [they]3819-you both laughed as if it was a joke ; but it was no joke , as one of [them]3819-you at least must have known . "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john , with consternation , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i never heard [anybody]313-anybody talk as [you]119-lucilla do ; [I]0-i am sure [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is the very best of society , and as for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish — — " "[115-mr cavendish] [Dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[230-aunt jemima] would [you]230-aunt jemima mind ringing the bell ? [I]0-i have been sitting to [Maria Brown]141-maria brown , and [I]0-i am almost fainting . [I]0-i wish [[you]230-aunt jemima [gentlemen]4686-gentlemen]5246-you gentlemen would sit to [her]141-maria brown ; it would please [her]141-maria brown , and it would not do [you]230-aunt jemima much harm ; and then for [[your]230-aunt jemima constituents]3827-your constituents , [you]230-aunt jemima know — — " "[230-aunt jemima] [I]0-i hope [you]230-aunt jemima do n't wish [me]0-i to look like one of [Maria Brown]141-maria brown 's photographs to [[my]0-i constituents]3828-my constituents , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; "[230-aunt jemima] but then [I]0-i am happy to say [they]3828-my constituents all know [me]0-i pretty well . " This was said with a slight touch of gentlemanly spite , if there is such a thing ; for , after all , [he]115-mr cavendish was [an old power in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7422-an old power in carlingford , though [he]115-mr cavendish had been so long away . "[0-i] Yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla reflectively , "[0-i] but [you]230-aunt jemima are a little changed since then ; a little perhaps — just a little — stouter , and — — " "[3829-that fellow] Gone off ? " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with a laugh ; but [he]115-mr cavendish felt horribly disconcerted all the same , and savage with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and could not think why "[3829-that fellow] [that fellow]3829-that fellow " did not go away . What had [he]115-mr cavendish to do in [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's drawing - room]1683-lucilla 's drawing - room ? what did [he]115-mr cavendish mean by sitting down again and talking in that measured way to [the old lady]870-the old lady , as if all the ordinary rules of good breeding did not point out to [him]115-mr cavendish that [he]115-mr cavendish should have gone away and left [the field]412-the field clear ? "[3829-that fellow] Oh , [you]230-aunt jemima know it does not matter for [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and then [she]119-lucilla turned to [Mr Ashburton—"I]242-mr ashburton—"i[7389-the major] am sure [the Major]7389-the major wants to see [you]230-aunt jemima , and [he]7389-the major thinks that it was [he]7389-the major who put it into [your]230-aunt jemima head to stand . [He]7389-the major was here that day at lunch , [you]230-aunt jemima know , and it was something [he]7389-the major said — — " "[7389-the major] Quite true , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton in [his]222-mr ashburton business way . "[7389-the major] [I]0-i shall go to see [him]7389-the major at once . Thank [you]230-aunt jemima for telling [me]0-i of it , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; [I]0-i shall go as soon as [I]0-i leave [here]4529-here . " And then [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish laughed . "[0-i] This is what [I]0-i call interesting , " [he]115-mr cavendish said . "[0-i] [I]0-i hope [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton sees the fun ; but it is trying to [an old friend]3445-an old friend to hear of that day at lunch , [you]230-aunt jemima know . [I]0-i remember when these sort of allusions used to be pleasant enough ; but when [one]4465-one has been banished for a thousand years — — " "[4465-one] Yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] one leaves all that behind , [you]0-i know — one leaves ever so many things behind . [I]0-i wish [we]3835-we could always be twenty , for [my]0-i part . [I]0-i always said , [you]0-i know , that [I]0-i should be gone off in ten years . " "[0-i] Was it the only fib [you]230-aunt jemima ever told that [you]230-aunt jemima repeat it so ? " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; and it was with this pretty speech that [he]115-mr cavendish took [her]230-aunt jemima downstairs to the well - remembered luncheon . "[230-aunt jemima] But [you]230-aunt jemima have gone off in some things when [you]230-aunt jemima have to do with [a prig like that]3836-a prig like that , " [he]115-mr cavendish said in [her]230-aunt jemima ear , as [they]3840-them went down together , "[230-aunt jemima] and cast off [old friends]3731-old friends . It was a thing [a fellow]5393-a fellow did not expect of [you]230-aunt jemima . " "[5393-a fellow] [I]0-i never cast off [old friends]3731-old friends , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[5393-a fellow] [We]3840-them shall look for [you]0-i on Thursday , [you]0-i know , all the same . Must [you]0-i go , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , when lunch is on the table ? But then , to be sure , [you]0-i will be in time at [the Browns ']3841-the browns ' , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla sweetly , and [she]119-lucilla gave the one rival [her]119-lucilla hand while [she]119-lucilla held the arm of the other , at the door of [the dining - room]1337-the dining - room , in which [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had gallantly deposited [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima before saying good - bye . [They]3840-them were both looking a little black , though the gloom was moderate in [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's case ; but as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla stood between [them]3840-them a picture of angelic sweetness and goodness , giving a certain measure of [her]119-lucilla sympathy to [both]6292-both[Woman the Reconciler]243-woman the reconciler , by the side of [those other characters of Inspirer and Consoler]7428-those other characters of inspirer and consoler , of which [the world]331-the world has heard . [The two inferior creatures]7430-the two inferior creatures scowled with politeness at [each other]679-each other , but [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks smiled upon [them]3840-them both . Such was the way in which [she]88-miss marjoribanks overcame the difficulties of the meeting . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton went away a little annoyed , but still understanding [his]222-mr ashburton instructions , and ready to act upon [them]3840-them in that businesslike way [he]222-mr ashburton had , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish remained , faintly reassured in the midst of [his]115-mr cavendish soreness and mortification , by at least having the field to [himself]115-mr cavendish and seeing the last ( for the present ) of [[his]115-mr cavendish antagonist]6687-his antagonist — which was a kind of victory in its way . "[0-i] [I]0-i thought [I]0-i knew [you]3842-you better than to think [you]3842-you ever would have anything to do with that sort of thing , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[3842-you] There are [people]505-people , [you]3842-you know , whom [I]0-i could have imagined — but [a prig like that]3836-a prig like that . " [He]222-mr ashburton became indeed quite violent , as [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima said afterwards , and met with [that lady]7433-that lady 's decided disapproval , as may be supposed . "[3836-a prig like that] [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is very well - bred and agreeable , " [Mrs John]89-mrs john said , with emphasis . "[222-mr ashburton] [I]0-i wish all [the young men]3784-the young men [I]0-i see nowadays were as nice . " "[1101-young men] [Young men]1101-young men ! " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[1101-young men] Is that what [people]505-people call [young nowadays]3848-young nowadays ? And [he]222-mr ashburton must be insane , [you]3842-you know , or [he]222-mr ashburton would never dream of representing [a town]3849-a town without saying a single word about [his]222-mr ashburton principles . [I]0-i dare say [he]222-mr ashburton thinks it is original , " said [the unhappy man]2040-the unhappy man . [He]222-mr ashburton thought [he]222-mr ashburton was pointing out [[his]222-mr ashburton rival]7410-his rival 's weakness to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and [he]222-mr ashburton went on with energy—"I[222-mr ashburton] know [you]3842-you better than to think [you]3842-you can like that milk - and - water sort of thing . " "[222-mr ashburton] Oh , [I]0-i do n't pretend to know anything about politics , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [I]0-i hear [you]3850-you gentlemen talk , but [I]0-i never pretend to understand . If [we]3851-we were not to leave [you]3850-you that all to [yourselves]3850-you , [I]0-i do n't know what [you]3850-you could find to do , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added compassionately ; and as [she]88-miss marjoribanks spoke [she]88-miss marjoribanks looked so like [the Lucilla of old , who had schemed and plotted for [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish]244-mr cavendish , that [he]0-i could not believe in [her]88-miss marjoribanks desertion in [his]0-i heart . "[0-i] That is a delusion like the going off , " [he]0-i said . "[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't believe [you]3850-you have gone over to [the enemy]1612-the enemy . When [I]0-i remember how [I]0-i have been roving about all those ten years , and how different it might have been , and whose fault it all was — — " [This Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish said in a low voice , but it did not the less horrify [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who felt prepared for any atrocity after it . [She]230-aunt jemima would have withdrawn , in justice to [her]230-aunt jemima own sense of propriety ; but then [she]230-aunt jemima thought it was not impossible that [he]244-mr cavendish might propose to [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish on the spot , or take [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand or something , and for propriety 's sake [she]230-aunt jemima stayed . "[3853-you] Yes , " said [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish — and [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart did for one little moment give a faint thump against [her]88-miss marjoribanks breast . [She]88-miss marjoribanks could not help thinking what a difference it might have made to [him]244-mr cavendish , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow , had [he]244-mr cavendish been under [her]88-miss marjoribanks lawful and righteous sway these ten years . But as [she]88-miss marjoribanks looked at [him]244-mr cavendish it became more and more apparent to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks that [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish had gone off , whatever [she]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks might have done . The outlines of [his]244-mr cavendish fine figure had changed considerably , and [his]244-mr cavendish face was a little red , and [he]244-mr cavendish had the look of [a man whose circumstances , spiritual and temporal , would not quite bear a rigid examination]7437-a man whose circumstances , spiritual and temporal , would not quite bear a rigid examination . As [she]88-miss marjoribanks looked at [him]244-mr cavendish [her]88-miss marjoribanks pity became tinged by a certain shade of resentment to think that after all it was [his]244-mr cavendish own fault . [She]88-miss marjoribanks could not , notwithstanding [her]88-miss marjoribanks natural frankness of expression , say to [him]244-mr cavendish , "[3853-you] [[You]3853-you foolish soul]3854-you foolish soul , why did n't [you]3853-you marry [me]0-i somehow , and make [a man]285-a man of [yourself]3853-you ? " [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish carried honesty very far , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not go as far as that . "[3853-you] Yes , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , turning [her]88-miss marjoribanks eyes upon [him]244-mr cavendish with a sort of abstract sympathy , and then [she]88-miss marjoribanks added softly , "[3853-you] Have [you]3853-you ever seen [Her]3856-her again ? " with a lowering of [her]88-miss marjoribanks voice . This interesting question , which utterly bewildered [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , drove [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish wild with rage . [Mrs John]89-mrs john said afterwards that [she]89-mrs john felt a shiver go through [her]89-mrs john as [he]244-mr cavendish took up the carving - knife , though it was only to cut some cold beef . [He]244-mr cavendish grew white all at once , and pressed [his]244-mr cavendish lips tightly together , and fixed [his]244-mr cavendish eyes on the wall straight before [him]244-mr cavendish . "[3853-you] [I]0-i did not think , after what [I]0-i once said to [you]3857-you , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , that [you]3857-you would continue to insult [my]0-i judgment in that way , " [he]0-i said , with a chill which fell upon the whole table , and took the life out of everything , and dimmed the very fire in the chimney . And after that the conversation was of a sufficiently ordinary description until [they]7438-they went back again into [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , by which time [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish seemed to have concluded that it was best to pocket the affront . "[3857-you] [I]0-i am going to begin [my]0-i canvass to - morrow , " [he]0-i said . "[0-i] [I]0-i have not seen [anybody]313-anybody yet . [I]0-i have [nobody]4434-nobody but [[my]0-i sister]4404-my sister to take [me]0-i in hand , [you]3857-you know . There was once a time when it might have been different"—and [he]0-i gave [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish a look which [she]3857-you thought on the whole it was best to meet . "[3861-the most popular man in grange lane] Yes , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with cruel distinctness , "[3861-the most popular man in grange lane] there was a time when [you]0-i were [the most popular man in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3861-the most popular man in grange lane[everybody]300-everybody was fond of [you]0-i . [I]0-i remember it as if it had been yesterday , " said [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish , with a sigh . "[0-i] [You]0-i do n't give [a man]285-a man much encouragement , by [Jove]130-jove ! " said [the unlucky candidate]7440-the unlucky candidate . "[0-i] [You]0-i remember it like yesterday ? It may be vanity , but [I]0-i flatter [myself]0-i [I]0-i shall still be found [the most popular man in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3861-the most popular man in grange lane . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sighed again , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not say anything . On the contrary [she]88-miss marjoribanks turned to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who kept in the background [an alarmed and alert spectator]7441-an alarmed and alert spectator , to consult [her]88-miss marjoribanks about a shade of wool ; and just then [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish , looking out of the window , saw [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish conducting [[his]115-mr cavendish rival]7410-his rival through [[his]115-mr cavendish garden]2457-his garden , and shaking hands with [him]115-mr cavendish cordially at the door . This was more than the patience of [the other candidate]2447-the other candidate could bear . A sudden resolution , hot and angry , as are the resolutions of men who feel [themselves]7445-themselves to have a failing cause , came into [his]244-mr cavendish mind . [He]244-mr cavendish had been badgered and baited to such an extent ( as [he]244-mr cavendish thought ) that [he]244-mr cavendish had not time to consider if it was wise or not . [He]244-mr cavendish , too , had sat to [Maria Brown]141-maria brown , and commanded once the warmest admiration of [the household]296-the household . [He]244-mr cavendish thought [he]244-mr cavendish would put it to the test , and see if after all [his]244-mr cavendish popularity was only a thing to be remembered like yesterday;—and it was with this intention that [he]244-mr cavendish bade a hurried good - bye to [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish , and , rushing out , threw [himself]244-mr cavendish at once upon the troubled waves of society , which had once been as smooth as glass to [the most popular man in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3861-the most popular man in grange lane . [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish thought [he]244-mr cavendish had been an object of admiration to [Maria Brown]141-maria brown , as [we]7448-we have said . [He]244-mr cavendish thought of it with a little middle - aged complacency , and a confidence that this vague sentiment would stand the test [he]244-mr cavendish was about to apply to it , which did honour to the freshness of [his]244-mr cavendish heart . With this idea it was [Miss Brown]138-miss brown [he]244-mr cavendish asked for as [he]244-mr cavendish knocked at [the Major]7389-the major 's door ; and [he]244-mr cavendish found [them]7450-them both in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , [Maria]141-maria brown with gloves on to hide the honourable stains of [her]141-maria brown photography , which made [her]141-maria brown comparatively useless when [she]141-maria brown was out of [her]141-maria brown "[3861-the most popular man in grange lane] studio"—and [[her]141-maria brown father]292-her father walking about in a state of excitement , which was , indeed , what [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish expected . [The two]678-the two exchanged a guilty look when [they]678-the two saw who [[their]678-the two visitor]7454-their visitor was . [They]678-the two looked as [people]505-people might well look who had been caught in the fact and did not know how to get over it . [They]678-the two came forward , both of [them]678-the two , with a cowardly cordiality and eagerness to welcome him—"How[3865-you] very good of [you]3865-you to come to see [us]3866-us so soon ! " [Miss Brown]138-miss brown said , and fluttered and looked at [[her]141-maria brown father]292-her father , and could not tell what more to say . And then a dead pause fell upon [them]678-the two — such a pause as not unfrequently falls upon people who have got through [their]678-the two mutual greetings almost with an excess of cordiality . [They]678-the two stopped short all at once , and looked at [each other]679-each other , and smiled , and made a fatal conscious effort to talk of something . "[3865-you] It is so good of [you]3865-you to come so soon , " [Miss Brown]138-miss brown repeated ; "[3865-you] perhaps [you]3865-you have been to see [Lucilla]244-mr cavendish , " and then [she]138-miss brown stopped again , slightly tremulous , and turned an appealing gaze to [[her]141-maria brown papa]298-her papa . "[3865-you] [I]0-i have come to see [you]3865-you , " said [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish , plucking up all [his]244-mr cavendish courage . "[0-i] [I]0-i have been a long time gone , [you]3865-you know , but [I]0-i have not forgotten [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and [you]3865-you must forgive [me]0-i for saying that [I]0-i was very glad to hear [I]0-i might still come to see — [Miss Brown]138-miss brown . As for [Lydia]161-lydia ? " said [the candidate]7042-the candidate , looking about [him]244-mr cavendish with a smile . "[161-lydia] Ah , [Lydia]161-lydia , " said [[her]161-lydia sister]1483-her sister , with a sigh—"her[161-lydia] [eldest]3867-eldest is eight , [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish . [We]3868-we do n't see [her]161-lydia as often as [we]3868-we should like — marriage makes such a difference . Of course it is quite natural [she]161-lydia should be all for [[her]161-lydia own family]3869-her own family now . " "[161-lydia] Quite natural , " said [Mr Cavendish]244-mr cavendish , and then [he]244-mr cavendish turned to [the Major]7389-the major . "[161-lydia] [I]0-i do n't think there are quite so many public changes as [I]0-i expected to see . [The old Rector]3870-the old rector always holds out , and [the old Colonel]2036-the old colonel ; and [you]3872-you have not done much that [I]0-i can see about [the new paving]3873-the new paving . [You]3872-you know what [I]0-i have come [home]287-home about , [Major]3875-major ; and [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i can count upon [you]3872-you to support [me]0-i , " [the candidate]7042-the candidate said , with a great deal more confidence than [he]0-i felt in [his]0-i voice . [Major Brown]115-mr cavendish cleared [his]115-mr cavendish throat ; [his]115-mr cavendish heart was moved by the familiar voice , and [he]115-mr cavendish could not conceal [his]115-mr cavendish embarrassment . "[3872-you] [I]0-i hope nothing will ever occur , " [he]0-i said , "[3872-you] to make any difference in the friendly feelings — [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i shall be very glad to welcome [you]3876-you back permanently to [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [You]3876-you may always rest assured of that , " and [he]0-i held out [his]0-i hand . But [he]0-i grew red as [he]0-i thought of [his]0-i treachery , and [Maria]141-maria brown , who was quaking over it , did not even try to say a word to help [him]0-i — and as for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]0-i took up [his]0-i position on the arm of the sofa , as [he]0-i used to do . But [he]0-i had a slim youthful figure when [he]0-i used to do it , and now the attitude was one which revealed a certain dawning rotundity , very different , as [Maria]141-maria brown afterwards said , from one 's idea of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [He]0-i was not aware of it [himself]0-i , but as [these two people]7463-these two people looked , [their]7463-these two people simultaneous thought was how much [he]0-i had changed . "[3876-you] Thank [you]3877-you , [you]3877-you are very kind , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[3877-you] [I]0-i have been a little lazy , [I]0-i am afraid , since [I]0-i came [here]4529-here ; but [I]0-i expect [[my]0-i agent]3879-my agent down to - night , and then , [I]0-i hope , [you]3877-you 'll come over to [[my]0-i place]3880-my place and have a talk with [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn and [Centum]98-mrs centum and the rest about it . [I]0-i am [a poor tactician]3881-a poor tactician , for [my]0-i part . [You]3877-you shall contrive what is best to be done , and [I]0-i 'll carry it out . [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i may expect almost to walk over , " [he]0-i said . It was the confidence of despair that moved [him]0-i . The more [he]0-i saw that [his]0-i cause was lost , the more [he]0-i would make it out that [he]0-i was sure to win — which is not an unusual state of mind . "[0-i] [I]0-i[I]0-i do n't know , [I]0-i am sure , " said [poor Major Brown]115-mr cavendish . "[0-i] To tell the truth , [I]0-i — though [I]0-i can safely say [my]0-i sympathies are always with [you]3877-you , [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish[I]0-i — have been so unfortunate as to commit [myself]0-i , [you]3877-you know . It was quite involuntary , [I]0-i am sure , for [I]0-i never thought [my]0-i casual expression of opinion likely to have any weight — — " "[0-i] [Papa]94-papa never will perceive the weight that is attached to [his]94-papa opinion , " said [Miss Brown]138-miss brown . "[0-i] [I]0-i was not thinking of it in the least , [Maria]141-maria brown , " said [the modest Major]7464-the modest major ; "[0-i] but the fact is , it seems to have been that that decided [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton to stand ; and after drawing [a man]285-a man in to such a thing , [the least one]3883-the least one can do is to back [him]222-mr ashburton out in it . [Nobody]4434-nobody had an idea then , [you]3877-you know , that [you]3877-you were coming back , [[my]0-i dear fellow]3130-my dear fellow . [I]0-i assure [you]3877-you , if [I]0-i had known — — " "[0-i] But even if [you]94-papa had known , [you]94-papa know [you]94-papa never meant it , [papa]295-papa , " said [Maria]141-maria brown . And [Mr Cavendish]7465-mr cavendish sat on the arm of the sofa , and put [his]7465-mr cavendish hands deep into [his]7465-mr cavendish pockets , and dropped [his]7465-mr cavendish upper lip , and knit [his]7465-mr cavendish eyebrows a little , and listened to [the anxious people]7466-the anxious people excusing [themselves]7466-the anxious people . [He]7465-mr cavendish did not make any answer one way or another . [He]7465-mr cavendish was terribly mortified and disappointed , and it went against [his]7465-mr cavendish pride to make further remonstrances . When [they]7467-they had done , [he]7465-mr cavendish got down off [his]7465-mr cavendish seat and took [his]7465-mr cavendish right hand out of [his]7465-mr cavendish pocket and offered it to [Miss Brown]138-miss brown , who , putting [her]138-miss brown own into it , poor soul ! with the remembrance of [her]138-miss brown ancient allegiance , was like to cry . "[94-papa] Well , " [he]7465-mr cavendish said , "[94-papa] if that is the case , [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i need not bother [you]3887-you any longer . [You]3887-you 'll give [me]0-i [your]3887-you good wishes all the same . [I]0-i used to hear of [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton sometimes , but [I]0-i never had the least idea [he]222-mr ashburton was so popular . And to tell the truth , [I]0-i do n't think [he]222-mr ashburton 's any great things to brag of — though [I]0-i suppose it 's not to be expected [I]0-i should appreciate [his]222-mr ashburton qualities , " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish added , with a laugh . As for [Miss Brown]138-miss brown , it was all [she]138-miss brown could do to keep from crying as [he]222-mr ashburton went away . [She]138-miss brown said [she]138-miss brown could see , by the way [he]222-mr ashburton left [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , that [he]222-mr ashburton was [a stricken deer]7469-a stricken deer ; and yet , notwithstanding this sympathetic feeling , [she]138-miss brown could not but acknowledge , when [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks mentioned it , that , to have been such [a handsome man]7470-a handsome man , [he]222-mr ashburton was inconceivably gone off . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish went up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane with [his]115-mr cavendish hands in [his]115-mr cavendish pockets , and tried to think that [he]115-mr cavendish did not care ; but [he]115-mr cavendish did care all the same , and was very bitter in [his]115-mr cavendish mind over the failure of [friends]4912-friends and the vanity of expectations . The last time [he]115-mr cavendish had walked past those garden walls [he]115-mr cavendish had thought [himself]115-mr cavendish sure of the support of [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and the personal esteem of [all the people in all [the houses]7473-the houses [he]115-mr cavendish was passing]7472-all the people in all the houses he was passing . It was after [the Archdeacon]199-general travers had broken down in [his]199-general travers case against [the man whom [he]199-general travers called [an adventurer]2278-an adventurer]7474-the man whom he called an adventurer , and when [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish felt all the sweetness of being [a member of [an oligarchy]7477-an oligarchy , and entitled to the sympathy and support of [his]115-mr cavendish order]7476-a member of an oligarchy , and entitled to the sympathy and support of his order . Now [he]115-mr cavendish went along [the same path]7478-the same path with [his]115-mr cavendish hat over [his]115-mr cavendish ears and [his]115-mr cavendish hands in [his]115-mr cavendish pockets , and rage and pain in [his]115-mr cavendish heart . Whose fault was it that [[his]115-mr cavendish friends]382-his friends had deserted [him]115-mr cavendish and [Carlingford]3-carlingford knew [him]115-mr cavendish no more ? [He]115-mr cavendish might as well have asked whose fault it was that [he]115-mr cavendish was getting stout and red in the face , and had not the same grace of figure nor ease of mind as [he]115-mr cavendish used to have ? [He]115-mr cavendish had come very near to settling down and becoming [a man of domestic respectability]7480-a man of domestic respectability in [this quiet place]7481-this quiet place , and [he]115-mr cavendish had just escaped in time , and had laughed over it since , and imagined [himself]115-mr cavendish , with much glee , [an old fogy looking after a lot of [children]815-children]7482-an old fogy looking after a lot of children . But the fact is that [men]4399-men do become [old fogies]7485-old fogies even when [they]4399-men have [no children]594-no children to look after , and lose [their]4399-men figure and [their]4399-men elasticity just as soon and perhaps a little sooner in the midst of what is called life than in any milder scene of enjoyment . And it would have been very handy just now to have been sure of [his]115-mr cavendish election without paying much for it . [He]115-mr cavendish had been living fast , and spending a great deal of money , and this , after all , was the only real ambition [he]115-mr cavendish had ever had ; and [he]115-mr cavendish had thought within [himself]115-mr cavendish that if [he]115-mr cavendish won [he]115-mr cavendish would change [his]115-mr cavendish mode of life , and turn over a new leaf , and become all at once [a different man]7487-a different man . When [a man]285-a man has made such a resolution , and feels not only that a mere success but a moral reformation depends upon [his]285-a man victory , [he]285-a man may be permitted to consider that [he]285-a man has a right to win ; and it may be divined what [his]285-a man state of mind was when [he]115-mr cavendish had made the discovery that even [[his]115-mr cavendish old friends]7489-his old friends did not see [his]115-mr cavendish election to be of any such importance as [he]115-mr cavendish did , and could think of a miserable little bit of self - importance or gratified vanity more than of [his]115-mr cavendish interests — even [the women who had once been so kind to [him]115-mr cavendish]7490-the women who had once been so kind to him ! [He]115-mr cavendish had just got so far in [his]115-mr cavendish thoughts when [he]115-mr cavendish met [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum , who stared for a moment , and then burst into one of [his]98-mrs centum great laughs as [he]98-mrs centum greeted [him]115-mr cavendish . "[245-good lord] [Good Lord]245-good lord ! [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , is this [you]115-mr cavendish ? [I]0-i never expected to see [you]115-mr cavendish like that ! " [the banker]1343-the banker said , in [his]1343-the banker coarse way . "[115-mr cavendish] [You]115-mr cavendish 're stouter than [I]0-i am , [old fellow]3888-old fellow ; and such an Adonis as [you]115-mr cavendish used to be ! " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had to bear all this without giving way to [his]115-mr cavendish feelings , or even showing them any more than [he]115-mr cavendish could help it . [Nobody]4434-nobody would spare [him]115-mr cavendish that imbecile suggestion as to how things used to be . To be growing stouter than [Centum]98-mrs centum without [Centum]98-mrs centum 's excuse of being [a well - to - do householder]7493-a well - to - do householder and [father of [a family]710-a family]7494-father of a family , and [respectable man from whom stoutness was expected]7496-respectable man from whom stoutness was expected , was very bitter to [him]115-mr cavendish : but [he]115-mr cavendish had to gulp it down , and recollect that [Centum]98-mrs centum was as yet [the only influential supporter]7497-the only influential supporter , except [[his]98-mrs centum brother - in - law , whom [he]98-mrs centum had in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7498-his brother - in - law , whom he had in carlingford . "[115-mr cavendish] What have [you]115-mr cavendish been doing with [yourself]115-mr cavendish since [you]115-mr cavendish came that [nobody]4434-nobody has seen [you]115-mr cavendish ? " said [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum . "[115-mr cavendish] If [you]115-mr cavendish are to do any good here , [you]115-mr cavendish know , [we]3890-we shall have to look alive . " "[0-i] [I]0-i have been ill , " said [the unfortunate candidate]7499-the unfortunate candidate , with a little natural loss of temper . "[0-i] [You]115-mr cavendish would not have [a man]285-a man to trudge about at this time of year in all weathers when [he]285-a man is ill . " "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i would not be ill again , if [I]0-i were [you]115-mr cavendish , till it 's all over , " said [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum . "[115-mr cavendish] [We]3890-we shall have to fight every inch of [our]3890-we ground ; and [I]0-i tell [you]115-mr cavendish that [fellow Ashburton]222-mr ashburton knows what [he]222-mr ashburton 's about — [he]222-mr ashburton goes at everything in a steady sort of way . [He]222-mr ashburton 's not brilliant , [you]115-mr cavendish know , but [he]222-mr ashburton 's sure — — " "[222-mr ashburton] Brilliant ! " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , "[0-i] [I]0-i should think not . [It]3892-it is [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla who is putting [him]222-mr ashburton up to it . [You]115-mr cavendish know [she]119-lucilla had an old grudge at [me]0-i . " "[119-lucilla] Oh , nonsense about [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i can tell [you]115-mr cavendish [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is not at all [a contemptible adversary]3893-a contemptible adversary . [He]222-mr ashburton is going to work in the cunningest way — [not a woman]3894-not a woman 's sort of thing , and [he]222-mr ashburton 's not [a ladies ' man like [you]115-mr cavendish]3895-a ladies ' man like you , " [the banker]1343-the banker added , with a laugh . "[115-mr cavendish] But [I]0-i am afraid [you]115-mr cavendish ca n't go in for that sort of thing as [you]115-mr cavendish used to do , [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [You]115-mr cavendish should marry , and settle , and become [a steady member of society]3896-a steady member of society , now [you]115-mr cavendish 've grown so stout . " This was the kind of way in which [he]222-mr ashburton was addressed even by [[his]222-mr ashburton own supporter]7501-his own supporter , who uttered another great laugh as [he]222-mr ashburton went off upon [his]222-mr ashburton busy way . It was a sort of thing [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was not used to , and [he]115-mr cavendish felt it accordingly . To be sure [he]115-mr cavendish knew that [he]115-mr cavendish was ten years older , and that there were several things which [he]115-mr cavendish could not do with the same facility as in [his]115-mr cavendish youth . But [he]115-mr cavendish had saved up [Carlingford]3-carlingford in [his]115-mr cavendish imagination as a spot in which [he]115-mr cavendish would always be young , and where [nobody]4434-nobody should find out the difference ; and instead of that , it was precisely in [Carlingford]3-carlingford that [he]115-mr cavendish was fated to hear how changed [he]115-mr cavendish was , with a frankness which [only old friends]7503-only old friends would have been justified in using . As for [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was rather better looking than otherwise , and absolutely had not gone off . It did not occur to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish that this might be because [Lucilla]119-lucilla at present was not still so old as [he]115-mr cavendish had been ten years ago , in the period which [he]115-mr cavendish now considered [his]115-mr cavendish youth . [He]115-mr cavendish was rather disposed , on the contrary , to take a moral view , and to consider that it was [her]119-lucilla feminine incapacity for going too far , which had kept years and amusements from having their due effect upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . And , [poor fellow]1049-poor fellow , [he]115-mr cavendish had gone too far . [He]115-mr cavendish had not been as careful in [his]115-mr cavendish life as [he]115-mr cavendish might have been had [he]115-mr cavendish stayed at [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and now [he]115-mr cavendish was paying the penalty . Such was the edifying state of mind which [he]115-mr cavendish had come to when [he]115-mr cavendish reached [the top of [Grove Street]27-grove street]7505-the top of grove street . And there a waft of soft recollections came across [his]115-mr cavendish mind . In the absence of all sympathy [he]115-mr cavendish could not help turning back to the thought of [the enchantress of old who used to sing to [him]115-mr cavendish , and listen to [him]115-mr cavendish , and storm at [him]115-mr cavendish]7506-the enchantress of old who used to sing to him , and listen to him , and storm at him . Probably [he]115-mr cavendish would have ended by strolling along [the familiar street]7507-the familiar street , and canvassing for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's vote , which would have done [him]115-mr cavendish no good in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , but just then [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks stopped in [[his]90-dr marjoribanks brougham]671-his brougham . [The Doctor]326-the doctor was looking very strange that morning , though [nobody]4434-nobody had particularly remarked it — perhaps because [he]326-the doctor smoothed [his]326-the doctor countenance when [he]326-the doctor was out of the brougham , which was [his]326-the doctor refuge when [he]326-the doctor had anything to think about . But [he]326-the doctor stopped suddenly to speak to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and perhaps [he]326-the doctor had not time to perform that ceremony . [He]326-the doctor looked dark and cloudy , and constrained , and as if [he]326-the doctor forced [himself]326-the doctor to speak ; which , to be sure , under the circumstances , was not so very strange . "[0-i] [I]0-i am very glad to see [you]3897-you , " [the Doctor]326-the doctor said , "[0-i] though [you]3897-you were a day too late , [you]3897-you know . Why did n't [you]3897-you give [us]3898-we warning before [we]3898-we all went and committed [ourselves]3898-we ? If [we]3898-we had known that [you]3897-you were coming — — " "[3897-you] Ah , that 's what [old Brown]115-mr cavendish said , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , with a slight shrug of [his]115-mr cavendish shoulders ; which was imprudent , for [the Major]7389-the major was not so old as [the Doctor]326-the doctor , and besides was [a much less important man in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7514-a much less important man in grange lane . "[115-mr cavendish] So [you]3897-you have been to see [old Brown]115-mr cavendish , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , in [his]90-dr marjoribanks dry way . "[3897-you] [He]115-mr cavendish always was [a great admirer of [yours]3897-you]3899-a great admirer of yours . [I]0-i ca n't wish [you]3897-you luck , [you]3897-you know , for if [you]3897-you win [we]3898-we lose — — " "[0-i] Oh , [I]0-i do n't want [you]3897-you to wish [me]0-i luck . [I]0-i do n't suppose there can be much comparison between [my]0-i chance and that of [a new man whom [nobody]4434-nobody ever heard of in [my]0-i time]3900-a new man whom nobody ever heard of in my time , " said [the candidate for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7059-the candidate for carlingford . "[0-i] [I]0-i thought [[you]3897-you Scotchmen]3902-you scotchmen , [Doctor]3669-doctor , always liked to be on the winning side . " "[3898-we] [We]3898-we 've a way of making [our]3898-we side the winning side , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks grimly , for [he]90-dr marjoribanks was touchy where [his]90-dr marjoribanks nationality was concerned . "[3898-we] Health all right , [I]0-i hope ? " [he]0-i added , looking at [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish with that critical medical glance which shows that a verbal response is quite unnecessary . This time there was in the look a certain insinuation of doubt on the subject , which was not pleasant . "[3898-we] [You]3897-you are getting stout , [I]0-i see , " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks added — not laughing , but as if that too was poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's fault . "[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i 'm very well , " [he]0-i answered curtly ; but the truth was that [he]0-i did not feel sure that [he]0-i was quite well after [he]0-i had seen the critical look in [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's eye . "[0-i] [[You]3897-you [young men]1101-young men]3904-you young men always go too fast , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , with a strange little smile ; but the term at least was consolatory ; and after that [Doctor Marjoribanks]246-doctor marjoribanks quite changed [his]246-doctor marjoribanks tone . "[3897-you] Have [you]3897-you heard [Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn talking of that great crash in [town]607-town ? " [he]0-i said—"that[99-mrs woodburn] [India house]3907-india house , [you]3897-you know — [I]0-i suppose it 's quite true ? " "[3897-you] Quite true , " said [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , promptly , and somehow [he]115-mr cavendish felt a pleasure in saying it . "[3897-you] [I]0-i got all the particulars to - day in one of [my]0-i letters — and lots of [private people]3908-private people involved , which is always the way with [these old houses]3909-these old houses , " [he]0-i added , with a mixture of curiosity and malice—"widows[3897-you] , and all sorts of [superannuated folks]3910-superannuated folks . " "[3897-you] It 's a great pity , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor : "[3897-you] [I]0-i knew [old Lichfield]247-old lichfield once , [the chief partner]3911-the chief partner[I]0-i am very sorry to hear it 's true ; " and then [the two]678-the two shook hands , and [the brougham]7519-the brougham drove on . As for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish made up [his]115-mr cavendish mind at once that [the Doctor]326-the doctor was involved , and was not sorry , and felt that it was a sort of judicial recompense for [his]115-mr cavendish desertion of [[his]115-mr cavendish friends]382-his friends . And [he]115-mr cavendish went [home]287-home to tell [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister of it , who shared in [his]115-mr cavendish sentiments . And then it was not worth while going out any more that day — for [the electioneering agent , who knew all about it]7524-the electioneering agent , who knew all about it , was not coming till [the last train]7525-the last train . "[247-old lichfield] [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i shall have to work when [he]3912-he is [here]4529-here , " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish said . And in the meantime [he]115-mr cavendish threw [himself]115-mr cavendish into an easy chair . Perhaps that was why [he]115-mr cavendish was getting so stout . And in the meantime [the Doctor]326-the doctor went on visiting [[his]326-the doctor patients]304-his patients . When [he]326-the doctor came back to [[his]326-the doctor brougham]671-his brougham between [his]326-the doctor visits , and went bowling along in that comfortable way , along [the familiar roads]7529-the familiar roads , there was a certain glumness upon [his]326-the doctor face . [He]326-the doctor was not [a demonstrative man]7530-a demonstrative man , but when [he]326-the doctor was alone [you]7531-you could tell by certain lines about the well - worn cordage of [his]326-the doctor countenance whether all was right with [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; and it was easy to see just at this moment that all was not right with [him]326-the doctor . But [he]326-the doctor did not say anything about it when [he]326-the doctor got [home]287-home ; on the contrary , [he]326-the doctor was just as usual , and told [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter all about [his]326-the doctor encounter with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[0-i] [A man]285-a man at [his]285-a man time of life has no right to get fat — it 's a sort of thing [I]0-i do n't like to see . And [he]285-a man 'll never be [a ladies ' man]7258-a ladies ' man no more , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , with a gleam of humour in [his]326-the doctor eye . "[285-a man] [He]285-a man is exactly like [George the Fourth]171-george , [papa]295-papa , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and [the Doctor]326-the doctor laughed as [he]326-the doctor sat down to dinner . If [he]326-the doctor had anything on [his]326-the doctor mind [he]326-the doctor bore it like [a hero]2510-a hero , and gave no sign ; but then , as [Mrs John]89-mrs john very truly remarked , when [a man]285-a man does not disclose [his]285-a man annoyances [they]285-a man always tell more upon [him]285-a man in the end . There were a great many reasons why this should be a critical period in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's life . For one thing , it was the limit [she]88-miss marjoribanks had always proposed to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks for [her]88-miss marjoribanks term of young - ladyhood ; and naturally , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks outgrew the age for [them]285-a man , [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt disposed to put away childish things . To have the control of society in [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands was a great thing ; but still the mere means , without any end , was not worth [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's while — and [her]119-lucilla Thursdays were almost a bore to [her]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla present stage of development . They occurred every week , to be sure , as usual ; but the machinery was all perfect , and went on by itself , and it was not in the nature of things that such a light adjunct of existence should satisfy [Lucilla]119-lucilla , as [she]119-lucilla opened out into the ripeness of [her]119-lucilla thirtieth year . It was this that made [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton so interesting to [her]119-lucilla , and [his]222-mr ashburton election a matter into which [she]119-lucilla entered so warmly , for [she]119-lucilla had come to an age at which [she]119-lucilla might have gone into [Parliament]43-parliament [herself]119-lucilla had there been no disqualification of sex , and when it was almost a necessity for [her]119-lucilla to make some use of [her]119-lucilla social influence . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had [her]88-miss marjoribanks own ideas in respect to charity , and never went upon [ladies]581-ladies ' committees , nor took any further share than what was proper and necessary in parish work ; and when [a woman]4411-a woman has an active mind , and still does not care for parish work , it is a little hard for [her]4411-a woman to find a "[295-papa] sphere . " And [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [she]119-lucilla said nothing about a sphere , was still more or less in that condition of mind which has been so often and so fully described to [the British public]7541-the british public — when [the ripe female intelligence]7542-the ripe female intelligence , not having the natural resource of [a nursery]7543-a nursery and [a husband to manage]7544-a husband to manage , turns inwards , and begins to "[285-a man] make a protest " against the existing order of society , and to call [the world]331-the world to account for giving it no due occupation — and to consume itself . [She]119-lucilla was not [the woman to make protests]7546-the woman to make protests , nor claim for [herself]119-lucilla the doubtful honours of a false position ; but [she]119-lucilla felt all the same that at [her]119-lucilla age [she]119-lucilla had outlived the occupations that were sufficient for [her]119-lucilla youth . To be sure , there were still the dinners to attend to , a branch of human affairs worthy of the weightiest consideration , and [she]119-lucilla had [a house of [her]119-lucilla own]7547-a house of her own , as much as if [she]119-lucilla had been half a dozen times married ; but still there are instincts which go even beyond dinners , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla had become conscious that [her]119-lucilla capabilities were greater than [her]119-lucilla work . [She]119-lucilla was [a Power in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7548-a power in carlingford , and [she]119-lucilla knew it ; but still there is little good in the existence of a Power unless it can be made use of for some worthy end . [She]119-lucilla was coming up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane rather late one evening , pondering upon these things — thinking within [herself]119-lucilla compassionately of poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , a little in the same way as [he]115-mr cavendish had been thinking of [her]119-lucilla , but from the opposite point of view . For [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but see the antithesis of [their]7549-their position , and how [he]115-mr cavendish was [the foolish apprentice who had chosen [his]115-mr cavendish own way and was coming to a bad end]7550-the foolish apprentice who had chosen his own way and was coming to a bad end , while [she]119-lucilla was [the steady one about to ride by in [her]119-lucilla [Lord Mayor 's coach]7552-lord mayor 's coach]7551-the steady one about to ride by in her lord mayor 's coach . And [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was thinking at the same time of [the other candidate , whose canvass was going on so successfully]7553-the other candidate , whose canvass was going on so successfully ; and that , after the election and all the excitement was over , [she]88-miss marjoribanks would feel a blank — and [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not see how the blank was to be filled up as [she]119-lucilla looked into the future ; for , as has been said , [parish]7554-parish work was not much in [her]119-lucilla way , and for [a woman who feels that [she]7555-a woman who feels that she is a power is a Power]7555-a woman who feels that she is a power , there are so few other outlets . [She]119-lucilla was a little disheartened as [she]119-lucilla thought it all over . Gleams of possibility , it is true , crossed [her]119-lucilla mind , such as that of marrying [the member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , for instance , and thus beginning a new and more important career ; but [she]119-lucilla was too experienced [a woman]4411-a woman not to be aware by this time , that possibilities which did not depend upon [herself]119-lucilla alone had better not be calculated upon . And there did occur to [her]119-lucilla , among other things , the idea of making a great Experiment which could be carried out only by [a woman of genius]1851-a woman of genius — of marrying [a poor man]1381-a poor man , and affording to [Carlingford]3-carlingford and [England]33-england an example which might influence unborn generations . Such were the thoughts that were passing through [her]119-lucilla mind when , to [her]119-lucilla great surprise , [she]119-lucilla came up to [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , walking up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane over the dirty remains of the snow — for there was a great deal of snow that year . It was so strange a sight to see [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks walking that at the first glance [Lucilla]119-lucilla was startled , and thought something was the matter ; but , of course , it all arose from a perfectly natural and explainable cause . "[0-i] [I]0-i have been down to see [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; "[96-mrs chiley] [she]96-mrs chiley has [her]96-mrs chiley rheumatism very bad again ; and the horse has been so long out that [I]0-i thought [I]0-i would walk [home]287-home . [I]0-i think [the old lady]870-the old lady is a little upset about [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]115-mr cavendish was always [a pet of [hers]870-the old lady]3919-a pet of hers . " "[115-mr cavendish] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ! [she]96-mrs chiley is not very bad , [I]0-i hope ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[96-mrs chiley] Oh , no , [she]96-mrs chiley is not very bad , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , in a dreary tone . "[96-mrs chiley] The poor old machine is just about breaking up , that is all . [We]3920-we can cobble it this once , but next time perhaps — — " "[295-papa] Do n't talk in such a disheartening way , [papa]295-papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[295-papa] [I]0-i am sure [she]96-mrs chiley is not so very old . " "[96-mrs chiley] [We]3920-we 're all pretty old , for that matter , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor ; "[3920-we] [we]3920-we ca n't run on for ever , [you]119-lucilla know . If [you]119-lucilla had been [a boy like [that stupid fellow Tom]3923-that stupid fellow tom]3922-a boy like that stupid fellow tom , [you]119-lucilla might have carried on [my]0-i practice , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — and even extended it , [I]0-i should n't wonder , " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks added , with a little grunt , as who should say that is the way of [the world]331-the world . "[119-lucilla] But [I]0-i am not [a boy]5013-a boy , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla mildly ; "[0-i] and even if [I]0-i had been , [you]119-lucilla know , [I]0-i might have chosen another profession . [Tom]117-tom never had any turn for medicine that [I]0-i ever heard of — — " "[117-tom] [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla know pretty well about all the turns [he]117-tom ever had with [that old — woman]3925-that old — woman , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , pulling [himself]326-the doctor up sharply , "[3925-that old — woman] always at [your]119-lucilla ear . [I]0-i suppose [she]3925-that old — woman never talks of anything else . But [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla have too much sense for that sort of thing , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Tom]117-tom will never be anything but [a poor man]1381-a poor man if [he]117-tom were to live a hundred years . " "[117-tom] Perhaps not , [papa]295-papa , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little sigh . [The Doctor]326-the doctor knew nothing about the great social experiment which it had entered into [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind to make for the regeneration of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks contemporaries]7567-her contemporaries and the good of society , or possibly [he]326-the doctor might not have distinguished [Tom]117-tom by that particular title . Was it [he]326-the doctor , perhaps , who was destined to be [the hero of a domestic drama embodying the best principles of that Moral Philosophy which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had studied with such success at [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant]7568-the hero of a domestic drama embodying the best principles of that moral philosophy which lucilla had studied with such success at mount pleasant ? [She]119-lucilla did not ask [herself]119-lucilla the question , for things had not as yet come to that point , but it gleamed upon [her]119-lucilla mind as by a side - light . "[117-tom] [I]0-i do n't know how [you]119-lucilla would get on if [you]119-lucilla were poor , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i do n't think that would suit [you]119-lucilla . [You]119-lucilla would make [somebody a capital wife]3928-somebody a capital wife , [I]0-i can say that for [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , that had plenty of money and a liberal disposition like [yourself]119-lucilla . But poverty is another sort of thing , [I]0-i can tell [you]119-lucilla . Luckily [you]119-lucilla 're old enough to have got over all the love - in - a - cottage ideas — if [you]119-lucilla ever had them , " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks added . [He]90-dr marjoribanks was [a worldly man]7570-a worldly man [himself]90-dr marjoribanks , and [he]90-dr marjoribanks thought [[his]90-dr marjoribanks daughter]286-his daughter [a worldly woman]7572-a worldly woman ; and yet , though [he]90-dr marjoribanks thoroughly approved of it , [he]90-dr marjoribanks still despised [Lucilla]119-lucilla a little for [her]119-lucilla prudence , which is a paradoxical state of mind not very unusual in [the world]331-the world . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i ever had them , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[119-lucilla] not that kind of poverty . [I]0-i know what [a cottage]2498-a cottage means ; it means [a wretched man]3930-a wretched man , always about [the house]339-the house with [his]3930-a wretched man feet in slippers , [you]3932-you know — what poor dear [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish would come to if [he]115-mr cavendish was poor — — " [The Doctor]326-the doctor laughed , though [he]326-the doctor had not seemed up to this moment much disposed for laughing . "[115-mr cavendish] So that is all [your]3932-you opinion of [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , " [he]326-the doctor said ; "[3932-you] and [I]0-i do n't think [you]3932-you are far wrong either ; and yet that was [a young fellow that might have done better]3933-a young fellow that might have done better , " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks said reflectively , perhaps not without a slight prick of conscience that [he]326-the doctor had forsaken [an old friend]3445-an old friend . "[3933-a young fellow that might have done better] Yes , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a certain solemnity—"but[3932-you] [you]3932-you know , [papa]295-papa , if [a man]285-a man will not when [he]285-a man may — — " And [she]119-lucilla sighed , though [the Doctor]326-the doctor , who had not been thinking of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's prospects in that light , laughed once more ; but it was a sharp sort of sudden laugh without much heart in it . [He]326-the doctor had most likely other things of more importance in [his]326-the doctor mind . "[285-a man] Well , there have been a great many off and on since that time , " [he]326-the doctor said , smiling rather grimly . "[285-a man] It is time [you]3932-you were thinking about it seriously , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i am not so sure about some things as [I]0-i once was , and [I]0-i 'd rather like to see [you]3932-you well settled before —— It 's a kind of prejudice [a man]285-a man has , " [the Doctor]326-the doctor said abruptly , which , whatever [he]326-the doctor might mean by it , was a dismal sort of speech to make . "[285-a man] Before what , [papa]295-papa ? " asked [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little alarm . "[295-papa] Tut — before long , to be sure , " [he]326-the doctor said impatiently . "[295-papa] [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton would not be at all amiss if [he]222-mr ashburton liked it and [you]3932-you liked it ; but it 's no use making any suggestions about those things . So long as [you]3932-you do n't marry [a fool]717-a fool — — " [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks said , with energy . "[717-a fool] [I]0-i know — that is , of course , [I]0-i 've seen what that is ; [you]3932-you ca n't expect to get perfection , as [you]3932-you might have looked for perhaps at twenty ; but [I]0-i advise [you]3932-you to marry , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i do n't think [you]3932-you are cut out for [a single woman]3939-a single woman , for [my]0-i part . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't see the good of [single women]3940-single women , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[3940-single women] unless [they]3940-single women are awfully rich ; and [I]0-i do n't suppose [I]0-i shall ever be awfully rich . But , [papa]295-papa , so long as [I]0-i can be a comfort to [you]295-papa — — " "[295-papa] Yes , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , with that tone which [Lucilla]119-lucilla could remember fifteen years ago , when [she]119-lucilla made the same magnanimous suggestion , "[295-papa] but [I]0-i ca n't live for ever , [you]295-papa know . It would be a pity to sacrifice [yourself]3932-you to [me]0-i , and then perhaps next morning find that it was a useless sacrifice . It very often happens like that when self - devotion is carried too far . [You]3932-you 've behaved very well , and shown a great deal of good sense , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — more than [I]0-i gave [you]3932-you credit for when [you]3932-you commenced — [I]0-i may say that ; and if there was to be any change , for instance — — " "[0-i] What change ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , not without some anxiety ; for it was an odd way of talking , to say the least of it ; but [the Doctor]326-the doctor had come to a pause , and did not seem disposed to resume . "[0-i] It is not so pleasant as [I]0-i thought walking over this snow , " [he]0-i said ; "[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't give that up , that [I]0-i can see . And there 's more snow in the air if [I]0-i 'm any judge of the weather . There — go in — go in ; do n't wait for [me;—but]3942-me;—but mind [you]3932-you make haste and dress , for [I]0-i want [my]0-i dinner . [I]0-i may have to go down to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley again to - night . " It was an odd way of talking , and it was odd to break off like this ; but then , to be sure , there was no occasion for any more conversation , since [they]7580-they had just arrived at [their]7580-they own door . It made [Lucilla]119-lucilla uneasy for the moment , but while [she]119-lucilla was dressing [she]119-lucilla managed to explain it to [herself]119-lucilla , and to think , after all , it was only natural that [[her]119-lucilla papa]298-her papa should have seen a little into the movement and commotion of [her]119-lucilla thoughts ; and then [poor dear old [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley]7582-poor dear old mrs chiley being so ill , who was one of [his]298-her papa own set , so to speak . [He]298-her papa was quite cheerful later in the evening , and enjoyed [his]298-her papa dinner , and was even more civil than usual to [Mrs John]89-mrs john . And though [he]298-her papa did not come up to tea , [he]298-her papa made [his]298-her papa appearance afterwards with a flake of new - fallen snow still upon [his]298-her papa rusty gray whiskers . [He]298-her papa had gone to see [[his]298-her papa patient]7583-his patient again , notwithstanding the silent storm outside . And [his]298-her papa countenance was a little overcast this time , no doubt by the late walk , and the serious state [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was in , and [his]298-her papa encounter with the snow . "[3943-she] Oh , yes , [she]3943-she is better , " [he]298-her papa said . "[3943-she] [I]0-i knew [she]3943-she would do this time . [People]505-people at [our]3945-we time of life do n't go off in that accidental kind of way . When [a woman]4411-a woman has been so long used to living , it takes [her]4411-a woman a time to get into the way of dying . [She]4411-a woman might be a long time thinking about it yet , if all goes well — — " "[94-papa] [Papa]94-papa , do n't speak like that ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[94-papa] Dying ! [I]0-i ca n't bear to think of such a thing . [She]3943-she is not so very old . " "[3943-she] Such things will happen whether [you]0-i can bear to think of them or not , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor . "[0-i] [I]0-i said [you]0-i would go down and see [her]3943-she to - morrow . [We]3945-we 've all held out a long time — the lot of [us]3945-we . [I]0-i do n't like to think of the first gap [myself]0-i , but [somebody]312-somebody must make a beginning , [you]0-i know . " "[312-somebody] [The Chileys]248-the chileys were always older than [you]0-i , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john . "[248-the chileys] [I]0-i remember in poor [Mrs Marjoribanks]89-mrs john 's time:—they were quite elderly then , and [you]0-i were just beginning . When [[my]0-i [Tom]117-tom]3667-my tom was [a baby]4734-a baby — — " "[4734-a baby] [We]3945-we were always of the same set , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , interrupting [her]89-mrs john without hesitation . "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [they]3950-they say [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish has got hold of [the Rector]567-the rector . [He]115-mr cavendish has made believe to be penitent , [you]0-i know . That is cleverer than anything [you]0-i could have done . And if [he]115-mr cavendish ca n't be won back again it will be serious , [the Colonel]595-the colonel says . [You]0-i are to try if [you]0-i can suggest anything . It seems , " said [the Doctor]326-the doctor , with mingled amusement and satire , and a kind of gratification "[0-i] that [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton has great confidence in [you]0-i . " "[222-mr ashburton] It must have been [the agent]3953-the agent , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[3953-the agent] [I]0-i do n't think [any of the rest of [them]3955-them]3954-any of the rest of them are equal to that . [I]0-i do n't see , if that is the case , how [we]3956-we are to win [him]222-mr ashburton back . If [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had ever done anything very wicked , perhaps — — " "[222-mr ashburton] [You]0-i are safe to say [he]222-mr ashburton is not penitent anyhow , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks , and [he]90-dr marjoribanks took [his]90-dr marjoribanks candle and went away with a smile . But either [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's good opinion of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , or some other notion , had touched [the Doctor]326-the doctor . [He]222-mr ashburton was not [a man who said much at any time]7588-a man who said much at any time , but when [he]222-mr ashburton bade [her]119-lucilla good - night , [his]222-mr ashburton hand drooped upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's shoulder , and [he]222-mr ashburton patted it softly , as [he]222-mr ashburton might have patted the head of [a child]702-a child . It was not much , but still it was a good deal from [him]222-mr ashburton . To feel the lingering touch of [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's hand caressing [her]119-lucilla , even in so mild a way , was something quite surprising and strange to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla looked up at [him]222-mr ashburton almost with alarm , but [he]222-mr ashburton was just then turning away with [his]222-mr ashburton candle in [his]222-mr ashburton hand . And [he]222-mr ashburton seemed to have laid aside [his]222-mr ashburton gloom , and even smiled to [himself]222-mr ashburton as [he]222-mr ashburton went [upstairs]362-upstairs . "[222-mr ashburton] If [she]3957-she had been [the boy]908-the boy instead of [that young ass]3959-that young ass , " [he]222-mr ashburton said to [himself]222-mr ashburton . [He]222-mr ashburton could not have explained why [he]222-mr ashburton was more than ordinarily hard just then upon the innocent , far - distant [Tom]117-tom , who was unlucky , it is true , but not exactly [an ass]6244-an ass , after all . But somehow it struck [the Doctor]326-the doctor more than ever how great a loss it was to [society]7594-society and to [herself]326-the doctor that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not "[908-the boy] [the boy]908-the boy . " [She]119-lucilla could have continued , and perhaps extended , the practice , whereas just now it was quite possible that [she]119-lucilla might drop down into worsted - work and tea - parties like [any other single woman]7595-any other single woman — while [Tom]117-tom , who had carried off [the family]4553-the family honours , and was "[7597-the boy " in this limited and unfruitful generation] [the boy " in this limited and unfruitful generation]7597-the boy " in this limited and unfruitful generation , was never likely to do anything to speak of , and would be [a poor man]1381-a poor man if [he]117-tom were to live for a hundred years . Perhaps there was something else behind that made [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's brow contract a little as [he]222-mr ashburton crossed the threshold of [[his]222-mr ashburton chamber]7600-his chamber , into which , no more than into the recesses of [his]222-mr ashburton heart , [no one]281-no one ever penetrated ; but it was the lighter idea of that comparison , which had no actual pain in it , but only a kind of humorous discontent , which was the last articulate thought in [his]222-mr ashburton mind as [he]222-mr ashburton went to [[his]222-mr ashburton room]741-his room and closed [his]222-mr ashburton door with a little sharpness , as [he]222-mr ashburton always did , upon [the outside world]858-the outside world . [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , for [her]230-aunt jemima part , lingered a little with [Lucilla]119-lucilla [downstairs]302-downstairs . "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i do n't think [[my]0-i brother - in - law]3632-my brother - in - law looks well to - night . [I]0-i do n't think [Carlingford]3-carlingford is so healthy as it is said to be . If [I]0-i were [you]4403-my dear , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i would try and get [[your]4403-my dear papa]3111-your papa to take something , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john , with anxiety , "[0-i] before [he]3111-your papa goes to bed . " "[0-i] [Dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , [he]3111-your papa never takes anything . [You]230-aunt jemima forget [he]3111-your papa is [a doctor]430-a doctor , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[230-aunt jemima] It always puts [him]3111-your papa out when [he]3111-your papa has to go out in the evening ; and [he]3111-your papa is sad about [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , though [he]3111-your papa would not say so . " But nevertheless [Lucilla]119-lucilla knocked at [his]3111-your papa door when [she]119-lucilla went [upstairs]362-upstairs . And [the Doctor]326-the doctor , though [he]326-the doctor did not open , growled within with a voice which reassured [[his]326-the doctor dutiful daughter]7607-his dutiful daughter . "[96-mrs chiley] What should [I]0-i want , do [you]230-aunt jemima think , but to be left quiet ? " [the Doctor]326-the doctor said . And even [Mrs John]89-mrs john , who had waited at [his]3111-your papa door , with [her]89-mrs john candle in [her]89-mrs john hand , to hear the result , shrank within at the sound and was seen no more . And [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , too , went to [her]88-miss marjoribanks rest , with more than one subject of thought which kept [her]88-miss marjoribanks awake . In the first place , [the Rector]567-the rector was popular in [his]567-the rector way , and if [he]567-the rector chose to call all [his]567-the rector forces to rally round [a penitent]7610-a penitent , there was no saying what might come of it ; and then [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not help going back in the most illogical manner to [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's caress , and wondering what was the meaning of it . Meantime the snow fell heavily outside , and wrapped everything in a soft and secret whiteness . And amid the whiteness and darkness , the lamp burned steadily outside at the garden - gate , which pointed out [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's door amid [all [the closed houses]7614-the closed houses and dark garden - walls in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7613-all the closed houses and dark garden - walls in grange lane — a kind of visible succour and help always at hand for [those who were suffering]7615-those who were suffering . And though [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was not like [a young man]956-a young man making a practice , but had perfect command of [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and was [one of [the richest men in [it]3-carlingford]7618-the richest men in it]7617-one of the richest men in it , it was well known in [the town]551-the town that the very poorest , if in extremity , in the depths of the wildest night that ever blew , would not seek help [there]4723-there in vain . The bell that had roused [him]326-the doctor when [he]326-the doctor was young , still hung near [him]326-the doctor in the silence of [[his]326-the doctor closed - up house]7621-his closed - up house when [he]326-the doctor was old , and still could make [him]326-the doctor spring up , all self - possessed and ready , when the enemy Death had to be fought with . But that night the snow cushioned the wire outside , and even made white cornices and columns about the steady lamp , and [the Doctor]326-the doctor slept within , and [no one]281-no one disturbed [him]326-the doctor ; for except [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley and [a few chronic patients]7624-a few chronic patients , there was nothing particularly amiss in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and then it was [Dr Rider]200-dr rider whom [all the new people]7625-all the new people went to , [the people who lived in [the innumerable new houses at the other end of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7627-the innumerable new houses at the other end of carlingford , and had no hallowing tradition of the superior authority of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7626-the people who lived in the innumerable new houses at the other end of carlingford , and had no hallowing tradition of the superior authority of grange lane . The talk of this evening might not have been considered of any importance to speak of , but for the extraordinary and most unlooked - for event which startled [all Carlingford]3-carlingford next morning . [Nobody]4434-nobody could believe that it was true . [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's patients]7629-dr marjoribanks 's patients waited for [him]326-the doctor , and declared to [[their]7629-dr marjoribanks 's patients nurses]7630-their nurses that it was all a made - up story , and that [he]326-the doctor would come and prove that [he]326-the doctor was not dead . How could [he]326-the doctor be dead ? [He]326-the doctor had been as well as [he]326-the doctor ever was that last evening . [He]326-the doctor had gone down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane in the snow , to see [the poor old lady who was now sobbing in [her]7631-the poor old lady who was now sobbing in her bed bed]7631-the poor old lady who was now sobbing in her bed , and saying it was all a mistake , and that it was [she]7631-the poor old lady who was now sobbing in her bed who ought to have died . But all those protestations were of no avail against the cold and stony fact which had frightened [Thomas]117-tom out of [his]326-the doctor senses , when [he]326-the doctor went to call [the Doctor]326-the doctor . [He]326-the doctor had died in the night without calling or disturbing [anybody]313-anybody . [He]326-the doctor must have felt faint , it seemed , for [he]326-the doctor had got up and taken a little brandy , the remains of which still stood on the table by [his]326-the doctor bedside ; but that was all that [anybody]313-anybody could tell about it . [They]7635-they brought [Dr Rider]200-dr rider , of course ; but all that [he]200-dr rider could do was to examine the strong , still frame — old , and yet not old enough to be weakly , or to explain such sudden extinction — which had ceased its human functions . And then the news swept over [Carlingford]3-carlingford like a breath of wind , though there was no wind even on that silent snowy day to carry the matter . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was dead . [It]7636-it put the election out of [people]505-people 's heads , and even [their]505-people own affairs for the time being ; for had [he]326-the doctor not known all about the greater part of [them]505-people — seen [them]505-people come into [the world]331-the world and kept [them]505-people in it — and put [himself]326-the doctor always in the breach when the pale Death approached that way ? [He]326-the doctor had never made very much boast of [his]326-the doctor friendliness or been large in sympathetic expressions , but yet [he]326-the doctor had never flinched at any time , or deserted [[his]326-the doctor patients]304-his patients for any consideration . [Carlingford]3-carlingford was sorry , profoundly sorry , with that true sorrow which is not so much for [the person]7640-the person mourned as for [the mourner]7641-the mourner 's self , who feels a sense of something lost . [The people]811-the people said to [themselves]811-the people , Whom could [they]811-the people ever find who would know [their]811-the people constitutions so well , and who was to take care of So - and - so if [he]326-the doctor had another attack ? To be sure [Dr Rider]200-dr rider was at hand , who felt a little agitated about it , and was conscious of the wonderful opening , and was very ready to answer , "[0-i] [I]0-i am here ; " but [a young doctor]7643-a young doctor is different from [an old one]7644-an old one , and [a living man all in commonplace health and comfort]7645-a living man all in commonplace health and comfort is not to be compared with [a dead one]7646-a dead one , on the morning at least of [his]326-the doctor sudden ending . Thank Heaven , when a life is ended there is always that hour or two remaining to set straight the defective balances and do a hasty late justice to the dead , before the wave sweeps on over [him]326-the doctor and washes out the traces of [his]326-the doctor steps , and lets in [the common crowd]6951-the common crowd to make [their]6951-the common crowd thoroughfare over the grave . "[0-i] It can not be [the Doctor]326-the doctor , " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , sobbing in [her]96-mrs chiley bed , "[326-the doctor] or else it has been in mistake for [me]0-i . [He]326-the doctor was always [a healthy man]3966-a healthy man , and never had anything the matter with [him]326-the doctor — and a great deal younger than [we]3967-they are , [you]3968-you know . If anything has happened to [him]326-the doctor it must have been in mistake for [me]0-i , " said [the poor old lady]7648-the poor old lady , and [she]7648-the poor old lady was so hysterical that [they]3967-they had to send for [Dr Rider]200-dr rider , and [she]7648-the poor old lady was thus the first to begin to build [the new world]7649-the new world on the foundations of the old , little as [she]7648-the poor old lady meant it . But for the moment everything was paralysed in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , and canvassing came to a standstill , and nothing was discussed but [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks — how [he]326-the doctor was dead , though [nobody]4434-nobody could or would believe it ; and how [Lucilla]119-lucilla would be left , and who [[her]119-lucilla trustees]7651-her trustees were , and how [the place]770-the place could ever get used to the want of [him]326-the doctor , or would ever look like itself again without [his]326-the doctor familiar presence . It was by way of relieving [their]3967-they minds from the horror of the idea , that [the good people]2494-the good people rushed into consultations what [Lucilla]119-lucilla would do . It took [their]3967-they minds a little off the ghastly imagination of [that dark room]7654-that dark room with the snow on the window , and the late moonlight trying to get into the darkness , and the white rigid face inside , as [he]326-the doctor was said to have been found . It could not but make a terrible change to [her]7648-the poor old lady — indeed , through [her]7648-the poor old lady it could not but make a great change to [everybody]300-everybody . [[The Doctor]326-the doctor 's house]7657-the doctor 's house would , of course , be shut up , which had been [the most hospitable house in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7658-the most hospitable house in carlingford , and things would drop into the unsatisfactory state [they]3967-they used to be in before [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's time , and there would no longer be [anybody to organise society]7659-anybody to organise society . Such were the ideas [the ladies of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]438-the ladies of grange lane relapsed into by way of delivering [themselves]438-the ladies of grange lane from the pain of [their]438-the ladies of grange lane first realisation of what had happened . It would make a great change . Even the election and its anticipated joys could not but change character in some respects at least , and there would be [nobody]4434-nobody to make the best of [them]3967-they ; and then the question was , What would [Lucilla]119-lucilla do ? Would [she]119-lucilla have strength to "[0-i] make an effort , " as [some people]443-some people suggested ; or would [she]119-lucilla feel not only [her]119-lucilla grief , but [her]119-lucilla downfall , and that [she]119-lucilla was now only [a single woman]3939-a single woman , and sink into a private life , as [some others]7664-some others were inclined to believe ? Inside [the house]339-the house , naturally , the state of affairs was sad enough . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , notwithstanding the many other things [she]119-lucilla had had to occupy [her]119-lucilla mind , was fond of [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , and the shock overwhelmed [her]119-lucilla for the moment . Though [she]119-lucilla was not the kind of woman to torture [herself]119-lucilla with thinking of things that [she]119-lucilla might have done , still at the first moment the idea that [she]119-lucilla ought not to have left [him]3969-he alone — that [she]119-lucilla should have sat up and watched or taken some extraordinary , unusual precaution — was not to be driven away from [her]119-lucilla mind . The reign of reason was eclipsed in [her]119-lucilla as it often is in such an emergency . [She]119-lucilla said it was [her]119-lucilla fault in the first horror . "[0-i] When [I]0-i saw how [he]3969-he was looking , and how [he]3969-he was talking , [I]0-i should never have left [him]3969-he , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , which indeed was a very natural thing to say , but would have been an utterly impossible one to carry out , as [she]119-lucilla saw when [she]119-lucilla came to think of it . But [she]119-lucilla could not think of it just then . [She]119-lucilla did not think at all that first long snowy , troubled day , but went about [the house]339-the house , on the [bedroom floor]7668-bedroom floor , wringing [her]119-lucilla hands like [a creature distracted]7669-a creature distracted . "[0-i] If [I]0-i had only sat up , " [she]119-lucilla said ; and then [she]119-lucilla would recall the touch of [his]3969-he hand on [her]119-lucilla shoulder , which [she]119-lucilla seemed still to be feeling , and cry out , like all the rest of [the world]331-the world , that it could not be true . But , to be sure , that was a state of feeling that could not last long . There are events for which something higher than accident must be held accountable , were [one ever so ready to take the burden of affairs on one]7671-one ever so ready to take the burden of affairs on one 's own shoulders ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla knew , when [she]119-lucilla came to [herself]119-lucilla , that if [she]119-lucilla had watched ever so long or so closely , that could have had no effect upon the matter . After a while , the bewildering sense of [her]119-lucilla own changed position began to come upon [her]119-lucilla , and roused [her]119-lucilla up into that feverish and unnatural activity of thought which , in some minds , is the inevitable reaction after the unaccustomed curb and shock of grief . When [she]119-lucilla had got used to that dreadful certainty about [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , and had suddenly come with a leap to the knowledge that [she]119-lucilla was not to blame , and could not help it , and that though [he]3969-he was gone , [she]119-lucilla remained , it is no censure upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla to say that [her]119-lucilla head became immediately full of a horror and confusion of thoughts , an involuntary stir and bustle of plans and projects which [she]119-lucilla did all [she]119-lucilla could to put down , but which would return and overwhelm [her]119-lucilla whether [she]119-lucilla chose it or not . [She]119-lucilla could not help asking [herself]119-lucilla what [her]119-lucilla new position was , thinking it over , so strangely free and new and unlimited as it seemed . And it must be recollected that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was [a woman of very active mind and great energies]7673-a woman of very active mind and great energies , too old to take up [a girl]4462-a girl 's fancy that all was over because [she]88-miss marjoribanks had encountered a natural grief on [her]88-miss marjoribanks passage , and too young not to see a long future still before [her]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla kept [[her]119-lucilla room]4498-her room , as was to be expected , and saw [nobody]4434-nobody , and only moved [the household]296-the household and superintended the arrangements in a muffled way through [Thomas]117-tom , who was [an old servant]7678-an old servant , and knew "[0-i] the ways " of [the house]339-the house ; but notwithstanding [her]119-lucilla seclusion and [her]119-lucilla honest sorrow , and [her]119-lucilla perfect observance of all the ordinary restraints of the moment , it would be wrong to omit all mention of this feverish bustle of thinking which came into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind in [her]119-lucilla solitude . Of all that [she]119-lucilla had to bear , it was the thing that vexed and irritated and distressed [her]119-lucilla the most — as if , [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla indignantly , [she]119-lucilla ought to have been able to think of anything ! And the chances are that [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for sheer duty 's sake , would have said , if [anybody]313-anybody had asked , that of course [she]119-lucilla had not thought of anything as yet ; without being aware that the mere shock , and horror , and profound commotion had a great deal more to do than anything else in producing that fluttering crowd of busy , vexatious speculations which had come , without any will of [hers]119-lucilla , into [her]119-lucilla heart . It looked a dreadful change in one way as [she]119-lucilla looked at it , without wishing to look at it , in the solitude of [[her]119-lucilla own room]301-her own room , where the blinds were all down , and the snow sometimes came with a little thump against the window , and where it was so dark that it was a comfort when night came , and the lamp could be lighted . So far as [Carlingford]3-carlingford was concerned , it would be almost as bad for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks as if [she]88-miss marjoribanks were [[[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father 's widow instead of [[his]292-her father daughter]286-his daughter]7683-her father 's widow instead of his daughter . To keep up a position of social importance in [[a single woman]3939-a single woman 's house]7686-a single woman 's house , unless , as [she]119-lucilla had [herself]119-lucilla lightly said so short a time since , [she]119-lucilla were awfully rich , would be next to impossible . All that gave importance to the centre of society — the hospitable table , [the open house]7687-the open house — had come to an end with [the Doctor]326-the doctor . Things could no more be as they had once been , in that respect at least . [She]119-lucilla might stay in [the house]339-the house , and keep up to the furthest extent possible to [her]119-lucilla its old traditions ; but even to the utmost limit to which [Lucilla]119-lucilla could think it right to go it could never be the same . This consciousness kept gleaming upon [her]119-lucilla as [she]119-lucilla sat in the dull daylight behind the closed blinds , with articles of mourning piled about everywhere , and the gray dimness getting into [her]119-lucilla very eyes , and [her]119-lucilla mind distressed by the consciousness that [she]119-lucilla ought to have been unable to think ; and the sadness of the prospect altogether was enough to stir up a reaction , in spite of [herself]119-lucilla , in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind . And on the other side [she]119-lucilla would no doubt be very well off , and could go wherever [she]119-lucilla liked , and had no limit , except what was right and proper and becoming , to what [she]119-lucilla might please to do . [She]119-lucilla might go abroad if [she]119-lucilla liked , which perhaps is the first idea of the modern English mind when anything happens to it , and settle wherever [she]119-lucilla pleased , and arrange [her]119-lucilla mode of existence as seemed good in [her]119-lucilla own eyes . [She]119-lucilla would be [an heiress]3026-an heiress in a moderate way , and [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima was by this time absolutely at [her]230-aunt jemima disposal , and could be taken anywhere ; and at [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's age it was quite impossible to predict what might not happen to [a woman in such a position]7691-a woman in such a position . When these fairer possibilities gleamed into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind , it would be difficult to describe the anger and self - disgust with which [she]119-lucilla reproached [herself]119-lucilla — for perhaps it was the first time that [she]119-lucilla had consciously failed in maintaining a state of mind becoming the occasion ; and though [[nobody]4434-nobody but [herself]119-lucilla]7693-nobody but herself knew of it , the pain of the accusation was acute and bitter . But how could [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks help it?—the mind travels so much quicker than anything else , and goes so far , and makes its expeditions in such subtle , stealthy ways . [She]119-lucilla might begin by thinking of [[her]119-lucilla dear papa]366-her dear papa , and yet , before [she]119-lucilla could dry [her]119-lucilla eyes , might be off in the midst of one of these bewildering speculations . For everything was certain now so far as [he]366-her dear papa was concerned ; and everything was so uncertain , and full of such unknown issues for [herself]119-lucilla . Thus the dark days before the funeral passed by — and [everybody]300-everybody was very kind . [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was [one of [the props of [the place]770-the place]7697-the props of the place]7696-one of the props of the place , and all [Carlingford]3-carlingford bestirred itself to do [him]90-dr marjoribanks the final honours ; and [all [her]119-lucilla friends]686-all her friends conspired how to save [Lucilla]119-lucilla from all possible trouble , and help [her]119-lucilla over the trial ; and to see how much [he]90-dr marjoribanks was respected was the greatest of all possible comforts to [her]119-lucilla , as [she]119-lucilla said . Thus it was that among the changes that [everybody]300-everybody looked for , there occurred all at once this change which was entirely unexpected , and put everything else out of mind for the moment . For to tell the truth , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was one of [the men who , according to external appearance , need never have died]7701-the men who , according to external appearance , need never have died . There was nothing about [him]90-dr marjoribanks that wanted to be set right , no sort of loss , or failure , or misunderstanding , so far as [anybody]313-anybody could see . An existence in which [he]90-dr marjoribanks could have [[his]90-dr marjoribanks friends]382-his friends to dinner every week , and [a good house]7704-a good house , and good wine , and a very good table , and nothing particular to put [him]90-dr marjoribanks out of [his]90-dr marjoribanks way , seemed in fact the very ideal of the best life for [the Doctor]326-the doctor . There was nothing in [him]90-dr marjoribanks that seemed to demand anything better , and it was confusing to try to follow [him]90-dr marjoribanks into that which , no doubt , must be in all its fundamentals [a very different kind of world]7706-a very different kind of world . [He]90-dr marjoribanks was [a just man]7707-a just man and [a good man]4891-a good man in [his]90-dr marjoribanks way , and had been kind to [many people]1269-many people in [his]90-dr marjoribanks lifetime — but still [he]90-dr marjoribanks did not seem to have that need of another rectifying , completer existence which [most men]6416-most men have . There seemed no reason why [he]90-dr marjoribanks should die — [a man who was so well contented with this lower region in which many of [us]7712-us fare badly , and where so few of [us]7712-us]7711-a man who was so well contented with this lower region in which many of us fare badly , and where so few of us are contented . This was a fact which exercised a very confusing influence , even when [they]6416-most men [themselves]6416-most men were not aware of it , on [many people]1269-many people 's minds . It was hard to think of [him]90-dr marjoribanks under any other circumstances , or identify [him]90-dr marjoribanks with angels and spirits — which feeling on the whole made the regret for [him]90-dr marjoribanks a more poignant sort of regret . And [they]6416-most men buried [him]90-dr marjoribanks with the greatest signs of respect . [People]505-people from twenty miles off sent [[their]505-people carriages]7715-their carriages , and [all the George Street people]7716-all the george street people shut [[their]7716-all the george street people shops]7717-their shops , and there was very little business done all day . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish and [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton walked side by side at the funeral , which was an affecting sight to see ; and if anything more could have been done to show [their]6416-most men respect which was not done , [the corporation of [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7718-the corporation of carlingford would have been sorry for it . And the snow still lay deep in all the corners , though it had been trampled down all about [[the Doctor]326-the doctor 's house]7657-the doctor 's house , where the lamp was not lighted now of nights ; for what was the use of lighting the lamp , which was a kind of lighthouse in its way , and meant to point out succour and safety for [the neighbours]7721-the neighbours , when [the physician]7722-the physician [himself]7722-the physician was lying beyond all hope of succour or aid ? And [all the Grange Lane people]7723-all the grange lane people retired in a sympathetic , awe - stricken way , and decided , or at least [the ladies]573-the ladies did , to see [Lucilla]119-lucilla next day , if [she]119-lucilla was able to see [them]573-the ladies , and to find out whether [she]119-lucilla was going to make an effort , or what [she]119-lucilla meant to do . And [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was so much better that [she]96-mrs chiley was able to be up a little in the evening , though [she]96-mrs chiley scarcely could forgive [herself]96-mrs chiley , and still could not help thinking that it was [she]96-mrs chiley who had really been sent for , and that [the Doctor]326-the doctor had been taken in mistake . And as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla sat in [[her]119-lucilla room]4498-her room and cried , and thought of [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's hand upon [her]119-lucilla shoulder — that last unusual caress which was more touching to think of than a world of words . [He]292-her father had been fond of [her]119-lucilla and proud of [her]119-lucilla , and at the last moment [he]292-her father had showed it . And by times [she]119-lucilla seemed to feel again that lingering touch , and cried as if [her]119-lucilla heart would break : and yet , for all that , [she]119-lucilla could not keep [her]119-lucilla thoughts steady , nor prevent them from wandering to all kinds of profane out - of - door matters , and to considerations of the future , and estimates of [her]119-lucilla own position . It wounded [her]119-lucilla sadly to feel [herself]119-lucilla in such an inappropriate state of mind , but [she]119-lucilla could not help it ; and then the want of natural light and air oppressed [her]119-lucilla sorely , and [she]119-lucilla longed for the evening , which felt a little more natural , and thought that at last [she]119-lucilla might have a long talk with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who was a kind of refuge in [her]119-lucilla present loneliness , and gave [her]119-lucilla a means of escape at the same time from all this bustle and commotion of unbecoming thoughts . This was enough surely for [any one to have to encounter at one time]7728-any one to have to encounter at one time ; but that very night another rumour began to murmur through [Carlingford]3-carlingford — a rumour more bewildering , more incredible still , than that of [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's death , which [the town]551-the town had been obliged to confirm and acknowledge , and put [its]551-the town seal to . When the thing was first mentioned , [everybody]300-everybody ( who could find it in [their]300-everybody heart to laugh ) laughed loud in the face of [the first narrator]7732-the first narrator with mingled scepticism and indignation . [They]300-everybody asked [him]7732-the first narrator what [he]7732-the first narrator meant by it , and ridiculed and scoffed at [him]7732-the first narrator to [his]7732-the first narrator face . "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla will be [the richest woman in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]3970-the richest woman in grange lane , " [people]505-people said ; "[119-lucilla] [everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]4984-everybody in carlingford knows that . " But after this statement had been made , [the town]551-the town began to listen . [It]551-the town was obliged to listen , for [other witnesses]7735-other witnesses came in to confirm the story . It never might have been found out while [the Doctor]326-the doctor lived , for [he]326-the doctor had a great practice , and made a great deal of money ; but now that [he]326-the doctor was dead , nothing could be hid . [He]326-the doctor was dead , and [he]326-the doctor had made an elaborate will , which was all as just and righteous as a will could be ; but after the will was read , it was found out that everything named in it had disappeared like a bubble . Instead of being the richest , [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks was [one of [the poorest men in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7738-the poorest men in carlingford]7737-one of the poorest men in carlingford when [he]90-dr marjoribanks shut [his]90-dr marjoribanks door behind [him]90-dr marjoribanks on that snowy night . It was a revelation which took [the town]551-the town perfectly by storm , and startled [everybody]300-everybody out of [their]300-everybody senses . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's plans , which [she]119-lucilla thought so wicked , went out all of a sudden , in a certain dull amaze and dismay , to which no words could give any expression . Such was the second inconceivable reverse of fortune which happened to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , more unexpected , more incomprehensible still than the other , in the very midst of [her]119-lucilla most important activities and hopes . When the first whisper of the way in which [she]119-lucilla was — as [people]505-people say—"left[119-lucilla] " reached [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [her]119-lucilla first feeling was incredulity . It was conveyed to [her]119-lucilla by [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who came to [her]119-lucilla in [[her]230-aunt jemima room]4498-her room after the funeral with a face blanched with dismay . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks took it for grief ; and , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not look for so much feeling from [Mrs John]89-mrs john , was pleased and comforted that [[her]88-miss marjoribanks aunt]7102-her aunt should really lament [[her]7102-her aunt poor papa]7744-her poor papa . It was a compliment which , in the softened and sorrowful state of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind , went to [her]119-lucilla heart . [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima came up and kissed [her]119-lucilla in a hasty excited way , which showed genuine and spontaneous emotion , and was not like the solemn pomp with which [sympathising friends]7745-sympathising friends generally embrace [a mourner]7746-a mourner ; and then [she]230-aunt jemima made [Lucilla]119-lucilla sit down by the fire and held [her]119-lucilla hands . "[119-lucilla] [[My]0-i poor child]3972-my poor child , " said [[Aunt Jemima—"my]7747-aunt jemima—"my[119-lucilla] poor , dear , [sacrificed child]3973-sacrificed child]7748-aunt jemima—"my poor , dear , sacrificed child ! [you]3972-my poor child know , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , how fond [I]0-i am of [you]3972-my poor child , and [you]3972-my poor child can always come to [me]0-i — — " "[3972-my poor child] Thank [you]0-i , [dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , though [she]88-miss marjoribanks was a little puzzled . "[0-i] [You]3972-my poor child are [the only relative [I]0-i have]3974-the only relative i have , and [I]0-i knew [you]0-i would not forsake [me]0-i . What should [I]0-i do without [you]3972-my poor child at such a time ? [I]0-i am sure it is what [dear papa]303-dear papa would have wished — — " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " cried [Mrs John]89-mrs john impulsively , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i know it is natural [you]119-lucilla should cry for [[your]119-lucilla father]4671-your father ; but when [you]119-lucilla know all,—you that never knew what it was to be without money — [that never were straitened even]3977-that never were straitened even , or obliged to give up things , like [most other young women]3978-most other young women . Oh , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [they]3980-they said [I]0-i was to prepare [you]119-lucilla , but how can [I]0-i prepare [you]119-lucilla ? [I]0-i feel as if [I]0-i never could forgive [[my]0-i brother - in - law]3632-my brother - in - law ; that [he]3632-my brother - in - law should bring [you]119-lucilla up like this , and then — — " "[3632-my brother - in - law] What is it ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , drying [her]88-miss marjoribanks tears . "[3632-my brother - in - law] If it is anything new , tell [me]0-i , but do n't speak so of — of —— What is it ? say it right out . " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima solemnly , "[119-lucilla] [you]119-lucilla think [you]119-lucilla have a great deal of courage , and now is [your]119-lucilla time to show it . [He]3632-my brother - in - law has left [you]119-lucilla without a farthing — [he]3632-my brother - in - law that was always thought to be so rich . It is quite true what [I]0-i am saying . [He]3632-my brother - in - law has gone and died and left nothing , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Now [I]0-i have told [you]119-lucilla ; and oh , [[my]0-i poor , dear , injured child]3982-my poor , dear , injured child , " cried [Mrs John]89-mrs john , with fervour , "[0-i] as long as [I]0-i have [a home]6459-a home there will be room in [it]6459-a home for [you]119-lucilla . " But [Lucilla]119-lucilla put [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt away softly when [she]7102-her aunt was about to fall upon [her]7102-her aunt neck . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was struck dumb ; [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart seemed to stop beating for the moment . "[0-i] It is quite impossible — it can not be true , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , and gave a gasp to recover [her]88-miss marjoribanks breath . Then [Mrs John]89-mrs john came down upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks with facts , proving it to be true — showing how [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's money was invested , and how it had been lost . [She]89-mrs john made a terrible muddle of it , no doubt , but [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not very clear about business details any more than [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt , and [she]119-lucilla did not move nor say a word while the long , involved , endless narrative went on . [She]119-lucilla kept saying it was impossible in [her]119-lucilla heart for half of the time , and then [she]119-lucilla crept nearer the fire and shivered , and said nothing even to [herself]119-lucilla , and did not even seem to listen , but knew that it must be true . It would be vain to attempt to say that it was not a terrible blow to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; [her]119-lucilla strength was weakened already by grief and solitude and want of food , for [she]119-lucilla could not find it in [her]119-lucilla heart to go on eating [her]119-lucilla ordinary meals as if nothing had happened ; and all of a sudden [she]119-lucilla felt the cold seize [her]119-lucilla , and drew closer and closer to the fire . The thoughts which [she]119-lucilla had been thinking in spite of [herself]119-lucilla , and for which [she]119-lucilla had so greatly condemned [herself]119-lucilla , went out with a sudden distinctness , as if it had been a lamp going out and leaving [the room]395-the room in darkness , and a sudden sense of utter gloom and cold and bewildering uncertainty came over [Lucilla]119-lucilla . When [she]119-lucilla lifted [her]119-lucilla eyes from the fire , into which [she]119-lucilla had been gazing , it almost surprised [her]119-lucilla to find [herself]119-lucilla still in [this warm room where there was every appliance for comfort]7752-this warm room where there was every appliance for comfort , and where [her]119-lucilla entire wardrobe of new mourning — everything , as [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima said , that [a woman]4411-a woman could desire — was piled up on the bed . It was impossible that [she]119-lucilla could be [a penniless creature , left on [her]119-lucilla own resources , without [father]2728-father or [supporter or revenue]7756-supporter or revenue]7754-a penniless creature , left on her own resources , without father or supporter or revenue ; and yet — good heavens ! could it be true ? "[0-i] If it is true , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[230-aunt jemima] [I]0-i must try to bear it ; but [my]0-i poor head feels all queer . [I]0-i 'd rather not think any more about it to - night . " "[0-i] How can [you]0-i help thinking about it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " cried [Mrs John]89-mrs john . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i can think of nothing else ; and [I]0-i am not so much concerned as [you]0-i . " Upon which [Lucilla]119-lucilla rose and kissed [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , though [her]119-lucilla head was all confused and [she]119-lucilla had noises in [her]119-lucilla ears . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [we]3984-we are much like [each other]679-each other , [you]0-i know , " [she]119-lucilla said . "[0-i] Did [you]0-i hear how [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was ? [I]0-i am sure [she]96-mrs chiley will be very sorry ; " and with that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks softened , and felt a little comforted , and cried again — not for the money , but for [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father . "[96-mrs chiley] If [you]0-i are going [downstairs]302-downstairs , [I]0-i think [I]0-i will come down to tea , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " [she]119-lucilla said . But after [Mrs John]89-mrs john had gone away full of wonder at [her]89-mrs john philosophy , [Lucilla]119-lucilla drew close to the fire again and took [her]119-lucilla head between [her]119-lucilla hands and tried to think what it meant . Could it be true ? Instead of [the heiress]7758-the heiress , in a good position , who could go abroad or anywhere , and do anything [she]119-lucilla liked , was it possible that [she]119-lucilla was only [a penniless single woman]7759-a penniless single woman with [nobody to look to , and nothing to live on]7760-nobody to look to , and nothing to live on ? Such an extraordinary incomprehensible revolution might well make [any one]4391-any one feel giddy . [The solid house]7762-the solid house and [the comfortable room]7763-the comfortable room , and [her]119-lucilla own sober brain , which was not in the way of being put off its balance , seemed to turn round and round as [she]119-lucilla looked into the fire . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not one to throw the blame upon [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father , as [Mrs John]89-mrs john had done . On the contrary [she]119-lucilla was sorry , profoundly sorry for [him]292-her father , and made such a picture to [herself]119-lucilla of what [his]292-her father feelings must have been , when [he]292-her father went into [[his]292-her father room]741-his room that night and knew that all [his]292-her father hard - earned fortune was gone , that it made [her]119-lucilla weep the deepest tears for [him]292-her father that [she]119-lucilla had yet shed . "[230-aunt jemima] [Poor papa]4396-poor papa ! " [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla ; and as [she]119-lucilla was not much given to employing [her]119-lucilla imagination in this way , and realising the feeling of [others]2591-others , the effect was all the greater now . If [he]292-her father had but told [her]119-lucilla , and put off a share of the burden from [his]292-her father own shoulders on to [hers]119-lucilla who could have borne it ! but [the Doctor]326-the doctor had never done justice to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's qualities . This , amid [her]119-lucilla general sense of confusion and dizziness and insecurity , was the only clear thought that struck [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and that it was very cold and must be freezing outside ; and how did [the poor people]6413-the poor people manage who had not all [her]119-lucilla present advantages ? [She]119-lucilla tried to put away this revelation from [her]119-lucilla , as [she]119-lucilla had said to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , and keep it for a little at arm 's length , and get a night 's rest in the meantime , and so be able to bring a clear head to the contemplation of it to - morrow , which was the most judicious thing to do . But when the mind has been stimulated by such a shock , [Solomon]249-solomon [himself]249-solomon , [one]4465-one would suppose , could scarcely , however clearly [he]249-solomon might perceive what was best , take the judicious passive way . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla got up from where [she]119-lucilla was crouching before the fire , [she]119-lucilla felt so giddy that [she]119-lucilla could scarcely stand . [Her]119-lucilla head was all queer , as [she]119-lucilla had said , and [she]119-lucilla had a singing in [her]119-lucilla ears . [She]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla seemed to have changed along with [her]119-lucilla position . An hour or two before , [she]119-lucilla could have answered for [her]119-lucilla own steadiness and self - possession in almost any circumstances , but now the blood seemed to be running a race in [her]119-lucilla veins , and the strangest noises hummed in [her]119-lucilla ears . [She]119-lucilla felt ashamed of [her]119-lucilla weakness , but [she]119-lucilla could not help it ; and then [she]119-lucilla was weak with grief and excitement and comparative fasting , which told for something , probably , in [her]119-lucilla inability to bear so unlooked - for a blow . But [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks thought it was best to go down to [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room for tea , as [she]119-lucilla had said . To see everything just as it had been , utterly indifferent and unconscious of what had happened , made [her]119-lucilla cry , and relieved [her]119-lucilla giddiness by reviving [her]119-lucilla grief ; and then the next minute a bewildering wonder seized [her]119-lucilla as to what would become of [this drawing - room]7771-this drawing - room , the scene of [her]119-lucilla triumphs — who would live in it , and whom the things would go to — which made [her]119-lucilla sick , and brought back the singing in [her]119-lucilla ears . But on the whole [she]119-lucilla took tea very quietly with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who kept breaking into continual snatches of lamentation , but was always checked by [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's composed looks . If [she]119-lucilla had not heard this extraordinary news , which made [the world]331-the world turn round with [her]119-lucilla , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would have felt that soft hush of exhaustion and grief subdued which , when the grief is not too urgent , comes after all is over ; and even now [she]119-lucilla felt a certain comfort in the warm firelight and the change out of [[her]119-lucilla own room]301-her own room — where [she]119-lucilla had been living shut up , with the blinds down , and the black dresses everywhere about , for so many dreary days . [John Brown]159-john brown , who had charge of [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's affairs , came next day and explained everything to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [The lawyer]7774-the lawyer had had one short interview with [[his]7774-the lawyer client]7775-his client after the news came , and [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had borne it like [a man]285-a man . [His]3988-he face had changed a little , and [he]3988-he had sat down , which [he]3988-he was not in the habit of doing , and drawn a kind of shivering long breath ; and then [he]3988-he had said , "[4396-poor papa] [Poor Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " to [himself]3988-he . This was all [Mr Brown]115-mr cavendish could say about the effect the shock had on [the Doctor]326-the doctor . And there was something in this very scanty information which gave [Lucilla]119-lucilla a new pang of sorrow and consolation . "[3988-he] And [he]3988-he patted [me]0-i on the shoulder that last night , " [she]119-lucilla said , with tender tears ; and felt [she]119-lucilla had never loved [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father so well in all [her]119-lucilla life — which is one of the sweeter uses of death which [many]7779-many must have experienced , but which belonged to a more exquisite and penetrating kind of emotion than was common to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[3988-he] [I]0-i thought [he]3988-he looked a little broken when [he]3988-he went out , " said [Mr Brown]115-mr cavendish , "[3988-he] but full of pluck and spirit , as [he]3988-he always was . ' [I]0-i am making a good deal of money , and [I]0-i may live long enough to lay by a little still , ' were the last words [he]3988-he said to [me]0-i . [I]0-i remember [he]3988-he put a kind of emphasis on the may . Perhaps [he]3988-he knew [he]3988-he was not so strong as [he]3988-he looked . [He]3988-he was [a good man]4891-a good man , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and there is [nobody]4434-nobody that has not some kind thing to tell of [him]3988-he , " said [the lawyer]7774-the lawyer , with a certain moisture in [his]7774-the lawyer eyes ; for there was [nobody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford who did not miss [the old Doctor]971-the old doctor]7781-nobody in carlingford who did not miss the old doctor , and [John Brown]159-john brown was very tender - hearted in [his]159-john brown way . "[4434-nobody] But [nobody]4434-nobody can know what [a good father]3992-a good father [he]3988-he was , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a sob ; and [she]119-lucilla meant it with all [her]119-lucilla heart , thinking chiefly of [his]3988-he hand on [her]119-lucilla shoulder that last night , and of [the "[4434-nobody] Poor Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " in [[John Brown]159-john brown 's office]7783-john brown 's office ; though , after all , perhaps , it was not chiefly as [a tender father]7784-a tender father that [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks shone , though [he]3988-he gave [[his]3988-he daughter]286-his daughter all [she]286-his daughter wanted or asked for . [Her]119-lucilla grief was so true , and so little tinctured by any of that indignation over the unexpected loss , which [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had not been able to conceal , that [John Brown]159-john brown was quite touched , and felt [his]3988-he heart warm to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]3988-he explained it all very fully to [her]119-lucilla when [she]119-lucilla was composed enough to understand [him]3988-he ; and as [he]3988-he went through all the details the giddiness came back , and once more [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt [the world]331-the world running round , and heard [his]3988-he statement through the noises in [her]119-lucilla ears . All this settled down , however , into a certain distinctness as [John Brown]159-john brown , who was very clear - headed and good at making a concise statement , went on ; and gradually the gyrations became slower and slower , and [the great universe]7787-the great universe became solid once more , and held to its moorings under [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's feet , and [she]119-lucilla ceased to hear that supernatural hum and buzz . The vague shadows of chaos and ruin dispersed , and through them [she]119-lucilla saw once more the real aspect of things . [She]119-lucilla was not quite penniless . There was [the house]339-the house , which was [a very good house]7789-a very good house , and some little corners and scraps of money in the Funds , which were [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's very own , and could not be lost ; and last of all there was the business — the best practice in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and entire command of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . "[4434-nobody] But what does that matter ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[4434-nobody] if [poor papa]4396-poor papa had retired indeed , as [I]0-i used to beg [him]4396-poor papa to do , and parted with it —— But [everybody]300-everybody has begun to send for [Dr Rider]200-dr rider already , " [she]119-lucilla said , in an aggrieved voice ; and then for the first time [John Brown]159-john brown remembered , to [his]159-john brown confusion , that there was once said to be "[300-everybody] something between " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks and [Dr Rider]200-dr rider ; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way . "[200-dr rider] Yes , " [he]159-john brown said , "[200-dr rider] and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in [another man]3995-another man ; but [Rider]200-dr rider is [a very honourable young fellow]3996-a very honourable young fellow , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks — — " "[88-miss marjoribanks] [He]200-dr rider is not so very young , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[200-dr rider] [He]200-dr rider is quite as old as [I]0-i am , though [no one]281-no one ever would think so . [I]0-i am sure [he]200-dr rider is honourable , but what has that to do with it ? And [I]0-i do think [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley might have done without — [anybody else]1725-anybody else : for a day or two , considering when it was — — " And here [she]119-lucilla stopped to cry , unreasonably , but yet very naturally ; for it did feel hard that in [the house to which [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's last visit]7790-the house to which dr marjoribanks 's last visit had been paid , [another doctor]7791-another doctor should have been called in next day . "[1725-anybody else] What [I]0-i meant to say , " said [John Brown]159-john brown , "[0-i] was , that [Dr Rider]200-dr rider , though [he]200-dr rider is not rich , and could not pay a large sum of money down , would be very glad to make some arrangement . [He]200-dr rider is very anxious about it , and [he]200-dr rider seemed [himself]200-dr rider to think that if [you]3999-you knew [his]200-dr rider circumstances [you]3999-you would not be disinclined to —— But as [I]0-i did not at all know — — " [Lucilla]119-lucilla caught , as it were , and met , and forced to face [her]3999-you , [[her]119-lucilla informant]7792-her informant 's embarrassed , hesitating look . "[3999-you] [You]3999-you say this , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[3999-you] because [people]505-people used to say there was something between [us]4001-us , and [you]3999-you think [I]0-i may have some feeling about it . But there never was anything between [us]4001-us . [Anybody with a quarter of an eye]4002-anybody with a quarter of an eye could have seen that [he]200-dr rider was going out of [his]200-dr rider senses about [that little Australian girl]4003-that little australian girl . And [I]0-i am rather fond of [men that are in love]4004-men that are in love — it shows [they]4004-men that are in love have some good in [them]4004-men that are in love . But it is dreadful to talk of such things now , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a sigh of self - reproach . "[3999-you] If [Dr Rider]200-dr rider has any arrangement to propose , [I]0-i should like to give [him]200-dr rider the preference , please . [You]3999-you see [they]4005-they have begun to send for [him]200-dr rider already in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . " "[4005-they] [I]0-i will do whatever [you]3999-you think proper , " said [John Brown]159-john brown , who was rather scared , and very much impressed by [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's candour . [Dr Rider]200-dr rider had been [the first love of [[Mr Brown]115-mr cavendish 's own wife]7794-mr brown 's own wife]7793-the first love of mr brown 's own wife , and [the lawyer]7774-the lawyer had a curious kind of satisfaction in thinking that [this silly young fellow]7796-this silly young fellow had thus lost [two admirable women]7797-two admirable women , and that probably [the little Australian]7798-the little australian was equally inferior to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks and [Mrs Brown]250-mrs brown . [He]200-dr rider ought to have been grateful that [Dr Rider]200-dr rider had left [the latter lady]7799-the latter lady to [his]200-dr rider own superior discrimination — and so [he]200-dr rider was ; and yet it gave [him]200-dr rider a certain odd satisfaction to think that [the Doctor]326-the doctor was not so happy as [he]200-dr rider might have been . [He]200-dr rider went away fully warranted to receive [Dr Rider]200-dr rider 's proposition , and even , to a certain extent , to decide upon it — and [Lucilla]119-lucilla threw [herself]119-lucilla back in [her]119-lucilla chair in [the silent drawing - room]7801-the silent drawing - room , from which [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had discreetly withdrawn , and began to think over the reality of [her]119-lucilla position as [she]119-lucilla now saw it for the first time . The sense of bewildering revolution and change was over ; for , strangely enough , the greater a change is the more easily the mind , after the first shock , accepts and gets accustomed to it . It was over , and [the world]331-the world felt steady once more under [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's feet , and [she]119-lucilla sat down , not precisely amid the ruins of [her]119-lucilla happiness , but still in the presence of [many an imagination overthrown]7803-many an imagination overthrown , to look at [her]119-lucilla real position . It was not , after all , utter poverty , misery , and destitution , as at the first glance [she]119-lucilla had believed . According to what [John Brown]159-john brown had said , and a rapid calculation which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had [herself]119-lucilla made in passing , something approaching two hundred a year would be left to [her]119-lucilla — just [a small single woman]7804-a small single woman 's revenue , as [she]119-lucilla thought to [herself]119-lucilla . Two hundred a year ! All at once there came into [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind a sudden vision of [the two [Miss Ravenswoods]251-miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over [[Elsworthy]252-elsworthy 's shop]7806-elsworthy 's shop , facing into [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , and who had kept [[a lady]4506-a lady 's maid]7808-a lady 's maid]7805-the two miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over elsworthy 's shop , facing into grange lane , and who had kept a lady 's maid , and asked [the best people in [the place]770-the place]7809-the best people in the place to tea , upon a very similar income , and how [their]7805-the two miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over elsworthy 's shop , facing into grange lane , and who had kept a lady 's maid achievements had been held up to [everybody]300-everybody as a model of what genteel economy could do . [She]119-lucilla thought of [them]7805-the two miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over elsworthy 's shop , facing into grange lane , and who had kept a lady 's maid , and [her]119-lucilla heart sank within [her]119-lucilla ; for it was not in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's nature to live without a sphere , nor to disjoin [herself]119-lucilla from [her]119-lucilla fellow - creatures , nor to give up entirely the sovereign position [she]119-lucilla had held for so many years . Whatever [she]119-lucilla might ultimately do , it was clear that , in the meantime , [she]119-lucilla could not make up [her]119-lucilla mind to any such giving up of the battle as that . And then there was [the house]339-the house . [She]119-lucilla might let [it]339-the house to [the Riders]7813-the riders , and add probably another hundred a year to [her]119-lucilla income ; for though [it]339-the house was [an excellent house]7814-an excellent house , and worth more than a hundred a year , still there was no competition for [houses in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7815-houses in grange lane , and [the new Doctor]7816-the new doctor was [the only probable tenant]7817-the only probable tenant . And , to tell the truth , though [Lucilla]119-lucilla was very reasonable , it went to [her]119-lucilla heart at the present moment to think of letting [the house]339-the house to [the new Doctor]7816-the new doctor , and having [the patients]7820-the patients come as usual , and the lamp lighted as of old , and nothing changed except the central figure of all . [She]119-lucilla ought to have been above such sentimental ideas when a whole hundred pounds a year was in question ; but [she]119-lucilla was not , which of itself was a strange phenomenon . If [she]119-lucilla could have made up [her]119-lucilla mind to that , there were a great many things that [she]119-lucilla might have done . [She]119-lucilla might still have gone abroad , and to some extent taken a limited share in what was going on in [some section of English society on [the Continent]983-the continent]7821-some section of english society on the continent . Or [she]119-lucilla might have gone to one of [the mild centres of a similar kind of life in [England]33-england]7823-the mild centres of a similar kind of life in england . But such a prospect did not offer many attractions to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . If [she]119-lucilla had been rich , it would have been different . Thus there gradually dawned upon [her]119-lucilla the germ of the plan [she]119-lucilla ultimately adopted , and which was the only one that commended itself to [her]119-lucilla feelings . Going away was expensive and troublesome at the best ; and even at [[Elsworthy]252-elsworthy 's]7824-elsworthy 's , if [she]119-lucilla could have made up [her]119-lucilla mind to such an expedient , [she]119-lucilla would have been charged a pound a week for [the rooms]733-the rooms alone , not to speak of all kinds of extras , and never having the satisfaction of feeling [yourself]7826-yourself in [your]7826-yourself own place . Under all the circumstances , it was impressed upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind that [her]119-lucilla natural course was to stay still where [she]119-lucilla was , and make no change . Why should [she]119-lucilla make any change ? [The house]339-the house was [her]119-lucilla own , and did not cost anything , and if [Nancy]102-nancy would but stand by [her]119-lucilla and [one good maid]7828-one good maid —— It was a venture ; but still [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt as if [she]119-lucilla might be equal to it . Though [she]119-lucilla was [no mathematician]7829-no mathematician , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was very clever at mental arithmetic in a practical sort of way . [She]119-lucilla put down lines upon lines of figures in [her]119-lucilla head while [she]119-lucilla sat musing in [her]119-lucilla chair , and worked them out with wonderful skill and speed and accuracy . And the more [she]119-lucilla thought of it , the more it seemed to [her]119-lucilla that this was the thing to do . Why should [she]119-lucilla retreat and leave [her]119-lucilla native soil and [the neighbourhood of all [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends]7830-the neighbourhood of all her friends because [she]119-lucilla was poor and in trouble ? [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not ashamed of being poor — nor even frightened by it , now that [she]119-lucilla understood what it was — any more than [she]119-lucilla would have been frightened , after the first shock , had [her]119-lucilla poverty even been much more absolute . [She]119-lucilla was standing alone at this moment as upon [a little island of as yet undisturbed seclusion and calm]7832-a little island of as yet undisturbed seclusion and calm , and [she]119-lucilla knew very well that outside a perfect sea of good advice would surge round [her]119-lucilla as soon as [she]119-lucilla was visible . In these circumstances [Lucilla]119-lucilla took by instinct the only wise course : [she]119-lucilla made up [her]119-lucilla mind there and then with a perfect unanimity which is seldom to be gained when [counsellors]7833-counsellors are admitted . And what [she]119-lucilla decided upon , as was to be expected from [her]119-lucilla character , was not to fly from [her]119-lucilla misfortune and the scene of it , but to confront fate and take up [her]119-lucilla lawful burden and stay still in [[her]119-lucilla own house]5690-her own house . It was the wisest and the easiest , and at the same time the most heroic course to adopt , and [she]119-lucilla knew beforehand that it was one which would be approved of by [nobody]4434-nobody . All this [Lucilla]119-lucilla steadily faced and considered and made up [her]119-lucilla mind to while [she]119-lucilla sat alone ; although silence and solitude and desolation seemed to have suddenly come in and taken possession all around [her]119-lucilla of [the once gay and brilliant room]7836-the once gay and brilliant room . [She]119-lucilla had just made [her]119-lucilla final decision when [she]119-lucilla was rejoined by [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt , who , [everybody]300-everybody said , was at this trying moment like [a mother]4424-a mother to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Yet [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , too , had changed a little since [[her]230-aunt jemima brother - in - law]7091-her brother - in - law 's death . [She]230-aunt jemima was very fond of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , and meant every word [she]230-aunt jemima had said about giving [her]88-miss marjoribanks [a home]6459-a home , and still meant it . But [she]230-aunt jemima did not feel so certain now as [she]230-aunt jemima had done about [Tom]117-tom 's love for [[his]117-tom cousin]917-his cousin , nor at all anxious to have [him]117-tom come [home]287-home just at this moment ; and for another thing , [she]230-aunt jemima had got a way of prowling about [the house]339-the house and looking at the furniture in a speculative , auctioneering sort of way . "[3999-you] It must be all sold , of course , " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had said to [herself]0-i , "[0-i] and [I]0-i may as well look what things would suit [me]0-i ; there is a little chiffonier that [I]0-i have always wanted for [[my]0-i drawing - room]4006-my drawing - room , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla would like to see a few of the old things about [her]119-lucilla , [poor dear]4981-poor dear . " With this idea [Mrs John]89-mrs john gave [herself]89-mrs john a great deal of unnecessary fatigue , and gave much offence to [the servants]4432-the servants by making pilgrimages all over [the house]339-the house , turning up at the most unlikely places and poking about in [the least frequented rooms]7847-the least frequented rooms . It was a perfectly virtuous and even amiable thing to do , for it was better , as [she]230-aunt jemima reasoned , that [they]4432-the servants should go to [her]230-aunt jemima than to [a stranger]4528-a stranger , and it would be nice for [Lucilla]119-lucilla to feel that [she]119-lucilla had some of the old things about [her]119-lucilla ; but then such delicate motives are seldom appreciated by [the homely critics]7849-the homely critics [downstairs]302-downstairs . It was with something of this same air that [she]230-aunt jemima came into [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , where [Lucilla]119-lucilla was . [She]230-aunt jemima could not help laying [her]230-aunt jemima hand in a suggestive sort of way on a small table which [she]230-aunt jemima had to pass , as if [she]230-aunt jemima were saying to [herself]230-aunt jemima ( as indeed [she]230-aunt jemima was saying ) , "[4009-he] The veneer has been broken off at that side , and the foot is mended ; it will bring very little ; and yet it looks well when [you]4008-you do n't look too close . " Such were the ideas with which [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's mind was filled . But yet [she]230-aunt jemima came forward with a great deal of sympathy and curiosity , and forgot about the furniture in presence of [[her]230-aunt jemima afflicted niece]7852-her afflicted niece . "[4009-he] Did [he]4009-he tell [you]4008-you anything , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john ; "[4009-he] of course [he]4009-he must have told [you]4008-you something — but anything satisfactory , [I]0-i mean . " "[4009-he] [I]0-i do n't know if [you]0-i can call it satisfactory , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a sudden rush of softer thoughts ; "[0-i] but it was a comfort to hear it . [He]4009-he told [me]0-i something about [dear papa]303-dear papa , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima . After [he]4009-he had heard of that , [you]4008-you know — all that [he]4009-he said was , [Poor Lucilla]119-lucilla ! And do n't [you]4008-you remember how [he]4009-he put [his]4009-he hand on [my]0-i shoulder that last night ? [I]0-i am so — so — glad [he]4009-he did it , " sobbed [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . It may be supposed it was an abrupt transition from [her]88-miss marjoribanks calculations ; but after all it was only a different branch of the same subject ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla in all [her]119-lucilla life had never before shed such poignant and tender tears . "[4009-he] [He]4009-he might well say , [Poor Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " said [Mrs John—"brought]253-mrs john—"brought[119-lucilla] up as [you]4008-you have been , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear ; and did not [you]4008-you hear anything more important?—I mean , more important in a worldly point of view , " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima added , correcting [herself]230-aunt jemima , "[119-lucilla] of course , it must be the greatest comfort to hear something about [[your]4008-you poor papa]4012-your poor papa . " And then [Lucilla]119-lucilla unfolded [John Brown]159-john brown 's further particulars to [[her]119-lucilla surprised hearer]7853-her surprised hearer . [Mrs John]89-mrs john lived upon a smallish income [herself]89-mrs john , and [she]89-mrs john was not so contemptuous of the two hundred a year . "[119-lucilla] And [the house]339-the house , " [she]89-mrs john said—"the[119-lucilla] [house]598-house would bring [you]4008-you in another hundred , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [The Riders]7813-the riders , [I]0-i am sure , would take it directly , and perhaps a great part of the furniture too . Three hundred would not be so bad for [a single woman]3939-a single woman . Did [you]4008-you say anything about the furniture , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear ? " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima added , half regretfully , for [she]230-aunt jemima did feel that [she]230-aunt jemima would be sorry to lose that chiffonier . "[4008-you] [I]0-i think [I]0-i shall stay in [the house]339-the house , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[4008-you] [you]4008-you may think it silly , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , but [I]0-i was born in [it]339-the house , and — — " "[0-i] Stay in [the house]339-the house ! " [Mrs John]89-mrs john said , with a gasp . [She]89-mrs john did not think it silly , but simple madness , and so [she]89-mrs john told [[her]89-mrs john niece]1267-her niece . If [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not make up [her]119-lucilla mind to [[Elsworthy]252-elsworthy 's]7824-elsworthy 's , there was [Brighton]65-brighton and Bath and [Cheltenham]66-cheltenham , and a hundred other places where [a single woman]3939-a single woman might be very comfortable on three hundred a year . And to lose a third part of [her]119-lucilla income for a piece of sentiment was so utterly unlike any conception [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had ever formed of [[her]230-aunt jemima niece]1267-her niece . It was unlike [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but there are times of life when even [the most reasonable people]7858-the most reasonable people are inconsistent . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [she]119-lucilla felt it was open to grave criticism , felt only more confirmed in [her]119-lucilla resolution by [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt 's remarks . [She]119-lucilla heard a voice [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima could not hear , and that voice said , Stay ! It must be allowed that [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's decision caused very general surprise in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , where [people]505-people had been disposed to think that [she]119-lucilla would be rather glad , now that things were so changed , to get away . To be sure it was not known for some time ; but [everybody]300-everybody 's idea was that , being thus left alone in [the world]331-the world , and in circumstances so reduced , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks naturally would go to live with [somebody]312-somebody . Perhaps with [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt , who had something , though [she]7102-her aunt was not rich ; perhaps , after a little , to visit about among [[her]7102-her aunt friends]1868-her friends , of whom [she]7102-her aunt had so many . [Nobody]4434-nobody doubted that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would abdicate at once , and a certain uneasy , yet delicious , sense of freedom had already stolen into the hearts of [some of [the ladies in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7868-the ladies in grange lane]7867-some of the ladies in grange lane . [They]505-people lamented , it is true , the state of chaos into which everything would fall , and the dreadful loss [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would be to society ; but still , freedom is a noble thing , and [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's subjects]7869-lucilla 's subjects contemplated [their]7869-lucilla 's subjects emancipation with a certain guilty delight . It was , at the same time , a most fertile subject of discussion in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and gave rise to all those lively speculations and consultations , and oft - renewed comparing of notes , which take the place of bets in [the feminine community]7870-the feminine community . The [Carlingford]3-carlingford ladies as good as betted upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla , whether [she]119-lucilla would go with [[her]7102-her aunt aunt]7102-her aunt , or pay [Mrs Beverley]235-mrs beverley a visit at [the Deanery]7872-the deanery , or retire to [Mount Pleasant]2-mount pleasant for a little , where those good old [Miss Blounts]142-the miss blounts were so fond of [her]119-lucilla . Each of these opinions had [its backers]7873-its backers , if it is not profane to say so ; and the discussion which of [them]505-people [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would choose waxed very warm . It almost put the election out of [people]505-people 's heads ; and indeed the election had been sadly damaged in interest and social importance by the sad and most unexpected event which had just happened in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . But when the fact was really known , it would be difficult to describe the sense of guilt and horror which filled many innocent bosoms . The bound of freedom had been premature — liberty and equality had not come yet , notwithstanding that too early unwise élan of republican satisfaction . It was true that [she]119-lucilla was in deep mourning , and that for a year , at least , society must be left to [its]7875-its own devices ; and it was true , also , that [she]119-lucilla was poor — which might naturally be supposed a damper upon [her]119-lucilla energies — but , at the same time , [Carlingford]3-carlingford knew [[its]3-carlingford [Lucilla]119-lucilla]7876-its lucilla . As long as [she]119-lucilla remained in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , even though retired and in crape , [the constitutional monarch]7877-the constitutional monarch was still present among [[her]119-lucilla subjects]663-her subjects ; and [nobody]4434-nobody could usurp [her]119-lucilla place or show that utter indifference to [her]119-lucilla regulations which [some revolutionaries]7880-some revolutionaries had dreamed of . Such an idea would have gone direct in the face of the British Constitution , and the sense of [the community]1480-the community would have been dead against it . But [everybody who had speculated upon [her]119-lucilla proceedings]7882-everybody who had speculated upon her proceedings disapproved of [Lucilla]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla most unlooked - for resolution . [Some]645-some could not think how [she]119-lucilla could bear it , staying on there when everything was so changed ; and [some]645-some said it was a weakness [they]645-some could never have believed to exist in [her]119-lucilla ; and [some]645-some — for there are [spiteful people everywhere]7886-spiteful people everywhere — breathed the names of [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish and [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , [the rival candidates]7887-the rival candidates , and hinted that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had something in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind to justify [her]88-miss marjoribanks lingering . If [Lucilla]119-lucilla had not been supported by a conscious sense of rectitude , [she]119-lucilla must have broken down before this universal disapprobation . Not a soul in [the world]331-the world except one supported [her]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla resolution , and that was perhaps , of all others , [the one least likely to be able to judge]7889-the one least likely to be able to judge . And it was not for want of opportunity to go elsewhere . [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , as has been seen , did not lose an instant in offering the shelter of [[her]230-aunt jemima house]2364-her house to [[her]230-aunt jemima niece]1267-her niece ; and [Mrs Beverley]235-mrs beverley wrote the longest , kindest , most incoherent letter begging [[her]235-mrs beverley dear]274-her dear [Lucilla]119-lucilla to come to [her]235-mrs beverley immediately for a long visit , and adding , that though [she]119-lucilla had to go out a good deal into society , [she]119-lucilla need n't mind , for that everything [she]119-lucilla could think of would be done to make [her]119-lucilla comfortable ; to which [Dr Beverley]254-dr beverley [himself]254-dr beverley , who was now [a dean]5298-a dean , added an equally kind postscript , begging [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to make [her]4020-her home at [the Deanery]7872-the deanery "[4020-her] until [she]4020-her saw how things were to be . " "[4020-her] [He]4021-he would have found [me]0-i a place , perhaps , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , when [she]119-lucilla folded up the letter — and this was a terrible mode of expression to the genteel ears of [Mrs John]89-mrs john . "[4021-he] [I]0-i wish [you]0-i would not use such words , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima ; "[0-i] even if [you]0-i had been as poor as [you]0-i thought , [[my]0-i house]5037-my house would always have been [a home for [you]0-i]4024-a home for you . Thank Heaven [I]0-i have enough for both ; [you]0-i never needed to have thought , under any circumstances , of taking a — a situation . It is a thing [I]0-i could never have consented to,"—which was a very handsome thing of [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima to say . "[4025-aunt] Thank [you]0-i , [aunt]4025-aunt , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , but [she]119-lucilla sighed ; for , though it was very kind , what was [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to have done with [herself]88-miss marjoribanks in such a dowager establishment ? And then [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley came in , who had also [his]103-colonel chiley proposal to make . "[4026-she] [She]4026-she sent [me]0-i , " [the Colonel]595-the colonel said ; "[4026-she] it 's been a sad business for [us]4027-us all , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; [I]0-i do n't know when [I]0-i have felt anything more ; and as for [her]4026-she , [you]0-i know , [she]4026-she has never held up [her]4026-she head since — — " "[4026-she] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said , unable to resist the old affection ; "[96-mrs chiley] and yet [I]0-i heard [she]4026-she had sent for [Dr Rider]200-dr rider directly , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added . [She]119-lucilla knew it was quite natural , and perhaps quite necessary , but then it did seem hard that [[his]200-dr rider own friends]7896-his own friends should be the first to replace [[her]4026-she dear papa]366-her dear papa . "[4026-she] It was [I]0-i did that , " said [the Colonel]595-the colonel . "[0-i] What was [a man]285-a man to do ? [I]0-i was horribly cut up , but [I]0-i could not stand and see [her]4026-she making [herself]4026-she worse ; and [I]0-i said [you]0-i had too much sense to mind — — " "[0-i] So [I]0-i ought , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with penitence , "[0-i] but when [I]0-i remembered where [he]200-dr rider was last , the very last place — — " It was hard upon [the Colonel]595-the colonel to stand by and see [a woman]4411-a woman cry . It was a thing [he]595-the colonel could never stand , as [he]595-the colonel had always said to [[his]595-the colonel wife]345-his wife . [He]595-the colonel took the poker , which was [his]595-the colonel favourite resource , and made one of [his]595-the colonel tremendous dashes at the fire , to give [Lucilla]119-lucilla time to recover [herself]119-lucilla , and then [he]595-the colonel turned to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who sat pensively by : "[4026-she] [She]4026-she sent [me]0-i , " said [the Colonel]595-the colonel , who did not think [[his]595-the colonel wife]345-his wife needed any other name—"not[4026-she] that [I]0-i would not have come of [my]0-i own accord ; [we]4029-we want [Lucilla]119-lucilla to go to [us]4029-we , [you]4030-you see . [I]0-i do n't know what plans [she]4026-she may have been making , but [we]4029-we 're both very fond of [her]4026-she[she]4026-she knows that . [I]0-i think , if [you]4030-you have not settled upon anything , the best that [Lucilla]119-lucilla can do is to come to [us]4029-we . [She]119-lucilla 'll be the same as at [home]287-home , and always [somebody]312-somebody to look after [her]119-lucilla — — " [The old Colonel]2036-the old colonel was standing before the fire , wavering a little on [his]2036-the old colonel long unsteady old legs , and looking wonderfully well preserved , and old and feeble ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [she]119-lucilla was in mourning , was so full of life and force in [her]119-lucilla way . It was a curious sort of protection to offer [her]119-lucilla , and yet it was real protection , and love and succour , though , Heaven knows ! it might not perhaps last out the year . "[312-somebody] [I]0-i am sure , [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , it is a very kind offer , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , "[103-colonel chiley] and [I]0-i would have been thankful if [she]4026-she could have made up [her]4026-she mind to go with [me]0-i . But [I]0-i must say [she]4026-she has taken a very queer notion into [her]4026-she head — a thing [I]0-i should never have expected from [Lucilla]119-lucilla[she]4026-she says [she]4026-she will stay [here]4529-here . " "[4026-she] [Here?—ah]255-here?—ah — eh — what does [she]4026-she mean by here ? " said [the Colonel]595-the colonel . "[4026-she] Here , [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley , in [this great big melancholy house]4034-this great big melancholy house . [I]0-i have been thinking about it , and talking about it till [my]0-i head goes round and round . Unless [she]4026-she were to take [Inmates]256-inmates , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , in a resigned and doleful voice . As for [the Colonel]595-the colonel , [he]595-the colonel was petrified , and for a long time had not a word to say . "[4026-she] [Here!—By Jove]130-jove , [I]0-i think [she]4026-she must have lost [her]4026-she senses , " said [the old soldier]2047-the old soldier . "[4026-she] Why , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i[I]0-i thought — wasn't there something about the money being lost ? [You]119-lucilla could n't keep up [this house]4035-this house under a — fifteen hundred a year at least ; [the Doctor]326-the doctor spent a mint of money;—you must be going out of [your]119-lucilla senses . And to have [all the sick people]4037-all the sick people coming , and the bell ringing of nights . Bless [my]0-i soul ! it would kill [anybody]313-anybody , " said [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley . "[119-lucilla] Put on [your]119-lucilla bonnet , and come out with [me]0-i ; shutting [her]4026-she up here , and letting [her]4026-she cry , and so forth — [I]0-i do n't say it ai n't natural — I'm terribly cut up [myself]0-i whenever [I]0-i think of it ; but it 's been too much for [her]4026-she head , " said [the Colonel]595-the colonel , with anxiety and consternation mingling in [his]595-the colonel face . "[4026-she] Unless [she]4026-she were to take [Inmates]4039-inmates , [you]119-lucilla know , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , in a sepulchral voice . There was something in the word that seemed to carry out to a point of reality much beyond anything [he]595-the colonel had dreamt of , the suggestion [Colonel Chiley]103-colonel chiley had just made . "[4026-she] [Inmates]4039-inmates ! [Lord]4041-lord bless [my]0-i soul ! what do [you]119-lucilla mean , [ma'am]4042-ma'am ? " said [the old soldier]2047-the old soldier . "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , put on [your]119-lucilla bonnet directly , and come and have a little fresh air . [She]4026-she 'll soon be [an inmate]4043-an inmate [herself]4026-she if [we]4044-we leave [her]4026-she here , " [the Colonel]595-the colonel said . [They]4044-we were all very sad and grave , and yet it was a droll scene ; and then [the old hero]7911-the old hero offered [Lucilla]119-lucilla [his]7911-the old hero arm , and led [her]119-lucilla to the door . "[4026-she] [You]119-lucilla 'll find [me]0-i in [the hall]4045-the hall as soon as [you]119-lucilla are ready , " [he]0-i said , in tones half gruff , half tender , and was glad to go [downstairs]302-downstairs , though it was cold , and put on [his]0-i greatcoat with the aid of [Thomas]117-tom , and stand warming the tips of [his]0-i boots at [the hall]4045-the hall fire . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla obeyed [him]0-i without a word ; and it was with [his]0-i unsteady but kind old arm to lean upon that [she]119-lucilla first saw how [the familiar world]7914-the familiar world looked through the mist of this strange change that had come over it , and through the blackness of [her]119-lucilla crape veil . But though [she]119-lucilla succeeded in satisfying [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends that [she]119-lucilla had made up [her]119-lucilla mind , [she]119-lucilla did not secure [their]1868-her friends approval . There were so many objections to [her]119-lucilla plan . "[119-lucilla] If [you]4046-you had been rich even , [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i should have approved of it , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley said , with tears ; "[119-lucilla] and [I]0-i think [we]4047-we could have made [you]4046-you happy [here]4529-here . " So [the good old lady]7916-the good old lady spoke , looking round [[her]7916-the good old lady pretty room , which was so warm and cheery and bright , and where [the Colonel]595-the colonel , neat and precise as if [he]595-the colonel had come out of a box]7917-her pretty room , which was so warm and cheery and bright , and where the colonel , neat and precise as if he had come out of a box , was standing poking the fire . It looked all very solid and substantial , and yet it was as unstable as any gossamer that [the careless passenger]7919-the careless passenger might brush away . [The two good people]7920-the two good people were so old that [they]7920-the two good people had forgotten to remember [they]7920-the two good people were old . But neither did [Lucilla]119-lucilla think of that . This was really what [she]119-lucilla thought and partly said : "[0-i] [I]0-i am in [[my]0-i own house]5397-my own house , that wants no expense nor changing , and [Nancy]102-nancy is getting old , and does not mind standing by [me]0-i . And it is not so much trouble after all keeping everything nice when there is [no gentleman]4050-no gentleman coming in , and nothing else to do . And , besides , [I]0-i do n't mean to be [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla for ever and ever . " This was the general scope , without going into all the details , of what [Lucilla]119-lucilla said . But , at the same time , though [she]119-lucilla was so happy as not to be disturbed in [her]119-lucilla decision , or made uncomfortable , either by lamentation or remonstrance , and had no doubt in [her]119-lucilla mind that [she]119-lucilla was doing right , it was disagreeable to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to go thus in the face of all [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends . [She]119-lucilla went [home]287-home by [herself]119-lucilla , and [the house]339-the house did look dreary from the outside . It was just as [it]339-the house had always been , for [none of [the servants]4432-the servants]7924-none of the servants were dismissed as yet , nor any external change made ; but still a look as if it had fallen asleep — a look as if it too had died somehow , and only pretended to be [a house]2068-a house and [home]287-home — was apparent , in the aspect of [the place]770-the place ; and when [the servants]4432-the servants were gone , and [nobody]4434-nobody remained except [Lucilla]119-lucilla and [[her]119-lucilla faithful [Nancy]102-nancy]7931-her faithful nancy , and [a young maid]7932-a young maid — which must be the furthest limit of [[Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's household]7933-miss marjoribanks 's household , and difficult enough to maintain upon two hundred a year — what would it look like ? This thought was more discouraging than any remonstrances ; and it was with a heavy heart that [Lucilla]119-lucilla re - entered [[her]119-lucilla solitary house]7934-her solitary house . [She]119-lucilla told [Thomas]117-tom to follow [her]119-lucilla [upstairs]362-upstairs ; and when [she]119-lucilla sank , tired , into a chair , and put up [her]119-lucilla veil before commencing to speak to [him]117-tom , it was all [she]119-lucilla could do to keep from crying . The depressing influences of this sad week had told so much on [her]119-lucilla , that [she]119-lucilla was quite fatigued by [her]119-lucilla walk to see [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; and [Thomas]117-tom , too , knew why [he]117-tom had been called , and stood in a formal manner before [her]119-lucilla , with [his]117-tom hands crossed , against the closed door . When [she]119-lucilla put back [her]119-lucilla thick black veil , the last climax of painful change came upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla did not feel as if [she]119-lucilla were [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; so discouraged and depressed and pale , and tired with [her]119-lucilla walk as [she]119-lucilla was , with all sorts of projects and plans so quenched out of [her]119-lucilla ; almost if [she]119-lucilla had been charged with being [somebody else]5385-somebody else , the imputation was one which [she]119-lucilla could not have denied . "[0-i] [Thomas]117-tom , " [she]119-lucilla said faintly , "[117-tom] [I]0-i think [I]0-i ought to speak to [you]117-tom [myself]0-i about all that has happened — [we]4051-we are [such old friends]3088-such old friends , and [you]117-tom have been such [a good kind servant]4053-a good kind servant . [You]117-tom know [I]0-i sha n't be able to keep up — — " "[0-i] And sorry [we]4051-we all was , [Miss]4054-miss , to hear it , " said [Thomas]117-tom , when [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's utterance failed . "[4054-miss] [I]0-i am sure there never was [a better master]4055-a better master , though particular ; and for [a comfortabler house]4056-a comfortabler house — — " "[0-i] If [I]0-i had been as [poor papa]4396-poor papa expected to leave [me]0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , after a little pause , "[0-i] everything would have gone on as usual : but after [your]117-tom long service [here]4529-here , and so many people as know [you]117-tom , [Thomas]117-tom , [you]117-tom will have no difficulty in getting as good a place : and [you]117-tom know that anything [I]0-i can say — — " "[0-i] Thank [you]4054-miss , [Miss]4059-miss , " said [Thomas]117-tom ; and then [he]117-tom made a pause . "[4059-miss] It was not exactly that as [I]0-i was thinking of ; [I]0-i 've set [my]0-i heart , this many a day , on a little business . If [you]4054-miss would be so kind as to speak a word for [me]0-i to [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen as has [the licensing]4061-the licensing . There ai n't [nobody]4434-nobody as knows better how — — " "[4434-nobody] What kind of a business , [Thomas]117-tom ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who cheered up a little in ready interest , and would have been very glad if [she]119-lucilla could have taken a little business too . "[117-tom] Well , [Miss]4063-miss , a kind of [a quiet — public - house]4064-a quiet — public - house , if [I]0-i do n't make too bold to name [it]4065-it , " said [Thomas]117-tom , with a deprecating air—"not[4067-miss] one of [them]4066-them drinking - places , [Miss]4067-miss , as , [I]0-i know , [ladies]581-ladies ca n't abide ; but [many a man]4069-many a man , as is [a very decent man]4070-a very decent man , wants [his]4069-many a man pint o ' beer now and again , and [their]4069-many a man little sort of clubs of a night as well as [the gentlefolks]4071-the gentlefolks ; and it 's [my]0-i opinion , [Miss]4072-miss , as it 's [a man]285-a man 's dooty to see as that sort of thing do n't go too far , and yet as [his]285-a man fellow - creatures has [their]4069-many a man bit of pleasure , " said [Thomas]117-tom , who naturally took the defensive side . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [you]0-i are quite right , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , cheering up more and more , and instinctively , with [her]119-lucilla old statesmanlike breadth of view , throwing a rapid glance upon the subject to see what capabilities there might be in it ; "[0-i] and [I]0-i hope [you]0-i will try always to exercise a good influence — What is all that noise and shouting out of doors ? " "[4074-the candidates] It 's one of [the candidates]4074-the candidates , [Miss]4389-miss , " said [Thomas]117-tom , "[4389-miss] as is [addressing of the bargemen at [the top o ' [Prickett 's Lane]67-prickett 's lane]4077-the top o ' prickett 's lane]4076-addressing of the bargemen at the top o ' prickett 's lane . " "[4076-addressing of the bargemen at the top o ' prickett 's lane] Ah ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and a deep sigh escaped from [her]119-lucilla bosom . "[4076-addressing of the bargemen at the top o ' prickett 's lane] But [you]0-i can not do anything of that kind , [you]0-i know , [Thomas]117-tom , without [a wife]4078-a wife . " "[4079-miss] Yes , [Miss]4079-miss , " said [Thomas]117-tom , with great confusion and embarrassment ; "[4079-miss] that was just what [I]0-i was going to say . [Me]0-i and [Betsy]102-nancy — — " "[102-nancy] [Betsy]102-nancy ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with dismay ; for it had been [Betsy]102-nancy [she]119-lucilla had specially fixed upon as [the handy , willing , cheerful maid who , when there was [no gentleman]4050-no gentleman coming in , and little else to do , might keep even [this big house]7939-this big house in order]7937-the handy , willing , cheerful maid who , when there was no gentleman coming in , and little else to do , might keep even this big house in order . [She]119-lucilla sighed ; but it was not in [her]119-lucilla power , even if [she]119-lucilla had desired it , to put any restriction upon [Betsy]102-nancy 's wishes . And it was not without a momentary envy that [she]119-lucilla received the intelligence . It was life [the housemaid]7940-the housemaid was about to enter on — active life of [her]7940-the housemaid own , with an object and meaning — clogged by [Thomas]117-tom , no doubt , who did not appear to [Lucilla]119-lucilla as the bright spot in the picture — but still independent life ; whereas [[her]119-lucilla mistress]5722-her mistress knew of nothing particularly interesting in [her]5722-her mistress own uncertain future . [She]119-lucilla was roused from [her]119-lucilla momentary meditation by the distant shouts which came from the top of [Prickett 's Lane]67-prickett 's lane , and sighed again , without knowing it , as [she]119-lucilla spoke . "[102-nancy] It 's a pity [you]4080-you had not got [[your]4080-you — little inn]4081-your — little inn , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for the sake of euphony , "[4080-you] six months or a year ago , for then [you]4080-you might have voted for [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , [Thomas]117-tom . [I]0-i had forgotten about the election until now . " "[0-i] Not as that need n't stand in the way , [Miss]4082-miss , " said [Thomas]117-tom eagerly ; "[4082-miss] there 's [[Betsy]102-nancy 's brother]4083-betsy 's brother as has it now , and [he]4083-betsy 's brother ai n't made up [his]4083-betsy 's brother mind about [his]4083-betsy 's brother vote ; and if [he]4083-betsy 's brother knowed as it would be any comfort to [you]4082-miss — — " "[4083-betsy 's brother] Of course it will be a comfort to [me]0-i ! " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks got up from [her]88-miss marjoribanks chair with a sense that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was still not altogether useless in [the world]331-the world . "[4083-betsy 's brother] Go and speak to [him]222-mr ashburton directly , [Thomas]117-tom ; and here 's one of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's colours that [I]0-i made up [myself]0-i ; and tell [him]222-mr ashburton that there can be no doubt [he]222-mr ashburton is [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford ; and send up [Nancy]102-nancy to [me]0-i . And [I]0-i hope [Betsy]102-nancy and [you]117-tom will be very happy , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had been dreadfully down , but [the rebound]7943-the rebound was all the more grateful . "[117-tom] [I]0-i am not done with yet , and , thank [Heaven]136-heaven ! there must always be something to do , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks when [she]88-miss marjoribanks was alone . And [she]88-miss marjoribanks threw off [her]88-miss marjoribanks shawl , and began to make [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room look like itself ; not that it was not perfectly in order , and as neat as [a room]3285-a room could be ; but still the neatness savoured of [Betsy]102-nancy , and not of [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , in five minutes , made it look like [that cosy empire of hospitality and kindness and talk and wit , and everything pleasant , that it used to be]7946-that cosy empire of hospitality and kindness and talk and wit , and everything pleasant , that it used to be ; and then , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had finished , [she]88-miss marjoribanks sat down and had a good cry , which did not do [her]88-miss marjoribanks any harm . Then [Nancy]102-nancy appeared , disturbed in [her]102-nancy preparations for dinner , and with [her]102-nancy arms wrapped in [her]102-nancy apron , looking glum and defiant . [Hers]102-nancy was not the resigned and resourceful preparation for [her]102-nancy fate which had appeared in [Thomas]117-tom . [She]102-nancy came in , and put the door ajar , and leant [her]102-nancy back against the sharp edge . [She]102-nancy might be sent off like the rest , if that was [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla 's meaning — [her]102-nancy that had been in [the house]339-the house off and on for more than thirty years ; but if it was so , at least [she]102-nancy would not give up without unfolding a bit of [her]102-nancy mind . "[136-heaven] Come in , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , drying [her]119-lucilla eyes—"come[136-heaven] in and shut the door ; [you]4085-you had better come and sit down here , [Nancy]102-nancy , for [I]0-i have a great deal to say , and [I]0-i want to speak to [you]4085-you as [a friend]7415-a friend . " [Nancy]102-nancy shut the door , but [she]102-nancy thought to [herself]102-nancy that [she]102-nancy knew what all this meant , and made but a very little movement into [the room]395-the room , looking more forbidding than ever . "[0-i] Thank [you]0-i all the same , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , but [I]0-i ai n't too old to stand , " [she]102-nancy said ; and stood firm to meet the shock , with [her]102-nancy arms folded under [her]102-nancy apron , thinking in [her]102-nancy heart that it was about [one of [the almshouses]7950-the almshouses]7949-one of the almshouses , [her]102-nancy horror and hope , that [[her]102-nancy young mistress]364-her young mistress was going to speak . "[102-nancy] [Nancy]102-nancy , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] [I]0-i want to tell [you]102-nancy what [I]0-i am going to do . [I]0-i have to make up [my]0-i mind for [myself]0-i now . [They]4087-they all go against [me]0-i , and [one]4465-one says [I]0-i should do this and another says [I]0-i should do that ; but [I]0-i do n't think [anybody]313-anybody knows [me]0-i so well as [you]102-nancy do . Do n't stand at the door . [I]0-i want to consult [you]102-nancy as [a friend]7415-a friend . [I]0-i want to ask [you]102-nancy a question , and [you]102-nancy must answer as if [you]102-nancy were before [a judge]4091-a judge[I]0-i have such confidence in [you]102-nancy . " [Nancy]102-nancy 's distrust and defiance gave way a little before this appeal . [She]102-nancy came a step nearer , and let the apron drop from [her]102-nancy folded arms . "[0-i] What is it , [Miss Lucilla?—though]4092-miss lucilla?—though [I]0-i ai n't pretending to be [one to advise]4093-one to advise , " [she]102-nancy said , building a kind of intrenchment round [her]102-nancy with the nearest chairs . "[0-i] [You]102-nancy know how things are changed , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[102-nancy] and that [I]0-i ca n't stay here as [I]0-i used to do . [People]505-people think [I]0-i should go and live with [somebody]312-somebody ; but [I]0-i think , [you]102-nancy know — if [I]0-i was one of [those ladies that have [a faithful old servant]4097-a faithful old servant to stand by [them]4096-those ladies that have a faithful old servant to stand by them]4096-those ladies that have a faithful old servant to stand by them , and never to grumble nor make a fuss , nor go back on the past , nor go in for expensive dishes — one that would n't mind cooking a chop or making a cup of tea , if that was all [we]4098-we could afford — why , [I]0-i think , [Nancy]102-nancy — — " But [Nancy]102-nancy could not hear any more . [She]102-nancy made a little rush forward , with a kind of convulsive chuckling that was half sobbing and half laughter . "[102-nancy] And [me]0-i here ! " cried [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's famous cook]7952-dr marjoribanks 's famous cook , who had spent a fortune on [her]7952-dr marjoribanks 's famous cook gravy - beef alone , and was one of [the most expensive people in [Carlingford—"me]68-carlingford—"me]7953-the most expensive people in carlingford—"me[102-nancy] as has done for [you]102-nancy all [your]102-nancy days ! [me]0-i as would — if it was but a roast potato ! " cried [the devoted woman]7954-the devoted woman . [She]7954-the devoted woman was in such a state of hysterical flutter and excitement that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had to take [her]7954-the devoted woman almost into [her]119-lucilla arms and put [the old woman]7955-the old woman into a chair and bring [her]7954-the devoted woman to , which was an occupation quite in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's way . "[0-i] But [I]0-i shall only have two hundred a year , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] Now do n't be rash ; there will have to be [a maid]4099-a maid to keep things tidy , and that is every farthing [I]0-i shall have . [You]102-nancy used to spend as much in gravy - beef , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a sigh . "[102-nancy] Oh , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , let bygones be bygones , " said [Nancy]102-nancy , with tears . "[119-lucilla] If [I]0-i did , it was n't without many a little something for [them]4100-them as was too poor to buy it for [themselves]4100-them — for [I]0-i never was one as boiled the senses out of a bit of meat ; and when [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman is well - to - do , and has n't got no occasion to count every penny —— [The Doctor]326-the doctor , [I]0-i will say for [him]326-the doctor , was never one as asked too many questions . Give [him]326-the doctor a good dinner on [his]326-the doctor own table , and [he]326-the doctor was n't [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman as grudged a bit of broken meat for [the poor folks]4104-the poor folks . [He]326-the doctor did a deal of good as [you]102-nancy nor [no one]281-no one never know'd of , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Nancy]102-nancy , with a sob . And then [[his]326-the doctor daughter]286-his daughter and [[his]326-the doctor faithful old servant]7957-his faithful old servant cried a little in company over [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's vacant place]7958-dr marjoribanks 's vacant place . What could [a man]285-a man have more ? [Nobody]4434-nobody was made altogether desolate by [his]326-the doctor death , nor was any heart broken , but [they]4434-nobody wept for [him]326-the doctor honestly , though [the old woman]7955-the old woman felt happy in [her]7955-the old woman sorrow . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla , on [her]119-lucilla knees before the fire , told [Nancy]102-nancy of that exclamation [the Doctor]326-the doctor had made in [[John Brown]159-john brown 's office]7783-john brown 's office , and how [he]4106-he had put [his]4106-he hand on [her]119-lucilla shoulder that last night . "[4106-he] All [he]4106-he said was , [Poor Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " sobbed [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[4106-he] [he]4106-he never thought of [himself]4106-he nor all [his]4106-he money that [he]4106-he had worked so hard for ; " and once more that touch of something more exquisite than was usual to [her]119-lucilla went sharply down into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart and brought up tenderer and deeper tears . [She]119-lucilla felt all the better for it after , and was even a little cheerful in the evening , and like [herself]119-lucilla ; and thus it will be seen that [one person in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7964-one person in carlingford — not , it is true , [a popular oracle , but of powerful influence and first - rate importance in a practical point of view]7965-a popular oracle , but of powerful influence and first - rate importance in a practical point of view — gave the heartiest approbation to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's scheme for [her]119-lucilla new life . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's calculations were fully justified by the result . Twenty times in a day [she]119-lucilla recognised the wisdom of [her]119-lucilla own early decision , which was made while [she]119-lucilla was still by [herself]119-lucilla , and before [anybody]313-anybody had come in to advise [her]119-lucilla . If [she]119-lucilla had left it over until the time when , though much shaken , [she]119-lucilla was understood to be able to see [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends , it is just possible that the whirlwind of popular opinion which raged about [her]119-lucilla might have exercised a distracting influence even upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's clear head and steady judgment . For even now , though [they]1868-her friends saw [her]119-lucilla in [[her]119-lucilla own house]5690-her own house , in [her]119-lucilla mourning , [people]505-people would not believe that it was true , and that [Lucilla]119-lucilla actually intended to make "[4106-he] no change " ; and all that tide of good advice which had been flowing through [Carlingford]3-carlingford ever since [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's death in the form of opinion , now rushed in upon [her]119-lucilla , notwithstanding that [all the world]1095-all the world knew that [she]119-lucilla had made up [her]119-lucilla mind . "[300-everybody] [Everybody]300-everybody says [you]4108-you are going to stay on , but [we]4109-we do hope it is not true , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends said , in many voices . "[119-lucilla] It is dreadful for [us]4109-we to lose [you]4108-you , but [you]4108-you never could bear it , [dear]4458-dear . " And this was repeated so often that if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been weak - minded , [she]88-miss marjoribanks must have ended by believing not only that it was more than [she]88-miss marjoribanks was equal to , but more than [she]88-miss marjoribanks ought to be equal to — which was a more touching argument still . "[4458-dear] [You]4108-you are excited now , " [Miss Brown]138-miss brown said , who had a great deal of experience in family troubles ; "[4458-dear] one always is at such a time ; but when things have settled down in their ordinary way , then [you]4108-you will find it is more than [you]4108-you can bear . [I]0-i think it is always best to make a change . If [you]4108-you were to travel a little , [you]4108-you know — — " "[4108-you] But , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i am poor , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] It does n't require so much money when [you]4108-you know how to set about it , " said [[her]119-lucilla adviser]7973-her adviser ; "[4108-you] and there are so many people who would be glad to have [you]4108-you , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! And then [you]4108-you might settle a little at [Caen]69-caen or [Tours]70-tours , or some of [those nice places]4112-those nice places , where there is such capital English society , and everything so cheap ; or , if [you]4108-you thought [your]4108-you health required it , at [Pau]71-pau or [Nice]72-nice , [you]4108-you know . [You]4108-you are looking quite pale , and [I]0-i do n't think [you]4108-you were ever very strong in the chest , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and everything is so different on [the Continent]30-the continent[one]4465-one feels it the moment [one]4465-one crosses [the Channel]5290-the channel ; there is something different in the very air . " "[0-i] It smells different , [I]0-i know , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla meekly ; and then the conversation was interrupted by that afternoon cup of tea , which [Nancy]102-nancy could not be got to think was an extravagance , and around which , to tell the truth , [the Grange Lane ladies]7974-the grange lane ladies began to resume [their]7974-the grange lane ladies habit of gathering — though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , of course , was still quite unequal to society — as in the old times . "[0-i] And unless it is for a very short time , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum said , who had joined [them]7974-the grange lane ladies , "[119-lucilla] [you]4108-you never can keep it up , [you]4108-you know . [I]0-i could not pretend to afford [Nancy]102-nancy , for [my]0-i part ; and when [a cook]4115-a cook is extravagant [she]4115-a cook may promise as faithfully as [you]4108-you please , and make good resolutions , and all that ; but when it is in [her]4115-a cook , [Lucilla]119-lucilla[I]0-i am sure one or two receipts [she]4115-a cook has given [me]0-i have been quite ridiculous . [You]4108-you do n't like to give in , [I]0-i know , but [you]4108-you 'll be driven to give in ; and if [she]4115-a cook does not get [you]4108-you into debt as well , [you]4108-you will be very lucky . [I]0-i know what it is . With [[my]0-i family]4116-my family , [you]4108-you know , a week of [Nancy]102-nancy would make an end of [me]0-i . " "[102-nancy] And the worst of all is , " said [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , who had driven in expressly to add [her]164-lady richmond mite to the treasure of precious counsel , of which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was making so little use , "[102-nancy] that [I]0-i am sure [Lucilla]119-lucilla is overestimating [her]119-lucilla strength . [She]119-lucilla will find after that [she]119-lucilla is not equal to it , [you]4108-you know ; all the associations — and [the people coming at night]4117-the people coming at night to ask for [the Doctor]326-the doctor — and — and all that . [I]0-i know it would kill [me]0-i . " "[0-i] [Dear Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , making a desperate stand , and setting , as it were , [her]119-lucilla back against a rock , "[0-i] do n't [you]4108-you think [I]0-i can bear it best here where [you]4108-you are all so kind to [me]0-i ; and where [everybody]300-everybody was so fond of — of [him]4120-him ? [You]4108-you ca n't think what a comfort it is to [me]0-i , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a sob , "[4108-you] to see all the hatbands upon [the gentlemen]574-the gentlemen 's hats . " And then there was a pause , for this was an argument against which [nobody]4434-nobody could find anything to say . "[4122-she] For [my]0-i part , [I]0-i think the only thing [she]4122-she can do is to take [Inmates]256-inmates , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima . "[4122-she] If [I]0-i were obliged to leave [she]4122-she would be so very lonely . [I]0-i have known [ladies]581-ladies do it who were in a very good position , and it made no difference ; [people]505-people visited [them]581-ladies all the same . [She]4122-she could say , ' In consequence of changes in [the family]4553-the family , ' or ' A lady who has [a larger house than [she]4122-she requires ']4126-a larger house than she requires ' ; which [I]0-i am sure is quite true . It goes to [one]4465-one 's heart to think of all [these bedrooms]4128-these bedrooms , and [only one lady]4129-only one lady to sleep in [them]4128-these bedrooms all — when [so many people are so hampered for want of room]4130-so many people are so hampered for want of room . Or [she]4122-she might say , ' For the sake of society ' ; for , [I]0-i am sure , if [I]0-i should have to go away — — " "[4122-she] But [I]0-i hope [you]0-i are not going away . It would be so sad for [Lucilla]119-lucilla to be left alone , " said [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , who took a serious view of everything , "[4122-she] at such a time . " "[4122-she] Oh , no ! " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima said , faltering a little ; and then a pink blush , which seemed strangely uncalled for in such a mild little tea - party , came over [her]230-aunt jemima mature countenance ; "[4122-she] but then one can never tell what may happen . [I]0-i might have other duties — [[my]0-i son]4131-my son might make a call upon [my]0-i time . Not that [I]0-i know of anything at present , " [she]230-aunt jemima added hurriedly , "[0-i] but [I]0-i never can bind [myself]0-i on account of [Tom]117-tom — — " And then [she]230-aunt jemima caught [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eye , and grew more confused than ever . What could [she]230-aunt jemima have to be confused about ? If [Tom]117-tom did make a call upon [her]230-aunt jemima time , whatever that might mean , there was nothing in it to call a blush upon [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother 's face . And the fact was , that a letter had come from [Tom]117-tom a day or two before , of which , contrary to all [her]230-aunt jemima usual habits , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had taken no notice to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . These were things which would have roused [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's curiosity if [she]230-aunt jemima had been able to think about anything , as [she]230-aunt jemima said . But [[her]230-aunt jemima visitors]1249-her visitors were taking [their]1249-her visitors cup of tea all the time , in a melancholy , half - sympathetic , half - disapproving way , and [they]1249-her visitors could not be expected to see anything particularly interesting in [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's blush . And then [Rose Lake]108-rose came in from [Grove Street]27-grove street , who was rather [an unusual visitor]7978-an unusual visitor , and whose appearance , though [they]1249-her visitors were all very kind and gracious to [her]108-rose , rather put [the others]7979-the others to flight ; for [nobody]4434-nobody had ever quite forgotten or forgiven [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn 's brief entrance into society and flirtation with [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , which might be said to have been the beginning of all that happened to [him]115-mr cavendish in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . As for [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum , [she]230-aunt jemima took [her]230-aunt jemima leave directly , and pressed [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's hand , and could not help saying in [her]230-aunt jemima ear that [she]230-aunt jemima hoped [the other]5266-the other was not coming back to [Carlingford]3-carlingford to throw [herself]230-aunt jemima in poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's way . "[117-tom] It would do [him]4132-him so much harm , " [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum said anxiously ; "[117-tom] but oh ! [I]0-i forgot , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla are on the other side . " "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am on no side now , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with plaintive meaning ; "[119-lucilla] and [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn was as old as [I]0-i am , [you]0-i know , and [she]99-mrs woodburn must have gone off . " "[99-mrs woodburn] [I]0-i have no doubt [she]99-mrs woodburn has gone off , " said [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum , with righteous indignation . "[99-mrs woodburn] As old as [you]119-lucilla , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! [She]99-mrs woodburn must be ten years older at least ; and such a shocking style of looks — if [men]4399-men were not so infatuated ! And [you]119-lucilla have not gone off at all , [[my]0-i poor dear]4755-my poor dear , " [she]99-mrs woodburn added , with all the warmth of friendship ! And then [they]7982-they were joined at the door by [the county lady , who was the next to go away]7983-the county lady , who was the next to go away . "[119-lucilla] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i hope [you]119-lucilla will be guided for the best , " [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond said as [she]164-lady richmond went away ; but [she]164-lady richmond gave a deep sigh as [she]164-lady richmond kissed [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and looked as if [she]164-lady richmond had very little faith in the efficacy of [her]164-lady richmond own wish . [Maria Brown]141-maria brown had withdrawn to another part of [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , so that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was , so to speak , left alone with [Rose]108-rose . And [Rose]108-rose , too , had come with the intention of giving advice . "[0-i] [I]0-i hear [you]119-lucilla are going to stay , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [she]108-rose said , "[119-lucilla] and [I]0-i did not think [I]0-i would be doing [my]0-i duty if [I]0-i did not tell [you]119-lucilla what was in [my]0-i mind . [I]0-i ca n't do any good to [anybody]313-anybody , [you]119-lucilla know ; but [you]119-lucilla who are so clever , and have so much in [your]119-lucilla power — — " "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am poor now , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[0-i] and as for being clever , [I]0-i do n't know about that . [I]0-i never was clever about drawing or Art , like [you]119-lucilla . " "[0-i] Oh , like [me]0-i ! " said [poor little Rose]108-rose , whose Career had been sacrificed ten years ago , and who was a little misanthropical now , and did not believe even in [Schools of Design]7985-schools of design ; "[0-i] [I]0-i am not so sure about the moral influence of Art as [I]0-i used to be — except High Art , to be sure ; but [we]4137-we never have any High Art down here . And oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! [the poor people]6413-the poor people do want something done for [them]6413-the poor people . If [I]0-i was as clever as [you]119-lucilla , and with [a great house all to [myself]0-i like this]4139-a great house all to myself like this , and well off , and with plenty of influence , and no ties — — " said [Rose]108-rose , with energetic emphasis . [She]108-rose made a pause there , and [she]108-rose was so much in earnest that the tears came into [her]108-rose eyes . "[0-i] [I]0-i would make it [a House of Mercy]4140-a house of mercy , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! [I]0-i would show [all these poor creatures]4141-all these poor creatures how to live and how to manage , if [I]0-i was as clever as [you]119-lucilla ; and teach [them]4141-all these poor creatures and [[their]4141-all these poor creatures children]4142-their children , and look after [them]4141-all these poor creatures , and be [a mother]4424-a mother to [them]4141-all these poor creatures ! " said [Rose]108-rose ; and here [she]108-rose stopped short , altogether overcome by [her]108-rose own magnificent conception of what [[her]108-rose friend]503-her friend could or might do . [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima and [Miss Brown]138-miss brown , who had drawn near out of curiosity , stared at [Rose]108-rose as if [they]4141-all these poor creatures thought [she]108-rose had gone mad ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was of a larger mind and more enlightened ideas , neither laughed nor looked horrified . [She]119-lucilla did not make a very distinct answer , it is true , but [she]119-lucilla was very kind to [[her]119-lucilla new adviser]7987-her new adviser , and made [her]7987-her new adviser a fresh cup of tea , and even consented , though in an ambiguous way , to the principle [she]119-lucilla had just enunciated , "[4424-a mother] If [you]4144-you wo n't be affronted , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , "[4144-you] [I]0-i do not think that [Art]257-art could do very much in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; and [I]0-i am sure any little thing that [I]0-i may be of use for — — " But [she]119-lucilla did not commit [herself]119-lucilla any further , and [Rose]108-rose too found the result of [her]108-rose visit unsatisfactory , and went [home]287-home disappointed in [Lucilla]119-lucilla . This was how the afternoon passed ; and at the end of such a day , it may well be imagined how [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks congratulated [herself]88-miss marjoribanks on having made up [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind before [the public]1303-the public , so to speak , were admitted . For [Rose]108-rose was followed by [the Rector]567-the rector , who , though [he]567-the rector did not propose in so many words [a House of Mercy]4140-a house of mercy , made no secret of [his]567-the rector conviction that parish - work was the only thing that could be of any service to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and that , in short , such was the inevitable and providential destination of [a woman who had "[0-i] no ties]7992-a woman who had " no ties . " Indeed , to hear [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , [a stranger]4528-a stranger would have been disposed to believe that [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had been , as [he]109-mr bury said , "[0-i] removed , " and [his]109-mr bury fortune swept away , all in order to indicate to [Lucilla]119-lucilla the proper sphere for [her]119-lucilla energies . In the face of all this it will be seen how entirely [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's wisdom in making [her]88-miss marjoribanks decision by [herself]88-miss marjoribanks before [[her]88-miss marjoribanks advisers]7994-her advisers broke in upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks , was justified . [She]88-miss marjoribanks could now set [her]88-miss marjoribanks back against [her]88-miss marjoribanks rock , and face [[her]88-miss marjoribanks assailants]7995-her assailants , as [Fitz - James]258-fitz - james did . might have been [her]88-miss marjoribanks utterance ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not in a defiant mood . [She]88-miss marjoribanks kissed all [[her]88-miss marjoribanks counsellors]7996-her counsellors that day ( except , of course , [the Rector]567-the rector ) , and heard [them]7996-her counsellors out with the sweetest patience ; and then [she]88-miss marjoribanks thought to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks how much better it was that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had made up [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind to take [her]88-miss marjoribanks own way . Notwithstanding , all this commotion of public opinion about [her]88-miss marjoribanks made a certain impression upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind . It was not unpleasant to feel that , for this moment at least , [she]88-miss marjoribanks was the centre of the thoughts of [the community]1480-the community , and that [almost everybody in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]7999-almost everybody in carlingford had taken the trouble to frame an ideal existence for [her]88-miss marjoribanks , according as [he]8000-he or [she]8001-she regarded life . It is so seldom that [any one]4391-any one has it in [his]4391-any one power , consciously and evidently , to regulate [his]4391-any one life for [himself]4391-any one , and make it whatever [he]4391-any one wants it to be . And then , at the same time , the best that [she]88-miss marjoribanks could make of it would , after all , be something very limited and unsatisfactory . In [her]88-miss marjoribanks musings on this subject , [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but go back a great many times to that last conversation [she]88-miss marjoribanks had with [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks walked up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane with [him]292-her father that night over the thawed and muddy snow . [The Doctor]326-the doctor had said [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not cut out for [a single woman]3939-a single woman ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with candour , yet a certain philosophical speculativeness , had allowed that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not — unless , indeed , [she]88-miss marjoribanks could be very rich . If [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been very rich , the prospect would no doubt have been , to a certain extent , different . And then , oddly enough , it was [Rose Lake]108-rose 's suggestion which came after this to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not smile at it as [some people]443-some people might expect [she]88-miss marjoribanks would . One thing was quite sure , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had no intention of sinking into a nobody , and giving up all power of acting upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks fellow - creatures ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not help being conscious of the fact that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was able to be of much use to [her]88-miss marjoribanks fellow - creatures . If it had been [Maria Brown]141-maria brown , for instance , who had been concerned , the whole question would have been one of utter unimportance , except to [the heroine]8007-the heroine itself ; but it was different in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's case . [The House of [Mercy]259-mercy]8008-the house of mercy was not a thing to be taken into any serious consideration ; but still there was something in the idea which [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not dismiss carelessly as [[her]119-lucilla friends]1868-her friends could . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had no vocation , such as [the foundress of such an establishment]8010-the foundress of such an establishment ought to have , nor did [she]88-miss marjoribanks see [her]88-miss marjoribanks way to the abandonment of all projects for [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , and that utter devotion to the cause of humanity which would be involved in it ; but yet , when [a woman]4411-a woman happens to be full of energy and spirit , and determined that whatever [she]4411-a woman may be [she]4411-a woman shall certainly not be a nonentity , [her]4411-a woman position is one that demands thought . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was very capable of serving [[her]88-miss marjoribanks fellow - creatures]8012-her fellow - creatures , and very willing and well disposed to serve [them]8012-her fellow - creatures ; and yet [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not inclined to give [herself]88-miss marjoribanks up entirely to [them]8012-her fellow - creatures , nor to relinquish [her]88-miss marjoribanks personal prospects — vague though these might be . It was a tough problem , and one which might have caused a most unusual disturbance in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's well - regulated mind , had not [she]88-miss marjoribanks remembered all at once what deep mourning [she]88-miss marjoribanks was in , and that at present no sort of action , either of one kind or another , could be expected of [her]88-miss marjoribanks . There was no need for making a final decision , either about the parish - work , or about taking [Inmates]4039-inmates , as [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima proposed , or about any other single suggestion which had been offered to [her]230-aunt jemima ; no more than there was any necessity for asking what [[her]230-aunt jemima cousin]906-her cousin [Tom]117-tom 's last letter had been about , or why [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother looked so guilty and embarrassed when [she]4476-his mother spoke of [him]117-tom . Grief has its privileges and exemptions , like other great principles of life ; and the recollection that [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not at present be expected to be able to think about anything , filled [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind with the most soothing sense of consolation and refreshing calm . And then other events occurred to occupy [[her]88-miss marjoribanks friends]1868-her friends ; the election for one thing began to grow a little exciting , and took away some of the superfluous energy of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had carried all before [him]222-mr ashburton at first ; but since [the Rector]567-the rector had come into [the field]412-the field , the balance had changed a little . [Mr Bury]109-mr bury was [very Low - Church]73-very low - church ; and from the moment at which [he]109-mr bury was persuaded that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was [a great penitent]8019-a great penitent , the question as to which was [the Man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford had been solved in [his]109-mr bury mind in the most satisfactory way . [A man who intrenched [himself]109-mr bury in mere respectability , and trusted in [his]109-mr bury own good character , and considered [himself]109-mr bury to have a clear conscience , and to have done [his]109-mr bury duty]8021-a man who intrenched himself in mere respectability , and trusted in his own good character , and considered himself to have a clear conscience , and to have done his duty , had no chance against [a repentant sinner]8022-a repentant sinner . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , perhaps , had not done [his]115-mr cavendish duty quite so well ; but then [he]115-mr cavendish was penitent , and everything was expressed in that word . [The Rector]567-the rector was by no means contemptible , either as [an adversary]8024-an adversary or [a supporter]8025-a supporter — and the worst of it was that , in embracing [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's claims , [he]567-the rector could scarcely help speaking of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton as if [he]222-mr ashburton was in a very bad way . And feeling began to rise rather high in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . If anything could have deepened the intensity of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's grief , it would have been to know that all this was going on , and that affairs might go badly with [[her]88-miss marjoribanks candidate]7032-her candidate , while [she]88-miss marjoribanks was shut up , and could give no aid . It was hard upon [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and it was hard upon [the candidates]4074-the candidates [themselves]4074-the candidates[one of whom had thus become generally disapproved of , without , so far as [he]115-mr cavendish knew]8028-one of whom had thus become generally disapproved of , without , so far as he knew , doing anything to deserve it ; while [the other]5266-the other occupied the still more painful character of being on [his]115-mr cavendish promotion — [a repentant man , with a character to keep up]8030-a repentant man , with a character to keep up . It was no wonder that [Mrs Centum]98-mrs centum grew pale at the very idea of such a creature as [Barbara Lake]120-barbara throwing [herself]120-barbara in poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's way . A wrong step one way or other — a relapse into the ways of wickedness — might undo in a moment all that it had cost so much trouble to do . And the advantage of [the Rector]567-the rector 's support was thus grievously counterbalanced by what might be called the uncertainty of it — especially as [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was not , as [[his]115-mr cavendish committee]8032-his committee lamented secretly among [themselves]8032-his committee , [a man of strong will or business habits , in whom implicit confidence could be placed]8033-a man of strong will or business habits , in whom implicit confidence could be placed . [He]115-mr cavendish might get restive , and throw [the Rector]567-the rector over just at the critical moment ; or [he]115-mr cavendish might relapse into [his]115-mr cavendish lazy Continental habits , and give up church - going and other good practices . But still , up to this moment , [he]115-mr cavendish had shown very tolerable perseverance ; and [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's influence thrown into [his]115-mr cavendish scale had equalised matters very much , and made the contest very exciting . All this [Lucilla]119-lucilla heard , not from [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , but from [[her]119-lucilla own candidate]7235-her own candidate , who had taken to calling in a steady sort of way . [He]7235-her own candidate never went into any effusions of sympathy , for [he]7235-her own candidate was [not that kind of man]8036-not that kind of man ; but [he]7235-her own candidate would shake hands with [her]119-lucilla , and say that [people]505-people must submit to the decrees of [Providence]107-providence ; and then [he]7235-her own candidate would speak of the election and of [his]7235-her own candidate chances . Sometimes [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was despondent , and then [Lucilla]119-lucilla cheered [him]222-mr ashburton up ; and sometimes [he]222-mr ashburton had very good hopes . "[0-i] [I]0-i am very glad [you]4146-you are to be here , " [he]222-mr ashburton said on one of these occasions . "[0-i] It would have been a great loss to [me]0-i if [you]4146-you had gone away . [I]0-i shall never forget [our]4147-our talk about it here that day , and how [you]4146-you were [the first person that found [me]0-i out]4148-the first person that found me out . " "[4146-you] It was not any cleverness of [mine]4146-you , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[4146-you] It came into [my]0-i mind in a moment , like spirit - rapping , [you]4146-you know . It seems so strange to talk of that now ; there have been such changes since then — it looks like years . " "[4146-you] Yes , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , in [his]222-mr ashburton steady way . "[4146-you] There is nothing that really makes time look so long ; but [we]4147-our must all bow to these dispensations , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [I]0-i would not speak of the election , but that [I]0-i thought it might amuse [you]4146-you . The writs are out now , [you]4146-you know , and it takes place on Monday week . " Upon which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks smiled upon [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , and held out [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands to [him]222-mr ashburton with a gesture and look which said more than words . "[4146-you] [You]4146-you know [you]4146-you will have all [my]0-i best wishes , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said ; and [the candidate]7042-the candidate was much moved — more moved than at such a moment [he]222-mr ashburton had thought it possible to be . "[4146-you] If [I]0-i succeed , [I]0-i know whom [I]0-i shall thank the most , " [he]0-i said fervently ; and then , as this was a climax , and it would have been a kind of bathos to plunge into ordinary details after it , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton got up , still holding [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's hand , and clasped it almost tenderly as [he]0-i said good - bye . [She]119-lucilla looked very well in [her]119-lucilla mourning , though [she]119-lucilla had not expected to do so ; for black was not [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's style . And the fact was , that instead of having gone off , as [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla said , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks looked better than ever [she]119-lucilla did , and was even embellished by the natural tears which still shone by times in [her]119-lucilla eyes . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton went out in a kind of bewilderment after this interview , and forgot [his]222-mr ashburton overcoat in [the hall]4045-the hall , and had to come back for it , which was a confusing circumstance ; and then [he]222-mr ashburton went on [his]222-mr ashburton way with a gentle excitement which was not unpleasant . "[4150-she] Would [she]4150-she , [I]0-i wonder ? " [he]222-mr ashburton said to [himself]222-mr ashburton , as [he]222-mr ashburton went up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . Perhaps [he]222-mr ashburton was only asking [himself]222-mr ashburton whether [Lucilla]119-lucilla would or could be present along with [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond and [[her]164-lady richmond family]5947-her family at the window of the Blue Boar on the great day ; but if that was it , the idea had a certain brightening and quickening influence upon [his]222-mr ashburton face and [his]222-mr ashburton movements . The doubt [he]222-mr ashburton had on the subject , whatever it was , was not a discouraging , but a piquant , stimulating , exciting doubt . [He]222-mr ashburton had all but proposed the question to [[his]222-mr ashburton committee]8032-his committee when [he]222-mr ashburton went in among [them]8032-his committee , which would have filled [these gentlemen]1409-these gentlemen with wonder and dismay . But though [he]222-mr ashburton did not do that , [he]222-mr ashburton carried it [home]287-home with [him]222-mr ashburton , as [he]222-mr ashburton trotted back to [the Firs]56-the firs to dinner . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton took a walk through [[his]222-mr ashburton own house]6297-his own house that evening , and examined all [its]6297-his own house capabilities — with no particular motive , as [he]222-mr ashburton was at pains to explain to [[his]222-mr ashburton housekeeper]8045-his housekeeper ; and again [he]222-mr ashburton said to [himself]222-mr ashburton , "[4151-she] Would [she]4151-she , [I]0-i wonder ? " before [he]222-mr ashburton retired for the night ; which was no doubt an unusual sort of iteration for [so sensible a man]8046-so sensible a man , and one so fully occupied with the most important affairs , to make . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla was not in the way of asking [herself]119-lucilla any questions at that moment . [She]119-lucilla was letting things take their course , and not interfering ; and consequently , nothing that happened could be said to be [her]119-lucilla fault . [She]119-lucilla carried this principle so far , that even when [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima was [herself]230-aunt jemima led to open the subject , in a hesitating way , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks never even asked a single question about [Tom]117-tom 's last letter . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was in mourning , and that was enough for [her]88-miss marjoribanks . As for appearing at the window of the Blue Boar with [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , if that was what [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was curious about , [he]222-mr ashburton might have saved [himself]222-mr ashburton the trouble of any speculations on the subject . For though [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks would be very anxious about the election , [she]88-miss marjoribanks would indeed have been ashamed of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks could [her]88-miss marjoribanks feelings have permitted [her]88-miss marjoribanks to appear anywhere in public so soon . Thus , while [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton occupied [himself]222-mr ashburton much with the question which had taken possession of [his]222-mr ashburton mind , [Lucilla]119-lucilla took a good book , which seemed the best reading for [her]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla circumstances , and when [she]119-lucilla had looked after all [her]119-lucilla straitened affairs in the morning , sat down sweetly in the afternoon quiet of [her]119-lucilla retirement and seclusion , and let things take their way . As the election approached , it became gradually the one absorbing object of interest in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . The contest was so equal that [everybody]300-everybody took a certain share in it , and became excited as the decisive moment drew nigh . Most of [the people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7338-the people in grange lane were for [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , but then [the Rector]567-the rector , who was a host in [himself]567-the rector , was for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ; and the coquetting of the Dissenting interest , which was sometimes drawn towards the liberal sentiments of [the former candidate]8050-the former candidate , but sometimes could not help reflecting that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton "[4151-she] dealt " in [George Street]24-george street ; and the fluctuations of [the bargemen]8051-the bargemen , who were , many of [them]8051-the bargemen , [freemen]8052-freemen , and [a very difficult part of [the population]8054-the population]8053-a very difficult part of the population , excited the most vivid interest . [Young Mr Wentworth]238-mr wentworth , who had but lately come to [Carlingford]3-carlingford , had already begun to acquire a great influence at [Wharfside]74-wharfside , where [most of [the bargees]8056-the bargees]8055-most of the bargees lived , and [the steady ones]8057-the steady ones would no doubt have been largely swayed by [him]238-mr wentworth had [his]238-mr wentworth inclinations been the same as [the Rector]567-the rector 's ; but [Mr Wentworth]238-mr wentworth , perversely enough , had conceived that intuitive repugnance for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish which [a high - principled and not very tolerant young man]8059-a high - principled and not very tolerant young man often feels for [the middle - aged individual]8060-the middle - aged individual who still conceives [himself]8060-the middle - aged individual to have some right to be called [young , and whose antecedents are not entirely beyond suspicion]8061-young , and whose antecedents are not entirely beyond suspicion . [Mr Wentworth]238-mr wentworth 's disinclination ( and [he]238-mr wentworth was [a man rather apt to take [his]238-mr wentworth own way]8062-a man rather apt to take his own way ) lay like a great boulder across the stream of [the Rector]567-the rector 's enthusiasm , and unquestionably interrupted it a little . Both [the candidates]4074-the candidates and [both the committees]8065-both the committees had accordingly work enough to do up to the last moment . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish all at once became [a connoisseur]8066-a connoisseur in hams , and gave a magnificent order in the most complimentary way to [Tozer]240-tozer , who received it with a broad smile , and "[0-i] booked " it , as [he]240-tozer said . "[4151-she] It ai n't ham [he]4152-he 's a wanting , " [the butterman]8067-the butterman said , not without amusement ; for [Tozer]240-tozer was well - to - do , and , except that [he]240-tozer felt the honour of a mark of confidence , was not to be moved one way or another by one order . "[4152-he] If [he]4152-he dealt regular , it might be different . [Them]4153-them 's the sort of folks as [a man]285-a man feels drawn to , " said [the true philosopher]8068-the true philosopher . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , on the other side , did not make the impression which [[his]222-mr ashburton friends]382-his friends thought [he]222-mr ashburton ought to have made in [[Prickett]260-prickett 's Lane]8070-prickett 's lane ; but at least [nobody]4434-nobody could say that [he]222-mr ashburton did not stick very close to [his]222-mr ashburton work . [He]222-mr ashburton went at it like [a man]285-a man night and day , and neglected no means of carrying it to a successful issue ; whereas , as [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum and [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn mourned in secret to each other , [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish required perpetual egging on . [He]115-mr cavendish did not like to get up in the morning , and get early to [his]115-mr cavendish work . It went against all [his]115-mr cavendish habits — as if [his]115-mr cavendish habits mattered in the face of so great an emergency ; and in the afternoon it was hard to prevent [him]115-mr cavendish from lounging into some of [[his]115-mr cavendish haunts]8073-his haunts , which were utterly out of the way of business . [He]115-mr cavendish would stay in [[Masters]149-masters 's]4953-masters 's for an hour at a time , though [he]115-mr cavendish knew [Mr Wentworth]238-mr wentworth , who was [[Masters]149-masters 's great patron]8075-masters 's great patron , did not care for [him]115-mr cavendish , and that [his]115-mr cavendish favour for such a Tractarian sort of place was bitter to [the Rector]567-the rector . Anything for a little idleness and waste of time , [poor Mr Centum]98-mrs centum said , who was two stone lighter on the eve of the election than when the canvass began . Such a contrast would make [any man]2100-any man angry . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was goaded into more activity as the decisive moment approached , and performed what seemed to [himself]115-mr cavendish unparalleled feats . But it was only two days before the moment of fate when the accident happened to [him]115-mr cavendish which brought such dismay to all [[his]115-mr cavendish supporters]8078-his supporters . [Our]8079-our own opinion is , that it did not materially affect the issue of the contest one way or other ; but that was the reverse of the feeling which prevailed in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . It was just two days before the election , and all seemed going on sufficiently well . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been meeting [a Dissenting committee]8080-a dissenting committee , and it was on leaving [them]8080-a dissenting committee that [he]115-mr cavendish found [himself]115-mr cavendish at [the corner of [Grove Street]27-grove street]8081-the corner of grove street , where , under ordinary circumstances , [he]115-mr cavendish had no occasion to be . At a later period [he]115-mr cavendish was rather fond of saying that it was not of [his]115-mr cavendish own motion that [he]115-mr cavendish was there at all , but only in obedience to [the committee]3558-the committee , which ordered [him]115-mr cavendish about like [a nigger]8083-a nigger . The spring afternoon was darkening , and [the Dissenters]8084-the dissenters ( almost wholly unimpressed by [his]115-mr cavendish arguments , and remarking more strongly than ever where [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton "[4153-them] dealt , " and how thoroughly [everybody]300-everybody knew all about [him]115-mr cavendish ) had all dispersed . It was but natural , when [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish came to [the corner of [Grove Street]27-grove street]8081-the corner of grove street , where , in other days , [he]115-mr cavendish had played a very different part , that certain softening influences should take possession of [his]115-mr cavendish soul . "[4155-she] What a voice [she]4155-she had , by [Jove]130-jove ! " [he]115-mr cavendish said to [himself]115-mr cavendish ; "[4155-she] very different from that shrill pipe of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's . " To tell the truth , if there was [one person in [Carlingford]3-carlingford whom [he]115-mr cavendish felt a resentment against]8087-one person in carlingford whom he felt a resentment against , it was [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [She]119-lucilla had never done [him]115-mr cavendish any harm to speak of , and once [she]119-lucilla had unquestionably done [him]115-mr cavendish a great deal of good . But , on the other hand , it was [she]119-lucilla who first showed [herself]119-lucilla candidly conscious that [he]115-mr cavendish had grown stout , and who all along had supported and encouraged [[his]115-mr cavendish rival]7410-his rival . It was possible , no doubt , that this might be pique ; and , mixed with [his]115-mr cavendish anger for [her]119-lucilla sins against [him]115-mr cavendish , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had , at the same time , a counterbalancing sense that there still remained to [him]115-mr cavendish in [his]115-mr cavendish life one supereminently wise thing that [he]115-mr cavendish still could do — and that was , to go down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane instantly to [[the Doctor]326-the doctor 's silenced house]8090-the doctor 's silenced house , and go down on [his]115-mr cavendish knees , or do any other absurdity that might be necessary to make [Lucilla]119-lucilla marry [him]115-mr cavendish ; after which act [he]115-mr cavendish would henceforward be , pecuniarily and otherwise ( notwithstanding that [she]119-lucilla was poor ) , [a saved man]8091-a saved man . It did not occur to [him]115-mr cavendish that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would never have married [him]115-mr cavendish , even had [he]115-mr cavendish gone down on [his]115-mr cavendish knees ; but perhaps that would be too much to ask [any man]2100-any man to believe of [any woman]436-any woman ; and [his]115-mr cavendish feeling that this was the right thing to do , rather strengthened than otherwise the revolt of [his]115-mr cavendish heart against [Lucilla]119-lucilla . It was twilight , as [we]8094-we have said , and [he]115-mr cavendish had done a hard day 's work , and there was still an hour before dinner which [he]115-mr cavendish seemed to have a right to dispose of in [his]115-mr cavendish own way ; and [he]115-mr cavendish did hesitate at [the corner of [Grove Street]27-grove street]8081-the corner of grove street , laying [himself]115-mr cavendish open , as it were , to any temptation that might offer itself . Temptations come , as a general rule , when they are sought ; and thus , on the very eve of the election , a grievous accident happened to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . It might have happened at any time , to be sure , but this was the most inopportune moment possible , and it came accordingly now . For , as [he]115-mr cavendish made that pause , [some one]1446-some one passed [him]115-mr cavendish whom [he]115-mr cavendish could not but look after with a certain interest . [She]1446-some one went past [him]115-mr cavendish with a whisk , as if [she]1446-some one too was not without reminiscences . It was not such a figure as [a romantic young man]8097-a romantic young man would be attracted by on such a sudden meeting , and it was not attraction but recollection that moved [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . It was the figure of [a large woman in a large shawl]8098-a large woman in a large shawl , not very gracefully put on , and making [her]1446-some one look very square about the shoulders and bunchy at the neck ; and the robe that was whisked past [him]115-mr cavendish was that peculiar kind of faded silk gown which looks and rustles like tin , or some other thin metallic substance . [He]115-mr cavendish made that momentary pause at [the street corner]8099-the street corner , and then [he]115-mr cavendish went on , slowly , not following [her]1446-some one , to be sure , but merely , as [he]115-mr cavendish said to [himself]115-mr cavendish , pursuing [his]115-mr cavendish own course ; for it was just as easy to get into [Grange Lane]4-grange lane by [the farther end]8100-the farther end as by this end . [He]115-mr cavendish went along very slowly , and [the lady]3327-the lady before [him]115-mr cavendish walked quickly , even with something like a bounce of excitement , and went in at [Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's door long before [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish reached [it]8102-it . When [he]115-mr cavendish came up on a level with the parlour window , which was partially open though the evening was so cold , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish positively started , notwithstanding the old associations which had been rising in [his]115-mr cavendish mind ; for there was pouring forth from the half - open window such a volume of melody as had not been heard for years in [Grove Street]27-grove street . Perhaps the voice had lost some of its freshness , but in the surprise of the moment [the hearer]8103-the hearer was not critical ; and its volume and force seemed even greater than before . It has been already mentioned in this history that [a contralto]1426-a contralto had a special charm for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . [He]115-mr cavendish was so struck that [he]115-mr cavendish stood stock - still for the moment , not knowing what to make of it ; and then [he]115-mr cavendish wavered for another moment , with a sudden sense that the old allegorical crisis had occurred to [him]115-mr cavendish , and that [Pleasure]261-pleasure , in a magnificent gush of song , wooed [him]115-mr cavendish on one side , while Duty , with still small voice , called [him]115-mr cavendish at the other . [He]115-mr cavendish stood still , [he]115-mr cavendish wavered — for fifty seconds perhaps the issue was uncertain , and [the victim]589-the victim was still within reach of salvation ; but the result in such a case depends very much upon whether [a man]285-a man really likes doing [his]285-a man duty , which is by no means an invariable necessity . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had in the abstract no sort of desire to do [his]115-mr cavendish unless when [he]115-mr cavendish could not help it , and consequently [his]115-mr cavendish resistance to temptation was very feeble . [He]115-mr cavendish was standing knocking at [Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's door before half the thoughts appropriate to the occasion had got through [his]115-mr cavendish mind , and found [himself]115-mr cavendish sitting on the little sofa in [[Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's parlour]8107-mr lake 's parlour as [he]115-mr cavendish used to do ten years ago , before [he]115-mr cavendish could explain to [himself]115-mr cavendish how [he]115-mr cavendish came [there]4723-there . It was all , surely , a kind of enchantment altogether . [He]115-mr cavendish was there — [he]115-mr cavendish who had been so long away from [Carlingford]3-carlingford[he]115-mr cavendish who had been so deeply offended by hearing [his]115-mr cavendish name seriously coupled with that of [Barbara Lake]120-barbara[he]115-mr cavendish who ought to have been anywhere in [the world]331-the world rather than [here]4529-here upon the eve of [his]115-mr cavendish election , when all [the world]331-the world was keeping watch over [his]115-mr cavendish conduct . And it was [Barbara]120-barbara who sat at the piano singing — singing one of the same songs , as if [she]120-barbara had spent the entire interval in that occupation , and never had done anything else all these years . The sensation was so strange that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish may be excused for feeling a little uncertainty as to whether or not [he]115-mr cavendish was dreaming , which made [him]115-mr cavendish unable to answer [himself]115-mr cavendish the graver question whether or not [he]115-mr cavendish was doing what [he]115-mr cavendish ought to do . [He]115-mr cavendish did not seem to be able to make out whether it was now or ten years ago — whether [he]115-mr cavendish was [a young man free to amuse [himself]115-mr cavendish]8112-a young man free to amuse himself , or [a man who was getting stout , and upon whom the eyes of an anxious constituency]8113-a man who was getting stout , and upon whom the eyes of an anxious constituency were fixed . And then , after being so virtuous for a length of time , a forbidden pleasure was sweet . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's ideas , however , gradually arranged themselves as [he]115-mr cavendish sat in the corner of the little haircloth sofa , and began to take in the differences as well as the bewildering resemblances of the present and past . [Barbara]120-barbara , like [himself]115-mr cavendish , had changed . [She]120-barbara did not insult [him]115-mr cavendish , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla had done , by fresh looks and mischievous candour about "[119-lucilla] going off . " [Barbara]120-barbara had gone off , like [himself]115-mr cavendish , and , like [himself]115-mr cavendish , did not mean to acknowledge it . [She]120-barbara had expanded all over , as was natural to [a contralto]1426-a contralto . [Her]120-barbara eyes were blacker and more brilliant in a way , but they were eyes which owned an indescribable amount of usage ; and [her]120-barbara cheeks , too , wore the deep roses of old , deepened and fixed by wear and tear . Instead of feeling ashamed of [himself]115-mr cavendish in [her]120-barbara presence , as [he]115-mr cavendish had done in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish felt somehow consoled and justified and sympathetic . "[119-lucilla] [Poor soul]4447-poor soul ! " [he]115-mr cavendish said to [himself]115-mr cavendish , as [he]115-mr cavendish sat by while [she]120-barbara was singing . [She]120-barbara , too , had been in the wars , and had not come out scatheless . [She]120-barbara did not reproach [him]115-mr cavendish , nor commiserate [him]115-mr cavendish , nor look at [him]115-mr cavendish with that mixture of wonder and tolerance and pity which [other people]279-other people had manifested . [She]120-barbara did not even remark that [he]115-mr cavendish had grown stout . [He]115-mr cavendish was not [a man fallen , fallen , fallen from [[his]115-mr cavendish high estate]8117-his high estate]8116-a man fallen , fallen , fallen from his high estate , to [Barbara]120-barbara . [She]120-barbara [herself]120-barbara had fallen from the pinnacles of youth , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was still [a great man in [her]120-barbara eyes]8118-a great man in her eyes . [She]120-barbara sang for [him]115-mr cavendish as [she]120-barbara had sung ten years ago , and received [him]115-mr cavendish with a flutter of suppressed delight , and in [her]120-barbara satisfaction was full of excitement . [The hardworked candidate]8119-the hardworked candidate sank deeper and deeper into the corner of the sofa and listened to the music , and felt it very soothing and pleasant , for [everybody]300-everybody had united in goading [him]115-mr cavendish on rather than petting [him]115-mr cavendish for the last month or two of [his]115-mr cavendish life . "[4447-poor soul] Now tell [me]0-i something about [yourself]4157-you , " [he]115-mr cavendish said , when the song was over , and [Barbara]120-barbara had turned round , as [she]120-barbara used to do in old times , on [her]120-barbara music - stool ; "[4157-you] [I]0-i hear [you]4157-you have been away , like [me]0-i . " "[4157-you] Not like [you]0-i , " said [Barbara]120-barbara , "[0-i] for [you]0-i went because [you]0-i pleased , and [I]0-i went — — " "[0-i] Why did [you]4157-you go ? " asked [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . "[4157-you] Because [I]0-i could not stay [here]4529-here any longer , " said [Barbara]120-barbara , with [her]120-barbara old vehemence ; "[0-i] because [I]0-i was talked about , and looked down upon , and —— Well , never mind , that 's all over now ; and [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am very glad to see [you]0-i , [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , as [a friend]7415-a friend . " And with that something like a tear came into [her]120-barbara eye . [She]120-barbara had been knocked about a good deal in [the world]331-the world , and though [she]120-barbara had not learned much , still [she]120-barbara had learned that [she]120-barbara was young no longer , and could not indulge in the caprices of that past condition of existence . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , for [his]115-mr cavendish part , could not but smile at this intimation that [he]115-mr cavendish was to be received as [a friend]7415-a friend , and consequently need not have any fear of [Barbara]120-barbara 's fascinations,—as if [a woman of [her]120-barbara age , worn and gone off as [she]120-barbara was]8123-a woman of her age , worn and gone off as she was , could be supposed dangerous ; but still [he]115-mr cavendish was touched by [her]120-barbara tone . "[115-mr cavendish] [We]4160-we were once [very good friends]4161-very good friends , [Barbara]120-barbara , " said [the inconsistent man]8124-the inconsistent man ; "[120-barbara] [we]4160-we have lost sight of [each other]679-each other for a long time , as [people]505-people do in [this world]277-this world ; but [we]4160-we were once [very good friends]4161-very good friends . " "[4161-very good friends] Yes , " [she]120-barbara said , with a slight touch of annoyance in [her]120-barbara voice ; "[4161-very good friends] but since [we]4160-we have lost sight of [each other]679-each other for so long , [I]0-i do n't see why [you]4167-you should call [me]0-i [Barbara]120-barbara . It would be much more becoming to say [Miss Lake]118-miss lake . " [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was amused , and [he]115-mr cavendish was touched and flattered . [Most people]1186-most people had been rather forbearing to [him]115-mr cavendish since [he]115-mr cavendish came back , putting up with [him]115-mr cavendish for old friendship 's sake , or supporting [his]115-mr cavendish cause as that of [a reformed man]8126-a reformed man , and giving [him]115-mr cavendish , on the whole , a sort of patronising humiliating countenance ; and to find somebody in whose eyes [he]115-mr cavendish was still [the paladin of old times]8127-the paladin of old times , [the Mr Cavendish whom people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane were proud of]8128-the mr cavendish whom people in grange lane were proud of , was balm to [his]115-mr cavendish wounded soul . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know how [I]0-i am to learn to say [Miss Lake]118-miss lake — when [you]118-miss lake are just as good to [me]0-i as ever , and sing as [you]118-miss lake have just been doing , " [he]0-i said . "[118-miss lake] [I]0-i suppose [you]118-miss lake say so because [you]118-miss lake find [me]0-i so changed ? " Upon which [Barbara]120-barbara lifted [her]120-barbara black eyes and looked at [him]0-i as [she]120-barbara had scarcely done before . The eyes were as bright as ever , and they were softened a little for the moment out of the stare that seemed to have grown habitual to [them]8129-them ; and [her]120-barbara crimson cheeks glowed as of old ; and though [she]120-barbara was untidy , and looked worn , and like [a creature much buffeted about by wind and waves]8130-a creature much buffeted about by wind and waves , [she]120-barbara was still what [connoisseurs in that article]8131-connoisseurs in that article call [a fine woman]8132-a fine woman . [She]120-barbara looked full at [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and then [she]120-barbara cast down [her]120-barbara eyes , as if the sight was too much for [her]120-barbara . "[118-miss lake] [I]0-i do n't see any difference , " [she]120-barbara said , with a certain tremor in [her]120-barbara voice ; for [he]0-i was [a man of whom , in the days of [her]120-barbara youth]8133-a man of whom , in the days of her youth , [she]120-barbara had been fond in [her]120-barbara way . And naturally [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish was more touched than ever . [He]115-mr cavendish took [her]120-barbara hand , and called [her]120-barbara [Barbara]120-barbara again without any reproof ; and [he]115-mr cavendish saw that [she]120-barbara trembled , and that [his]115-mr cavendish presence here made to the full as great an impression as [he]115-mr cavendish had ever done in [his]115-mr cavendish palmiest days . Perhaps a greater impression ; for [their]8134-their old commerce had been stormy , and interrupted by many a hurricane ; and [Barbara]120-barbara then had , or thought [she]120-barbara might have , many strings to [her]120-barbara bow , and did not believe that there was only one [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish in [the world]331-the world . Now all that was changed : and if this old hope should revive again , it would not be allowed to die away for any gratification of temper . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did not remember ever to have seen [her]120-barbara tremble before , and [he]115-mr cavendish too was fond of [her]120-barbara in [his]115-mr cavendish way . This curious revival did not come to anything of deeper importance , for of course just then [Rose]108-rose came in from [[her]108-rose household affairs]8136-her household affairs , and [Mr Lake]93-mr lake to tea ; and [the candidate]7042-the candidate recollected that it was time for dinner . But [father]2728-father and [sister]1655-sister also gave [him]7042-the candidate , in [their]8134-their different ways , a rather flattering reception . [Mr Lake]93-mr lake had already pledged [him]7042-the candidate [his]7042-the candidate vote , and was full of interest as to how things were going on , and enthusiastic for [his]7042-the candidate success ; and [Rose]108-rose scowled upon [him]7042-the candidate as of old , as on [a dangerous character , whose comings and goings could not be seen without apprehension]8140-a dangerous character , whose comings and goings could not be seen without apprehension ; which was an unexpected pleasure to [a man who had been startled to find how very little commotion [his]7042-the candidate presence made in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]8141-a man who had been startled to find how very little commotion his presence made in grange lane . [He]115-mr cavendish pressed [Barbara]120-barbara 's hand as [he]115-mr cavendish went away , and went to [his]115-mr cavendish dinner with a heart which certainly beat lighter , and a more pleasant sense of returning self - confidence , than [he]115-mr cavendish had felt for a long time . When [he]115-mr cavendish was coming out of [the house]339-the house , as a matter of course , [he]115-mr cavendish met with [the chief of [[his]115-mr cavendish Dissenting supporters]8144-his dissenting supporters]8143-the chief of his dissenting supporters , accompanied ( for [Mr Bury]109-mr bury , as has been said , was [very Low - Church , and loved , wherever [he]115-mr cavendish could do it , to work in unison with [[his]115-mr cavendish Dissenting brethren]8146-his dissenting brethren]8145-very low - church , and loved , wherever he could do it , to work in unison with his dissenting brethren ) by [[the Rector]567-the rector 's churchwarden]8148-the rector 's churchwarden , [both of whom]8149-both of whom stopped with a curiously critical air to speak to [the Candidate]7042-the candidate , who had to be [every man 's friend for the time being]8151-every man 's friend for the time being . The look in [their]8149-both of whom eyes sent an icy chill through [him]115-mr cavendish , but still the forbidden pleasure had been sweet . As [he]115-mr cavendish walked [home]287-home , [he]115-mr cavendish could not help thinking it over , and going back ten years , and feeling a little doubtful about it , whether it was then or now . And as [he]115-mr cavendish mused [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , whom [he]115-mr cavendish could not help continually connecting and contrasting with [the other]5266-the other , appeared to [him]115-mr cavendish as a kind of jealous [Queen Eleanor]176-helen , who had a right to [him]115-mr cavendish , and could take possession at any time , should [she]176-helen choose to make the effort ; while [Barbara]120-barbara was [a Rosamond]8154-a rosamond , dilapidated indeed , but always ready to receive and console [him]115-mr cavendish in [her]120-barbara bower . This was the kind of unconscious sentiment [he]115-mr cavendish had in [his]115-mr cavendish mind , feeling sure , as [he]115-mr cavendish mused , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would be very glad to marry [him]115-mr cavendish , and that it would be very wise on [his]115-mr cavendish part to ask [her]119-lucilla , and was a thing which might still probably come to pass . Of course [he]115-mr cavendish could not see into [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's mind , which had travelled such a long way beyond [him]115-mr cavendish . [He]115-mr cavendish gave a glance up at the windows as [he]115-mr cavendish passed [her]88-miss marjoribanks door , and felt a kind of disagreeable satisfaction in seeing how diminished the lights were in [the once radiant house]8155-the once radiant house . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla was so fond of a great deal of light ! but [she]119-lucilla could not afford now to spend as much money upon wax as [a Continental church]8156-a continental church might do . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had so odd a sense of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's power over [him]115-mr cavendish , that it gave [him]115-mr cavendish a certain pleasure to think of the coming down of [her]88-miss marjoribanks pride and diminution of [her]88-miss marjoribanks lights . But the fact was , that not more than ten minutes after [he]115-mr cavendish had passed [her]88-miss marjoribanks door with this reflection , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , sitting with [her]119-lucilla good book on the table and [her]119-lucilla work in [her]119-lucilla hand , in [the room which was not so well lighted as [it]8157-the room which was not so well lighted as it used to be used to be]8157-the room which was not so well lighted as it used to be , heard that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had been met with coming out of [Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's , and that [Barbara]120-barbara had been singing to [him]115-mr cavendish , and that there was no telling what might have happened . "[285-a man] [A man]285-a man ai n't [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford as takes up with that sort , " [Thomas]117-tom said indignantly , who had come to pay [[his]117-tom former mistress]8158-his former mistress a visit , and to assure [her]8158-his former mistress of [[his]117-tom brother - in - law]1953-his brother - in - law 's vote . [He]117-tom was a little more free - spoken than of [old , being now set up]8160-old , being now set up , and [an independent householder]8161-an independent householder , and calling [no man master]8162-no man master ; and [he]117-tom was naturally indignant at an occurrence which , regarded in the light of past events , was an insult not only to [Carlingford]3-carlingford , but to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was evidently startled by the news . [She]88-miss marjoribanks looked up quickly as if [she]88-miss marjoribanks had been about to speak , and then stopped [herself]88-miss marjoribanks and turned [her]88-miss marjoribanks back upon [Thomas]117-tom , and poked the fire in a most energetic way . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had even taken the hearth - brush in [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand to make all tidy after this onslaught , but that was a thing that went to [Thomas]117-tom 's heart . "[285-a man] [I]0-i could n't stand by and see it , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Thomas]117-tom ; "[285-a man] it do n't feel natural ; " and there was actually a kind of moisture in [his]117-tom eye as [he]117-tom took that domestic implement out of [her]119-lucilla hand . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish pitied [Lucilla]119-lucilla for having less light than of old , and [Thomas]117-tom for being reduced so low as to sweep [her]119-lucilla own hearth . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla was very far from pitying [her]119-lucilla own case . [She]119-lucilla had been making an effort over [herself]119-lucilla , and [she]119-lucilla had come out of it triumphant ; after reading so many good books , it is not to be wondered at if [she]119-lucilla felt [herself]119-lucilla a changed and softened and elevated character . [She]119-lucilla had the means in [her]119-lucilla hands of doing [[her]119-lucilla candidate]7032-her candidate 's rival a deadly mischief , and yet , for old friendship 's sake , [Lucilla]119-lucilla made up [her]119-lucilla mind to forbear . "[0-i] [I]0-i will give it [you]4170-you , [Thomas]117-tom , " [she]119-lucilla said , with dignity , holding the hearth - brush , which was in such circumstances elevated into something sublime , "[4170-you] if [you]4170-you will promise , never , until after the election — never to say a word about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish and [Miss Lake]118-miss lake . It was quite right to tell [me]0-i , and [you]4170-you are very kind about the hearth ; but [you]4170-you must promise never to say a syllable about it , not even to [Nancy]102-nancy , until the election is over ; or [I]0-i will never give it [you]4170-you , nor ask [you]4170-you to do a single thing for [me]0-i again . " [Thomas]117-tom was so much struck with this address that [he]117-tom said "[245-good lord] [Good Lord]245-good lord ! " in sheer amazement ; and then [he]117-tom made the necessary vow , and took the hearth - brush out of [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's hand . "[4171-he] No doubt [he]4171-he was asking for [Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's vote , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[4171-he] [They]4172-they say [everybody]300-everybody is making great exertions , and [you]4170-you know [they]4172-they are both [[my]0-i friends]4577-my friends . [I]0-i ought to be pleased whoever wins . But it is impressed on [my]0-i mind that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton will be [the man]1681-the man , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , with a little solemnity , "[222-mr ashburton] and , [Thomas]117-tom , [we]4176-we must give [them]4172-they fair - play . " It would be vain to assert that [Thomas]117-tom understood this romantic generosity , but [he]117-tom was taken by surprise , and had relinquished [his]117-tom own liberty in the matter , and had nothing further to say . Indeed [he]117-tom had so little to say downstairs , [that [Nancy]102-nancy , who was longing for a little gossip , insulted and reviled [him]117-tom , and declared that since [he]117-tom took up with that [Betsy]102-nancy there never was a sensible word to be got out of [him]117-tom]102-nancy . And all the time [the poor man]2570-the poor man was burning with this bit of news . Many [a man]285-a man has bartered [his]285-a man free - will before under the influence of female wiles , or so at least history would have [us]4176-we believe ; but [few]8166-few have done it for so poor a compensation as that hearth - brush . [Thomas]117-tom withdrew sore at heart , longing for the election to be over , and kept [his]117-tom word like [an honest man]3608-an honest man ; but notwithstanding , before the evening was over , the fatal news was spreading like fire to [every house in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]8168-every house in grange lane . It is probable that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish considered the indulgence above recorded all the more excusable in that it was Saturday night . The nomination was to take place on Monday , and if [a man]285-a man was not to be supposed to be done with [his]285-a man work on the Saturday evening , when could [he]285-a man be expected to have a moment of repose ? [He]115-mr cavendish had thought as [he]115-mr cavendish went [home]287-home — for naturally , while putting [himself]115-mr cavendish so skilfully in the way of temptation , such questions had not entered into [his]115-mr cavendish mind — that the fact of to - morrow being Sunday would effectually neutralise any harm [he]115-mr cavendish could have been supposed to have done by a visit so simple and natural , and that neither [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister nor [[his]115-mr cavendish committee]8032-his committee , the two powers of which [he]115-mr cavendish stood in a certain awe , could so much as hear of it until the election was over , and all decided for good or for evil . This had been a comfort to [his]115-mr cavendish mind , but it was the very falsest and most deceitful consolation . That intervening Sunday was a severer calamity for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish than half a dozen ordinary days . The general excitement had risen so high , and all the chances on both sides had been so often discussed and debated , that something new was as water in [the desert]4638-the desert to the thirsting constituency . The story was all through [Grange Lane]4-grange lane that very night , but [Carlingford]3-carlingford [itself]3-carlingford , from [St Roque 's]26-st roque 's to [the wilderness of [the North End]75-the north end]8174-the wilderness of the north end , tingled with it next morning . It is true , [the Rector]567-the rector made no special allusion to it in [his]567-the rector sermon , though the tone of all [his]567-the rector services was so sad , and [his]567-the rector own fine countenance looked so melancholy , that [[Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's devoted followers]8176-mr bury 's devoted followers could all see that [he]567-the rector had something on [his]567-the rector mind . But [Mr Tufton]110-mr tufton at [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel was not so reticent . [He]110-mr tufton was [a man quite famous for [his]110-mr tufton extempore gifts , and who rather liked to preach about any very recent public event , which it was evident to all [[his]110-mr tufton hearers]8178-his hearers could not have found place in a "[117-tom] prepared " discourse]8177-a man quite famous for his extempore gifts , and who rather liked to preach about any very recent public event , which it was evident to all his hearers could not have found place in a " prepared " discourse ; and [his]110-mr tufton sermon that morning was upon wickedness in high places , upon [men who sought the confidence of [[their]8179-men who sought the confidence of their fellows only to betray it , and offered to the poor man a hand red with his sister 's ( metaphorical ) blood fellows]8180-their fellows only to betray it , and offered to [the poor man]2570-the poor man a hand red with [[his]2570-the poor man sister]577-his sister 's ( metaphorical ) blood]8179-men who sought the confidence of their fellows only to betray it , and offered to the poor man a hand red with his sister 's ( metaphorical ) blood . But it would be wrong to say that this was the general tone of public opinion in [Grove Street]27-grove street ; [most people]1186-most people , on the contrary , thought of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish not as a wolf thirsting for the lamb 's blood , but rather [himself]115-mr cavendish as [a kind of lamb caught in the thicket]8184-a kind of lamb caught in the thicket , and about to be offered up in sacrifice . Such was the impression of [a great many influential persons who had been wavering hitherto , and inclining on the whole]8185-a great many influential persons who had been wavering hitherto , and inclining on the whole to [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's liberal principles and supposed Low - Church views . [A man whose hand is red metaphorically with [your]8187-your sister]8186-a man whose hand is red metaphorically with your sister 's blood is no doubt [a highly objectionable personage]8188-a highly objectionable personage ; but it is doubtful whether , under the circumstances , [an enlightened constituency]8189-an enlightened constituency might not consider [the man who had given a perfectly unstained hand to so thoroughly unsatisfactory a sister]8190-the man who had given a perfectly unstained hand to so thoroughly unsatisfactory a sister as more objectionable still ; and the indignation of [Grange Lane]4-grange lane at [Barbara]120-barbara 's reappearance was nothing to the fury of [George Street]24-george street , and even of [Wharfside]74-wharfside , where [the bargees]8056-the bargees began to scoff openly . [Society]262-society had nothing worse to say than to quote [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , and assert that "[4177-these artist people] [these artist people]4177-these artist people were [all adventurers]5270-all adventurers " ; and then [Grange Lane]4-grange lane in general could not forget that [it]4-grange lane "[4177-these artist people] had met " [Barbara]120-barbara , nor dismiss from its consideration [her]120-barbara black eyes , [her]120-barbara level brows , and [her]120-barbara magnificent contralto ; whereas in [the other region]8192-the other region the idea of [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford marrying "[117-tom] that sort ! " cast all [the world]331-the world into temporary delirium . It was a still more deadly offence to [the small people]8195-the small people than to the great . And the exceptional standing which [poor Mr Lake]93-mr lake and [[his]93-mr lake daughter]286-his daughter [Rose]108-rose used to lay claim to — the "[117-tom] rank of [their]4179-their own " which [they]4179-their possessed as [artists]1658-artists — was a pretension much more disagreeable to [the shopkeepers]8198-the shopkeepers than to society in general . Thus in every sense [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had done the very worst for [himself]115-mr cavendish by [his]115-mr cavendish ill - timed indulgence ; and [his]115-mr cavendish guilt was about the same with most of [[his]115-mr cavendish critics]8199-his critics whether [he]115-mr cavendish meant perfectly well and innocently , or entertained the most guilty intentions ever conceived by [man]4780-man . And all [his]115-mr cavendish misfortunes were increased by the fact that the intervening day was a Sunday . [Barbara Lake]120-barbara [herself]120-barbara , who did not know what [people]505-people were saying , and who , if [she]120-barbara had known , would not have cared , came to [church]6885-church , as was natural , in the morning ; and under pretence that the family pew was full , had the assurance , as [people]505-people remarked , to come to [the middle aisle]8204-the middle aisle , in that same silk dress which rustled like tin , and made more demonstration than the richest draperies . The pew - opener disapproved of [her]120-barbara as much as [everybody else]2143-everybody else did , but [she]120-barbara could not turn [the intruder]2549-the intruder out ; and though [Barbara]120-barbara had a long time to wait , and was curiously inspected by all the eyes near [her]120-barbara while [she]120-barbara did so , the end was that [she]120-barbara got a seat in [her]120-barbara rustling silk not very far from where [Lucilla]119-lucilla sat in deep mourning , [a model of every righteous observance]8207-a model of every righteous observance . As for poor [Barbara]120-barbara , [she]120-barbara too was very exemplary in [church]6885-church . [She]120-barbara meant [nobody]4434-nobody any harm , [poor soul]4447-poor soul . [She]120-barbara could not help the flashing of those big black eyes , to which the level line above them gave such a curious appearance of obliqueness — nor was it to be expected that [she]120-barbara should deny [herself]120-barbara the use of [her]120-barbara advantages , or omit to "[4177-these artist people] take the second " in all the canticles with such melodious liquid tones as made [everybody]300-everybody stop and look round . [She]120-barbara had a perfect right to do it ; indeed it was [her]120-barbara duty , as it is [everybody]300-everybody 's duty , to aid to the best of [their]300-everybody ability in the church - music of [[their]300-everybody parish]8213-their parish , which was what [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla persisted in saying in answer to all objections . But the effect was great in [the congregation]8214-the congregation , and even [the Rector]567-the rector [himself]567-the rector was seen to change colour as [his]567-the rector eye fell upon [the unlucky young woman]8216-the unlucky young woman . [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , for [his]115-mr cavendish part , knew [her]8216-the unlucky young woman voice the moment [he]115-mr cavendish heard it , and gave a little start , and received such a look from [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister , who was standing by [him]115-mr cavendish , as turned [him]115-mr cavendish to stone . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn looked at [him]115-mr cavendish , and so did [[her]99-mrs woodburn husband]283-her husband , and [Mr Centum]98-mrs centum turned a solemnly inquiring reproachful gaze upon [him]115-mr cavendish from the other side of [the aisle]8219-the aisle . "[4177-these artist people] Oh , [Harry]165-harry , [you]165-harry will kill [me]0-i with vexation ! why , for goodness ' sake , did [you]165-harry let [her]4180-her come ? " [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister whispered when [they]8221-they had all sat down again . "[165-harry] Good heavens ! how could [I]0-i help it ? " cried [poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , almost loud enough to be heard . And then by the slight , almost imperceptible , hum around [him]115-mr cavendish , [he]115-mr cavendish felt that not only [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister and [[his]115-mr cavendish committee]8032-his committee , but [the Rector]567-the rector and all [Carlingford]3-carlingford , had [their]8221-they eyes upon [him]115-mr cavendish , and was thankful to look up the lesson , [poor man]4438-poor man , and bury [his]115-mr cavendish face in it . It was a hard punishment for the indiscretion of an hour . But perhaps of [all the people concerned]8226-all the people concerned it was [the Rector who was the most to be pitied]8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied . [He]8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied had staked [his]8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied honour upon [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's repentance , and here was [he]8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied going back , publicly to wallow in the mire — and it was Sunday when [such a worldly subject]8228-such a worldly subject ought not to be permitted to enter [a good man]4891-a good man 's mind , much less to be discussed and acted upon as it ought to be if anything was to be done ; for there was little more than this sacred day remaining in which to undo the mischief which a too great confidence in human nature had wrought . And then , to tell the truth , [the Rector]567-the rector did not know how to turn back . It would have been hard , very hard , to have told all [the people who confided in [him]115-mr cavendish]8231-the people who confided in him that [he]115-mr cavendish had never had any stronger evidence for [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's repentance than [he]115-mr cavendish now had for [his]115-mr cavendish backsliding ; and to give in , and let [the other side]8232-the other side have it all [their]8232-the other side own way , and throw over [the candidate with whom [he]115-mr cavendish had identified [himself]115-mr cavendish]8233-the candidate with whom he had identified himself , was as painful to [Mr Bury]109-mr bury as if , instead of being very Low - Church , [he]115-mr cavendish had been [the most muscular of Christians]8234-the most muscular of christians . Being in this state of mind , it may be supposed that [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister 's mild wonder and trembling speculations at lunch , when [they]8236-they were alone together , were well qualified to raise some sparks of [that old Adam]8237-that old adam , who , though well kept under , still existed in [the Rector]567-the rector 's , as in [most other human breasts]8239-most other human breasts . "[165-harry] But , [dear Edward]190-edward , [I]0-i would not quite condemn [him]4181-he , " [Miss Bury]114-miss bury said . "[0-i] [He]4181-he has been the cause of a good deal of remark , [you]190-edward know , and [the poor girl]4182-the poor girl has been talked about . [He]4181-he may think it is [his]4181-he duty to make [her]4182-the poor girl amends . For anything [we]4183-we can tell , [he]4181-he may have the most honourable intentions — — " "[4181-he] Oh , bother [his]4181-he honourable intentions ! " said [the Rector]567-the rector . Such an exclamation from [him]4181-he was as bad as the most dreadful oath from [an ordinary man]8241-an ordinary man , and very nearly made [Miss Bury]114-miss bury drop from [her]114-miss bury chair in amazement . Things must have gone very far indeed when [the Rector]567-the rector [himself]567-the rector disregarded all proprieties and the sacredness of the day in such a wildly - daring fashion . For , to tell the truth , in [his]567-the rector secret heart [Mr Bury]109-mr bury was [himself]567-the rector a little of the way of thinking of [the people in [Grove Street]27-grove street]8243-the people in grove street . Strictly speaking , if [a man]285-a man has done anything to make [a young woman]454-a young woman be talked about , [every well - principled person]8246-every well - principled person ought to desire that [he]8246-every well - principled person should make [her]4182-the poor girl amends ; but at the same time , at such a crisis there was little consolation in the fact that [the candidate one]8247-the candidate one was supporting and doing daily battle for had honourable intentions in respect to [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . If it had been [Rose Lake]108-rose , it would still have been a blow ; but [Rose]108-rose was unspeakably respectable , and [nobody]4434-nobody could have said a syllable on the subject : while [Barbara]120-barbara , who came to [church]6885-church in a tin gown , and rustled up the middle aisle in [it]8250-it , attracting all eyes , and took such a second in the canticles that [she]120-barbara overwhelmed the choir itself — [Barbara]120-barbara , who had made [people]505-people talk at [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's parties , and had been ten years away , wandering over the face of [the earth]1094-the earth , [nobody]4434-nobody could tell where — governessing , singing , play - acting , perhaps , for anything that [anybody]313-anybody could tell ! [A clergyman]5109-a clergyman , it is true , dared not have said such a thing , and [Mr Bury]109-mr bury 's remorse would have been bitter could [he]109-mr bury have really believed [himself]109-mr bury capable even of thinking it ; but still it is certain that the unconscious , unexpressed idea in [his]109-mr bury mind was , that the honourable intentions were the worst of it — that [a candidate]8256-a candidate might be [a fool]717-a fool , or even [an unrepentant sinner]8258-an unrepentant sinner , and after all it would be chiefly [his]109-mr bury own concern ; but that so much as to dream of making [Barbara Lake]120-barbara [[the Member]8259-the member 's wife]8260-the member 's wife , was the deepest insult that could be offered to [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [The Rector]567-the rector carried [his]567-the rector burden silently all day , and scarcely opened [his]567-the rector lips , as all [his]567-the rector sympathetic following remarked ; but before [he]567-the rector went to bed [he]567-the rector made a singular statement , the complete accuracy of which [an impartial observer]8262-an impartial observer might be disposed to doubt , but which [Mr Bury]109-mr bury uttered with profound sincerity , and with a sigh of self - compassion . "[4181-he] Now [I]0-i understand [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla , " was what [the good man]7397-the good man said , and [he]567-the rector all but puffed out the candle [he]567-the rector had just lighted , with that sigh . [Lucilla]119-lucilla , however , in [[her]119-lucilla own person]523-her own person took no part in it at all , one way or other . [She]119-lucilla shook hands very kindly with [Barbara]120-barbara , and hoped [she]120-barbara would come and see [her]120-barbara , and made it clearly apparent that [she]120-barbara at least bore no malice . "[0-i] [I]0-i am very glad [I]0-i told [Thomas]117-tom to say nothing about it , " [she]119-lucilla said to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who , however , did not know the circumstances , and was very little the wiser , as may be supposed . And then [the two ladies]1077-the two ladies walked [home]287-home together , and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks devoted [herself]88-miss marjoribanks to [her]88-miss marjoribanks good books . It was almost the first moment of repose that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had ever had in [her]119-lucilla busy life , and it was a repose not only permitted but enjoined . Society , which had all along expected so much from [her]119-lucilla , expected now that [she]119-lucilla should not find [herself]119-lucilla able for any exertion ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks responded nobly , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had always done , to the requirements of society . To a mind less perfectly regulated , the fact that the election which had been so interesting to [her]88-miss marjoribanks was now about , as may be said , to take place without [her]88-miss marjoribanks , would have been of itself a severe trial ; and the sweet composure with which [she]88-miss marjoribanks bore it was not one of the least remarkable phenomena of the present crisis . But the fact was that this Sunday was on the whole an oppressive day . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton came in for a moment , it is true , between services ; but [he]222-mr ashburton [himself]222-mr ashburton , though generally so steady , was unsettled and agitated . [He]222-mr ashburton had been bearing the excitement well until this last almost incredible accident occurred , which made it possible that [he]222-mr ashburton might not only win , but win by a large majority . "[0-i] [The Dissenters]8084-the dissenters have all held out till now , and would not pledge [themselves]8084-the dissenters , " [he]222-mr ashburton said to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , actually with a tremble in [his]222-mr ashburton voice ; and then [he]222-mr ashburton told [her]119-lucilla about [Mr Tufton]110-mr tufton 's sermon and the wickedness in high places , and the hand imbrued metaphorically in [[his]222-mr ashburton sister]577-his sister 's blood . "[4185-he] [I]0-i wonder how [he]4185-he could say so , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with indignation . "[4185-he] It is just like [those Dissenters]4186-those dissenters . What harm was there in going to see [her]4187-her ? [I]0-i heard of it last night , but even for [your]4188-you interest [I]0-i would never have spread such mere gossip as that . " "[0-i] No — certainly it is mere gossip , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton ; "[0-i] but it will do [him]4185-he a great deal of harm all the same , " and then once more [he]222-mr ashburton got restless and abstracted . "[0-i] [I]0-i suppose it is of no use asking [you]4188-you if [you]4188-you would join [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond 's party at [the Blue Boar]4189-the blue boar ? [You]4188-you could have a window almost to [yourself]4188-you , [you]4188-you know , and would be quite quiet . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla shook [her]119-lucilla head , and the movement was more expressive than words . "[0-i] [I]0-i did not think [you]4188-you would , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton ; and then [he]222-mr ashburton took [her]4188-you hand , and [his]222-mr ashburton looks too became full of meaning . "[0-i] Then [I]0-i must say adieu , " [he]222-mr ashburton said—"adieu[0-i] until it is all over . [I]0-i shall not have a moment that [I]0-i can call [my]0-i own — this will be an eventful week for [me]0-i . " "[0-i] [You]0-i mean an eventful day , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; for [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was not such a novice as to be afraid of the appearance [he]222-mr ashburton would have to make at the nomination . [He]222-mr ashburton did not contradict [her]4188-you , but [he]222-mr ashburton pressed [her]4188-you hand with a look which was equivalent to kissing it , though [he]222-mr ashburton was not romantic enough to go quite that length . When [he]222-mr ashburton was gone , [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could not but wonder a little what [he]222-mr ashburton could mean by looking forward to an eventful week . For [her]88-miss marjoribanks own part , [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not but feel that after so much excitement things would feel rather flat for the rest of the week , and that it was almost wrong to have an election on a Tuesday . Could it be that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had some other contest or candidateship in store for [himself]222-mr ashburton which [he]222-mr ashburton had not told [her]4188-you about ? Such a thing was quite possible ; but what had [Lucilla]119-lucilla in [her]119-lucilla mourning to do with worldly contingencies ? [She]119-lucilla went back to [her]119-lucilla seat in the corner of the sofa and [her]119-lucilla book of sermons , and read fifty pages before tea - time ; [she]119-lucilla knew how much , because [she]119-lucilla had put a mark in [her]119-lucilla book when [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton came in . Marks are very necessary things generally in sermon - books ; and [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but feel pleased to think that since [[her]119-lucilla visitor]813-her visitor went away [she]119-lucilla had got over so much ground . To compare [Carlingford]3-carlingford to a volcano that night ( and indeed all the next day , which was the day of nomination ) would be a stale similitude ; and yet in some respects it was like a volcano . It was not the same kind of excitement which arises in [a town]3849-a town where politics run very high — if there are any towns nowadays in such a state of unsophisticated nature . Neither was it a place where simple corruption could carry the day ; for [the freemen of [Wharfside]74-wharfside]8270-the freemen of wharfside were , after all , but [a small portion of [the population]8054-the population]8271-a small portion of the population . It was in reality a quite ideal sort of contest — a contest for [the best man]3567-the best man , such as would have pleased [the purest - minded philosopher]8274-the purest - minded philosopher . It was [the man most fit to represent [Carlingford]3-carlingford for whom [everybody]300-everybody was looking]8275-the man most fit to represent carlingford for whom everybody was looking , not [a man to be baited about parish - rates and Reform Bills and the Irish Church;—a man who lived in , or near [the town]551-the town , and "[0-i] dealt regular " at [all the best shops]8279-all the best shops]8277-a man to be baited about parish - rates and reform bills and the irish church;—a man who lived in , or near the town , and " dealt regular " at all the best shops ; [a man who would not disgrace [[his]8280-a man who would not disgrace his constituency by any unlawful or injudicious sort of love - making — who would attend to the town 's interests and subscribe to its charities , and take the lead in a general way constituency]3611-his constituency by any unlawful or injudicious sort of love - making — who would attend to [the town]551-the town 's interests and subscribe to [its]551-the town charities , and take the lead in a general way]8280-a man who would not disgrace his constituency by any unlawful or injudicious sort of love - making — who would attend to the town 's interests and subscribe to its charities , and take the lead in a general way . This was what [Carlingford]3-carlingford was looking for , as [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with that intuitive rapidity which was characteristic of [her]88-miss marjoribanks genius , had at once remarked ; and when [everybody]300-everybody went [home]287-home from [church]6885-church and [chapel]8286-chapel , though it was Sunday , [the whole town]8287-the whole town thrilled and throbbed with this great question . [People]505-people might have found it possible to condone a sin or wink at a mere backsliding ; but there were few so bigoted in [their]505-people faith as to believe that [the man who was capable of marrying [Barbara Lake]120-barbara]8289-the man who was capable of marrying barbara lake could ever be [the man for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]3575-the man for carlingford ; and thus it was that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who had been flourishing like a green bay - tree , withered away , as it were , in a moment , and [the place that had known [him]115-mr cavendish]8291-the place that had known him knew [him]115-mr cavendish no more . [The hustings]8292-the hustings were erected at [that central spot , just under the windows of [the Blue Boar]77-the blue boar , where [Grange Lane]4-grange lane and [George Street]24-george street]8293-that central spot , just under the windows of the blue boar , where grange lane and george street meet , [the most central point in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]8294-the most central point in carlingford . It was so near that [Lucilla]119-lucilla could hear the shouts and the music and all the divers noises of the election , but could not , even when [she]119-lucilla went into the very corner of the window and strained [her]119-lucilla eyes to the utmost , see what was going on , which was a very trying position . [We]8295-we will not linger upon the proceedings or excitement of Monday , when the nomination and the speeches were made , and when the show of hands was certainly thought to be in [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's favour . But it was the next day that was the real trial . [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond and [[her]164-lady richmond party]8296-her party drove past at a very early hour , and looked up at [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's windows , and congratulated [themselves]8297-them that [they]8297-them were so early , and that [poor dear Lucilla]119-lucilla would not have the additional pain of seeing [them]8297-them go past . But [Lucilla]119-lucilla did see [them]8297-them , though , with [her]119-lucilla usual good sense , [she]119-lucilla kept behind the blind . [She]119-lucilla never did anything absurd in the way of early rising on ordinary occasions ; but this morning it was impossible to restrain a certain excitement , and though it did [her]119-lucilla no good , still [she]119-lucilla got up an hour earlier than usual , and listened to the music , and heard [the cabs]8298-the cabs rattling about , and could not help it if [her]119-lucilla heart beat quicker . It was perhaps a more important crisis for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks than for [any other person]8299-any other person , save one , in [Carlingford]3-carlingford ; for of course it would be foolish to attempt to assert that [she]119-lucilla did not understand by this time what [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton meant ; and it may be imagined how hard it was upon [Lucilla]119-lucilla to be thus , as it were , in [the very outside row of the assembly]8300-the very outside row of the assembly — to hear all the distant shouts and sounds , everything that was noisy and inarticulate , and conveyed no meaning , and to be out of reach of all that could really inform [her]119-lucilla as to what was going on . [She]119-lucilla saw from [her]119-lucilla window [the cabs]8298-the cabs rushing past , now with [her]119-lucilla own violet - and - green colours , now with the blue - and - yellow . And sometimes it seemed to [Lucilla]119-lucilla that the blue - and - yellow predominated , and that [the carriages which mounted the hostile standard]8302-the carriages which mounted the hostile standard carried [voters in larger numbers and more enthusiastic condition]8303-voters in larger numbers and more enthusiastic condition . The first load of bargemen that came up [Grange Lane]4-grange lane from [the farther end of [Wharf side]8305-wharf side]8304-the farther end of wharf side were all [Blues]263-blues ; and when [a spectator]8306-a spectator is thus held on the very edge of the event in a suspense which grows every moment more intolerable , especially when [he]8307-he or [she]8308-she is disposed to believe that things in general go on all the worse for [his]8307-he or [her]8308-she absence , it is no wonder if [that spectator]8309-that spectator becomes nervous , and sees all the dangers at [their]8309-that spectator darkest . What if , after all , old liking and friendship had prevailed over that beautiful optimism which [Lucilla]119-lucilla had done so much to instil into the minds of [[her]119-lucilla townsfolk]8310-her townsfolk ? What if something more mercenary and less elevating than the ideal search for [the best man]3567-the best man , in which [she]119-lucilla had hoped [Carlingford]3-carlingford was engaged , should have swayed the popular mind to the other side ? All these painful questions went through [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind as the day crept on ; and [her]119-lucilla suspense was much aggravated by [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who took no real interest in the election , but who kept saying every ten minutes—"I[4190-they] wonder how the poll is going on — [I]0-i wonder what that is [they]4190-they are shouting — is it ' [Ashburton]222-mr ashburton for ever ! ' or ' [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish for ever ! ' [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? [Your]119-lucilla ears should be sharper than mine ; but [I]0-i think it is [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla thought so too , and [her]119-lucilla heart quaked within [her]119-lucilla , and [she]119-lucilla went and squeezed [herself]119-lucilla into the corner of the window , to try whether it was not possible to catch a glimpse of the field of battle ; and [her]119-lucilla perseverance was finally rewarded by the sight of the extremity of the wooden planks which formed the polling - booth ; but there was little satisfaction to be got out of that . And then the continual dropping of [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's questions drove [her]119-lucilla wild . "[115-mr cavendish] [[My]0-i dear aunt]3694-my dear aunt , " [she]119-lucilla said at last , "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i can see nothing and hear nothing , and [you]3694-my dear aunt know as much about what is going on as [I]0-i do"—which , it will be acknowledged , was not an answer such as [one]4465-one would have expected from [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's perfect temper and wonderful self - control . The election went on with all its usual commotion while [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks watched and waited . [[Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's committee]8313-mr cavendish 's committee brought [[their]8313-mr cavendish 's committee supporters]8314-their supporters very well up in the morning — no doubt by way of making sure of [them]8314-their supporters , as [somebody]312-somebody suggested on the other side ; and for some time [[Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn 's party at [[Masters]149-masters 's windows]8317-masters 's windows]8316-mrs woodburn 's party at masters 's windows ( which [Masters]149-masters had given rather reluctantly , by way of pleasing [the Rector]567-the rector ) looked in better spirits and less anxious than [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond 's party , which was at [the Blue Boar]77-the blue boar . Towards noon [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish [himself]115-mr cavendish went up to [[his]115-mr cavendish female supporters]8319-his female supporters with the bulletin of the poll — the same bulletin which [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had just sent down to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . These were the numbers ; and [they]8319-his female supporters made [Masters]149-masters 's triumphant , while silence and anxiety fell upon [the Blue Boar]77-the blue boar : — When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks received this disastrous intelligence , [she]88-miss marjoribanks put the note in [her]88-miss marjoribanks pocket without saying a word to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , and left [her]88-miss marjoribanks window , and went back to [her]88-miss marjoribanks worsted - work ; but as for [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , [she]88-miss marjoribanks gave [[her]88-miss marjoribanks brother]1449-her brother a hug , and laughed , and cried , and believed in it , like [a silly woman]8321-a silly woman as [she]88-miss marjoribanks was . "[115-mr cavendish] It is something quite unlooked - for , and which [I]0-i never could have calculated upon , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , thrusting [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand into an imaginary waistcoat with [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's very look and tone , which was beyond measure amusing to [all the party]8322-all the party . [They]4193-they laughed so long , and were so gay , that [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond solemnly levelled [her]164-lady richmond opera - glass at [them]4193-they with the air of [a woman who was used to elections]8323-a woman who was used to elections , but knew how [such parvenus]8324-such parvenus have [their]4193-they heads turned by a prominent position . "[0-i] [That woman]4192-that woman is taking some of [us]4193-they off , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , "[4192-that woman] but if it is [me]0-i , [I]0-i can bear it . There is nothing so vulgar as that sort of thing , and [I]0-i hope [you]4194-you never encourage it in [your]4194-you presence , [[my]0-i dears]5262-my dears . " Just at that moment , however , an incident occurred which took up the attention of [the ladies at the windows]8325-the ladies at the windows , and eclipsed even the interest of the election . [Poor Barbara Lake]120-barbara was interested , too , to know if [[her]120-barbara friend]503-her friend would win . [She]120-barbara was not entertaining any particular hopes or plans about [him]503-her friend . Years and hard experiences had humbled [Barbara]120-barbara . The Brussels veil which [she]120-barbara used to dream of had faded as much from [her]120-barbara memory as [poor Rose]108-rose 's Honiton design , for which [she]120-barbara had got the prize . At the present moment , instead of nourishing the ambitious designs which [everybody]300-everybody laid to [her]120-barbara charge , [she]120-barbara would have been content with the very innocent privilege of talking a little to [[her]120-barbara next employers]8328-her next employers about [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , [the member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , and [his]115-mr cavendish visits to [[[her]120-barbara father]292-her father 's house]417-her father 's house . But at the same time , [she]120-barbara had once been fond of [him]503-her friend , and [she]120-barbara took a great interest in [him]503-her friend , and was very anxious that [he]503-her friend should win . And [she]120-barbara was in the habit , like [so many other women]8332-so many other women , of finding out , as far as [she]120-barbara could , what was going on , and going to see everything that there might be to see . [She]120-barbara had brought [one of [[her]120-barbara young brothers]8334-her young brothers with [her]120-barbara , whose anxiety to see the fun was quite as great as [her]120-barbara own]8333-one of her young brothers with her , whose anxiety to see the fun was quite as great as her own ; and [she]120-barbara was arrayed in the tin dress — [her]120-barbara best available garment — which was made long , according to the fashion , and which , as [Barbara]120-barbara scorned to tuck it up , was continually getting trodden on , and talked about , and reviled at , on [that crowded pavement]8335-that crowded pavement . [The two parties of ladies]8336-the two parties of ladies saw , and even it might be said heard , the sweep of the metallic garment , which was undergoing such rough usage , and which was [her]120-barbara best , poor soul . [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond had alighted from [[her]164-lady richmond carriage]1659-her carriage carefully tucked up , though there were only a few steps to make , and there was [no lady in Carlingford who would have swept "[4194-you] a good gown " over the stones]8338-no lady in carlingford who would have swept " a good gown " over the stones in such a way ; but then poor [Barbara]120-barbara was not precisely [a lady]4506-a lady , and thought it right to look as if it did not matter . [She]120-barbara went up to read the numbers of the poll — in the sight of [everybody]300-everybody ; and [she]120-barbara clasped [her]120-barbara hands together with ecstatic satisfaction as [she]120-barbara read ; and [young Carmine]265-young carmine , [[her]120-barbara brother]1449-her brother , dashed into the midst of the fray , and shouted "[115-mr cavendish] [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish for ever ! hurrah for [Cavendish]115-mr cavendish ! " and could scarcely be drawn back again to take [[his]1449-her brother sister]577-his sister [home]287-home . Even when [she]120-barbara withdrew , [she]120-barbara did not go [home]287-home , but went slowly up and down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane with [[her]120-barbara rustling train]8345-her rustling train behind [her]120-barbara , with the intention of coming back for further information . [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond and [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn both lost all thought of the election as [they]8346-their watched ; and lo ! when [their]8346-their wandering thoughts came back again , the tide had turned . The tide had turned . Whether it was [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn , or whether it was fate , or whether it was the deadly unanimity of [those Dissenters]4186-those dissenters , who , after all [their]8346-their wavering , had at last decided for [the man who "[115-mr cavendish] dealt " in [George Street]24-george street]8348-the man who " dealt " in george street[no one]281-no one could tell ; but by two o'clock [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was so far ahead that [he]222-mr ashburton felt [himself]222-mr ashburton justified in sending another bulletin to [Lucilla]119-lucilla — so far that there was no reasonable hope of [the opposite candidate]8350-the opposite candidate ever making up [his]222-mr ashburton lost ground . [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn was not [a woman to be content when reasonable hope was over]8351-a woman to be content when reasonable hope was over[she]99-mrs woodburn clung to the last possibility desperately , with a pertinacity beyond all reason , and swore in [her]99-mrs woodburn heart that it was [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn that had done it , and cursed [her]99-mrs woodburn with [her]99-mrs woodburn best energies ; which , however , as these are not melodramatic days , was a thing which did [the culprit]1119-the culprit no possible harm . When [Barbara]99-mrs woodburn [herself]99-mrs woodburn came back from [[her]99-mrs woodburn promenade in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]8353-her promenade in grange lane , and saw the altered numbers , [she]99-mrs woodburn again clasped [her]99-mrs woodburn hands together for a moment , and looked as if [she]99-mrs woodburn were going to faint ; and it was at that moment that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's eyes fell upon [her]99-mrs woodburn , as ill fortune would have it . [They]8354-they were all looking at [him]115-mr cavendish as if it was [his]115-mr cavendish fault ; and the sight of that sympathetic face was consoling to [the defeated candidate]1109-the defeated candidate . [He]115-mr cavendish took off [his]115-mr cavendish hat before [everybody]300-everybody ; probably , as [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister afterwards said , [he]115-mr cavendish would have gone and offered [her]577-his sister [his]115-mr cavendish arm had [he]115-mr cavendish been near enough . How could [anybody]313-anybody wonder , after that , that things had gone against [him]115-mr cavendish , and that , notwithstanding all [his]115-mr cavendish advantages , [he]115-mr cavendish was [the loser in the fight]8359-the loser in the fight ? As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [she]119-lucilla had gone back to [her]119-lucilla worsted - work when [she]119-lucilla got [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's first note , in which [[his]115-mr cavendish rival]7410-his rival 's name stood above [his]115-mr cavendish own . [She]119-lucilla looked quite composed , and [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima went on teasing with [her]230-aunt jemima senseless questions . But [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks put up with it all ; though the lingering progress of these hours from one o'clock to four , the sound of [cabs]8361-cabs furiously driven by , the distant shouts , the hum of indefinite din that filled the air , exciting every moment a keener curiosity , and giving no satisfaction or information , would have been enough to have driven a less large intelligence out of its wits . [Lucilla]119-lucilla bore [it]8362-it , doing as much as [she]119-lucilla could of [her]119-lucilla worsted - work , and saying nothing to [nobody]4434-nobody , except , indeed , an occasional word to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who would have an answer . [She]119-lucilla was not walking about [Grange Lane]4-grange lane repeating a kind of prayer for the success of [[her]119-lucilla candidate]7032-her candidate , as [Barbara Lake]120-barbara was doing ; but perhaps , on the whole , [Barbara]120-barbara had the easiest time of it at that moment of uncertainty . When the next report came , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's fingers trembled as [she]119-lucilla opened it , so great was [her]119-lucilla emotion ; but after that [she]119-lucilla recovered [herself]119-lucilla as if by magic . [She]119-lucilla grew pale , and then gave a kind of sob , and then a kind of laugh , and finally put [her]119-lucilla worsted - work back into [her]119-lucilla basket , and threw [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's note into the fire . "[0-i] It is all right , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton is a hundred ahead , and [they]4196-they can never make up that . [I]0-i am so sorry for poor [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . If [he]115-mr cavendish only had not been so imprudent on Saturday night ! " "[115-mr cavendish] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't understand [you]0-i , " said [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima . "[0-i] After being so anxious about [one candidate]4197-one candidate , how can [you]0-i be so sorry for the other ? [I]0-i suppose [you]0-i did not want [them]4196-they both to win ? " "[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i think that was what [I]0-i wanted , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , drying [her]119-lucilla eyes ; and then [she]119-lucilla awoke to the practical exigencies of the position . "[0-i] There will be quantities of [people]505-people coming to have a cup of tea , and [I]0-i must speak to [Nancy]102-nancy , " [she]119-lucilla said , and went [downstairs]302-downstairs with a cheerful heart . It might be said to be as good as decided , so far as regarded [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton ; and when it came for [her]119-lucilla final judgment , what was it that [she]119-lucilla ought to say ? It was very well that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's unfailing foresight led [her]119-lucilla to speak to [Nancy]102-nancy ; for the fact was , that after four o'clock , when the polling was over , [everybody]300-everybody came in to tea . [All [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond 's party]8367-all lady richmond 's party came , as a matter of course , and [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton [himself]222-mr ashburton , for a few minutes , bearing meekly [his]222-mr ashburton new honours ; and [so many more people]8368-so many more people besides , that but for knowing it was a special occasion , and that "[0-i] [[our]4199-our gentleman]4200-our gentleman " was elected , [Nancy]102-nancy 's mind never could have borne the strain . And the tea that was used was something frightful . As for [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , who had just then a good many thoughts of [her]230-aunt jemima own to occupy [her]230-aunt jemima , and did not care so much as the rest for all the chatter that was going on , nor for all those details about poor [Barbara]120-barbara and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's looks , which [Lucilla]119-lucilla received with such interest , [she]230-aunt jemima could not but make a calculation in passing as to this new item of fashionable expenditure into which [[her]230-aunt jemima niece]1267-her niece was plunging so wildly . To be sure , it was an occasion that never might occur again , and [everybody]300-everybody was so excited as to forget even that [Lucilla]119-lucilla was in mourning , and that [such a number of people in [the house]339-the house]8371-such a number of people in the house so soon might be more than [she]119-lucilla could bear . And [she]119-lucilla was excited [herself]119-lucilla , and forgot that [she]119-lucilla was not able for it . But still [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , sitting by , could not help thinking , that even five - o'clock teas of good quality and unlimited amount would very soon prove to be impracticable upon two hundred a year . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , it may be supposed , had but little time to think on that eventful evening ; and yet [he]222-mr ashburton was thinking all the way [home]287-home , as [he]222-mr ashburton drove back in the chilly spring night to [[his]222-mr ashburton own house]6297-his own house . If [his]222-mr ashburton further course of action had been made in any way to depend upon the events of this day , it was now settled beyond all further uncertainty ; and though [he]222-mr ashburton was not [a man]285-a man in [his]222-mr ashburton first youth , nor a likely subject for a romantic passion , still [he]222-mr ashburton was a little excited by the position in which [he]222-mr ashburton found [himself]222-mr ashburton . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been [his]222-mr ashburton inspiring genius , and had interested [herself]88-miss marjoribanks in [his]222-mr ashburton success in the warmest and fullest way ; and if ever [a woman]4411-a woman was made for a certain position , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was made to be [the wife of [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford]8377-the wife of the member for carlingford . Long , long ago , at the very beginning of [her]119-lucilla career , when it was of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish that [everybody]300-everybody was thinking , the ideal fitness of this position had struck [everybody]300-everybody . Circumstances had changed since then , and [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish had fallen , and [a worthier hero]8381-a worthier hero had been placed in [his]222-mr ashburton stead ; but though [the person]7640-the person was changed , the circumstances remained unaltered . Natural fitness was indeed so apparent , that [many people]1269-many people would have been disposed to say that it was [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's duty to accept [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , even independent of the fact that [he]222-mr ashburton was perfectly eligible in every other respect . But with all this [the new Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]8384-the new member for carlingford was not able to assure [himself]222-mr ashburton that there had been anything particular in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's manner to [himself]222-mr ashburton . With [her]119-lucilla as with [Carlingford]3-carlingford , it was pure optimism . [He]222-mr ashburton was [the best man]3567-the best man , and [her]119-lucilla quick intelligence had divined it sooner than [anybody else]1725-anybody else had done . Whether there was anything more in it , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton could not tell . [His]222-mr ashburton own impression was that [she]119-lucilla would accept [him]222-mr ashburton ; but if [she]119-lucilla did not , [he]222-mr ashburton would have no right to complain of "[0-i] encouragement , " or to think [himself]222-mr ashburton jilted . This was what [he]222-mr ashburton was thinking as [he]222-mr ashburton drove [home]287-home ; but at the same time [he]222-mr ashburton was very far from being in a desponding state of mind . [He]222-mr ashburton felt very nearly as sure that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would be [[his]222-mr ashburton wife]345-his wife , as if [they]8389-they were already standing before [the Rector in [Carlingford Church]29-carlingford church]8390-the rector in carlingford church . [He]222-mr ashburton had just won one victory , which naturally made [him]222-mr ashburton feel more confident of winning another ; and even without entertaining any over - exalted opinion of [himself]222-mr ashburton , it was evident that , under all the circumstances , [a woman of thirty , with two hundred a year]8391-a woman of thirty , with two hundred a year , would be [a fool to reject such an offer]8392-a fool to reject such an offer . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla was the very furthest in [the world]331-the world from being [a fool]717-a fool . It was in every respect the beginning of [a new world]8395-a new world to [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , and it would have been out of nature had [he]222-mr ashburton not been a little excited . After the quiet life [he]222-mr ashburton had led at [the Firs]56-the firs , biding [his]222-mr ashburton time , [he]222-mr ashburton had now to look forward to a busy and important existence , half of it spent amid the commotion and ceaseless stir of [town]607-town . A new career , [a wife]4078-a wife , a new position , the most important in [[his]222-mr ashburton district]8398-his district — it was not much wonder if [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton felt a little excited . [He]222-mr ashburton was fatigued at the same time , too much fatigued to be disposed for sleep ; and all these united influences swayed [him]222-mr ashburton to a state of mind very much unlike [his]222-mr ashburton ordinary sensible calm . All [his]222-mr ashburton excitement culminated so in thoughts of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , that [the new Member]8399-the new member felt [himself]222-mr ashburton truly [a lover]1386-a lover ; and late as the hour was , [he]222-mr ashburton took up a candle and once more made a survey all alone of [[his]222-mr ashburton solitary house]8401-his solitary house . Nothing could look more dismal than [the dark rooms]8402-the dark rooms , where there was neither light nor fire — [the great desert drawing - room]8403-the great desert drawing - room , for example , which stood unchanged as [it]8403-the great desert drawing - room had been in the days of [[his]222-mr ashburton grand - aunts]8404-his grand - aunts , [the good old ladies who had bequeathed [the Firs]56-the firs to [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton]8405-the good old ladies who had bequeathed the firs to mr ashburton . [He]222-mr ashburton had made no change in it , and scarcely ever used [it]8403-the great desert drawing - room , keeping to [[his]222-mr ashburton library and dining - room]8406-his library and dining - room , with the possibility , no doubt , always before [him]222-mr ashburton of preparing [it]8403-the great desert drawing - room in due course of time for [[his]222-mr ashburton wife]345-his wife . That moment had now arrived , and in [his]222-mr ashburton excitement [he]222-mr ashburton went into [the desolate room]8408-the desolate room with [his]222-mr ashburton candle , which just made the darkness visible , and tried to see the dusky curtains and faded carpet , and the indescribable fossil air which everything had . There were the odd little spider - legged stands , upon which [the Miss Penrhyns]266-the miss penrhyns had placed [their]266-the miss penrhyns work - boxes , and the old sofas on which [they]266-the miss penrhyns had sat , and the floods of old tapestry - work with which [they]266-the miss penrhyns had decorated [[their]266-the miss penrhyns favourite sitting - room]8409-their favourite sitting - room . The sight of it chilled [the Member]8259-the member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and made [him]222-mr ashburton sad . [He]222-mr ashburton tried to turn [his]222-mr ashburton thoughts to the time when [this same room]8411-this same room should be fitted up to suit [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's complexion , and should be gay with light and with [her]119-lucilla presence . [He]222-mr ashburton did all [he]222-mr ashburton could to realise the moment when , with [a mistress so active and energetic , the whole place]8412-a mistress so active and energetic , the whole place would change [its]8411-this same room aspect , and glow forth resplendent into the twilight of [the county]838-the county , a central point for all . Perhaps it was [his]222-mr ashburton fatigue which gained upon [him]222-mr ashburton just at this moment , and repulsed all livelier thoughts ; but the fact is , that however willing [Lucilla]119-lucilla might turn out to be , [her]119-lucilla image was coy , and would not come . The more [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton tried to think of [her]119-lucilla as in possession here , the more the grim images of [the two old Miss Penrhyns]266-the miss penrhyns walked out of the darkness and asserted [their]266-the miss penrhyns prior claims . [They]266-the miss penrhyns even seemed to have got into [the library]921-the library before [him]222-mr ashburton when [he]222-mr ashburton went back , though there [his]222-mr ashburton fire was burning , and [his]222-mr ashburton lamp . After that there was nothing left for [a man]285-a man to do , even though [he]222-mr ashburton had been that day elected Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford , but to yield to the weakness of [an ordinary mortal]8416-an ordinary mortal , and go to bed . Thoughts very different , but even more disturbing , were going on at the same time in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [Poor Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , for one thing,—upbraided by [everybody]300-everybody 's looks , and even by [some people]443-some people 's words — feeling [himself]115-mr cavendish condemned , censured , and despised on all sides — smarting under [[his]115-mr cavendish sister]577-his sister 's wild reproaches and [[her]4201-her husband]283-her husband 's blunt commentary thereupon,—had slunk away from [their]8421-their society after dinner , not seeing now why [he]115-mr cavendish should bear it any longer . "[0-i] By [Jove]130-jove ! if it had only been for [her]4201-her sake , [you]4202-you might have left over [your]4202-you philandering for another night , " [Mr Woodburn]162-mr woodburn had said , in [his]162-mr woodburn coarse way ; and it was all [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish could do to refrain from saying that one time and another [he]115-mr cavendish had done quite enough for [her]4201-her sake , but [he]115-mr cavendish did not see any reason why [he]115-mr cavendish should put up with it any longer . [He]115-mr cavendish strolled out of doors , though [the town]551-the town was still in commotion , and could not but think of the sympathetic countenance which had paled to - day at sight of the numbers of the poll . [She]4201-her , by Heaven ! might have had reason to find fault with [him]115-mr cavendish , and [she]4201-her had never done so ; [she]4201-her had never perceived that [he]115-mr cavendish was stout , or changed from old times . As [he]115-mr cavendish entertained these thoughts , [his]115-mr cavendish steps going down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane gradually quickened , but [he]115-mr cavendish did not say to [himself]115-mr cavendish where [he]115-mr cavendish was going . [He]115-mr cavendish went a very roundabout way , as if [he]115-mr cavendish did not mean it , as far as [St Roque 's]26-st roque 's , and then up by [the lane]8423-the lane to [the far - off desert extremity of [Grove Street]27-grove street]8424-the far - off desert extremity of grove street . It was simply to walk off [his]115-mr cavendish excitement and disappointment , and free [himself]115-mr cavendish from criticism for that evening at least ; but as [he]115-mr cavendish walked [he]115-mr cavendish could not help thinking that [Barbara]120-barbara , if [she]120-barbara were well dressed , would still be [a fine woman]8132-a fine woman , that [her]120-barbara voice was magnificent in its way , and that about [Naples]79-naples , perhaps , or [the baths of [Lucca]80-lucca]8426-the baths of lucca , or in [Germany]81-germany , or [the south of [France]82-france]8427-the south of france , [a man]285-a man might be able to get on well enough with [such a companion , where society was not so exacting or stiff - starched as in]8429-such a companion , where society was not so exacting or stiff - starched as in [England]33-england . And the end was , that the feet of [the defeated candidate]1109-the defeated candidate carried [him]115-mr cavendish , ere ever [he]115-mr cavendish was aware , with some kind of independent volition of [their]8431-their own , to [Mr Lake]93-mr lake 's door — and it may be here said , once for all , that this visit was decisive of [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish 's fate . This will not be regarded as anything but a digression by [such of [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's friends]7286-lucilla 's friends]8432-such of lucilla 's friends as may be solicitous to know what [she]119-lucilla was making up [her]119-lucilla mind to under the circumstances ; but the truth is that [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's historian]8434-lucilla 's historian can not , any more than [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks could , refrain from a certain regret over [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish . That was what [he]115-mr cavendish came to , [poor man]4438-poor man ! after all [his]115-mr cavendish experiences ; [a man who was capable of so much better things]8436-a man who was capable of so much better things[a man even who , if [he]115-mr cavendish had made a right use of [his]115-mr cavendish opportunities , might once have had as good a chance as any other of marrying [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla]8437-a man even who , if he had made a right use of his opportunities , might once have had as good a chance as any other of marrying lucilla herself . If there ever was an instance of chances thrown away and lost opportunities , surely here was that lamentable example . And thus , [poor man]4438-poor man ! all [his]115-mr cavendish hopes and all [his]115-mr cavendish chances came to an end . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , it would be vain to say that this was not a very exciting moment for [her]88-miss marjoribanks . If there ever could be said to be a time when [she]88-miss marjoribanks temporarily lost the entire sway and control of [herself]88-miss marjoribanks and [her]88-miss marjoribanks feelings , it would be at this crisis . [She]88-miss marjoribanks went about all that evening like [a woman in a dream]5576-a woman in a dream . For the first time in [her]88-miss marjoribanks life [she]88-miss marjoribanks not only did not know what [she]88-miss marjoribanks would do , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks did not know what [she]88-miss marjoribanks wanted to do . There could now be no mistaking what [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's intentions were . Up to a very recent time [Lucilla]119-lucilla had been able to take refuge in [her]119-lucilla mourning , and conclude that [she]119-lucilla had no present occasion to disturb [herself]119-lucilla . But now that calm was over . [She]119-lucilla could not conceal from [herself]119-lucilla that it was in [her]119-lucilla power by a word to reap all the advantages of the election , and to step at once into the only position which [she]119-lucilla had ever felt might be superior to [her]119-lucilla own in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . At last this great testimonial of female merit was to be laid at [her]119-lucilla feet . [A man]285-a man thoroughly eligible in every way — moderately rich , well connected , able to restore to [her]119-lucilla all , and more than all , the advantages which [she]119-lucilla had lost at [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father 's death — [a man , above all , who was Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford , was going to offer [himself]8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford to [her]119-lucilla acceptance , and put [his]8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford happiness in [her]119-lucilla hands ; and while [she]119-lucilla was so well aware of this , [she]119-lucilla was not at all so well aware what answer [she]119-lucilla would make [him]8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind was in such a commotion as [she]119-lucilla sat over [her]119-lucilla embroidery , that [she]119-lucilla thought it strange indeed that it did not show , and could not understand how [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima could sit there so quietly opposite [her]119-lucilla , as if nothing was the matter . But , to tell the truth , there was a good deal the matter with [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima too , which was perhaps the reason why [she]119-lucilla saw no signs of [[her]119-lucilla companion]512-her companion 's agitation . [Mrs John Marjoribanks]89-mrs john had not been able any more than [[her]89-mrs john niece]1267-her niece to shut [her]89-mrs john eyes to [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's evident meaning , and now that matters were visibly coming to a crisis , a sudden panic and horror had seized [her]119-lucilla . What would [Tom]117-tom say ? If [she]119-lucilla stood by and saw the prize snapped up under [her]119-lucilla very eyes , what account could [she]119-lucilla give to [[her]89-mrs john son of [her]89-mrs john stewardship]8445-her son of her stewardship ? how could [she]119-lucilla explain [her]119-lucilla silence as to all [his]8445-her son of her stewardship wishes and intentions , [her]119-lucilla absolute avoidance of [his]8445-her son of her stewardship name in all [her]119-lucilla conversations with [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? While [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks marvelled that the emotion in [her]119-lucilla breast could be invisible , and at [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's insensibility , the bosom of [that good woman]8446-that good woman was throbbing with equal excitement . Sometimes [each]8447-each made an indifferent remark , and panted after it , as if [she]119-lucilla had given utterance to the most exhausting emotions ; but so great was the preoccupation of both that [neither]8448-neither observed how it was faring with [the other]5266-the other . But perhaps , on the whole , it was [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima that suffered the most ; for [her]230-aunt jemima there was nothing flattering , nothing gratifying , no prospect of change or increased happiness , or any of the splendours of imagination involved . All that could happen to [her]230-aunt jemima would be the displeasure of [[her]230-aunt jemima son]911-her son and [his]8445-her son of her stewardship disappointment ; and it might be [her]230-aunt jemima fault , [she]230-aunt jemima who could have consented to be chopped up in little pieces , if that would have done [Tom]117-tom any good ; but who , notwithstanding , was not anxious for [him]8445-her son of her stewardship to marry [[his]8445-her son of her stewardship cousin]917-his cousin , now that [[her]230-aunt jemima father]292-her father 's fortune was all lost and [she]230-aunt jemima had but two hundred a year . [They]8453-they had a silent cup of tea together at eight o'clock , after that noisy exciting one at five , which had been shared by half [Carlingford]3-carlingford , as [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima thought . The buzz of that impromptu assembly , in which [everybody]300-everybody talked at the same moment , and [nobody]4434-nobody listened , except perhaps [Lucilla]119-lucilla , had all died away into utter stillness ; but the excitement had not died away ; that had only risen to a white heat , silent and consuming , as [the two ladies]1077-the two ladies sat over [their]1077-the two ladies tea . "[4202-you] Do [you]4203-you expect [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton to - morrow , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima said , after a long pause . "[222-mr ashburton] [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a slight start ; and , to tell the truth , [she]119-lucilla was glad to employ that childish expedient to gain a little time , and consider what [she]119-lucilla should say . "[222-mr ashburton] Indeed [I]0-i do n't know if [he]222-mr ashburton will have time to come . Most likely there will be a great deal to do . " "[222-mr ashburton] If [he]222-mr ashburton does come , " said [Mrs John]89-mrs john , with a sigh—"or[222-mr ashburton] when [he]222-mr ashburton does come , [I]0-i ought to say , for [you]119-lucilla know very well [he]222-mr ashburton will come , [Lucilla]119-lucilla[I]0-i suppose there is no doubt that [he]222-mr ashburton will have something very particular to say . " "[222-mr ashburton] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; but [she]88-miss marjoribanks never raised [her]88-miss marjoribanks eyes from [her]88-miss marjoribanks work , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks would have done in any other case . "[230-aunt jemima] Now that the election is over , [you]230-aunt jemima know — — " "[230-aunt jemima] [I]0-i hope , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [I]0-i have been long enough in [the world]331-the world to know all about that , " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima said severely , "[0-i] and what it means when [young ladies]862-young ladies take such interest in elections ; " and then some such feeling as the dog had in [the manger]8457-the manger — a jealousy of [those who sought the gift though [she]230-aunt jemima [herself]230-aunt jemima did not want it]8458-those who sought the gift though she herself did not want it — came over [Mrs John]89-mrs john , and at the same time a sudden desire to clear [her]230-aunt jemima conscience and make a stand for [Tom]117-tom . [She]230-aunt jemima did it suddenly , and went further than [she]230-aunt jemima meant to go ; but then [she]230-aunt jemima never dreamt it would have the least effect . "[0-i] [I]0-i would not say anything to disturb [your]4403-my dear mind , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if [you]4403-my dear have made up [your]4403-my dear mind ; but when [you]4403-my dear receive [[your]4403-my dear new friends]4207-your new friends , [you]4403-my dear might think of [other people who perhaps have been fond of [you]4403-my dear before [you]4403-my dear ever saw [them]4207-your new friends , or heard [their]4207-your new friends very name]4208-other people who perhaps have been fond of you before you ever saw them , or heard their very name . " [She]230-aunt jemima was frightened at it [herself]230-aunt jemima before the words were out of [her]230-aunt jemima mouth , and the effect it had upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was wonderful . [She]230-aunt jemima threw [her]230-aunt jemima embroidery away , and looked [[Tom]117-tom 's mother]7101-tom 's mother keenly in the face . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think [you]4403-my dear know anybody who is fond of [me]0-i , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " [she]230-aunt jemima said ; "[230-aunt jemima] [I]0-i do n't suppose [anybody]313-anybody is fond of [me]0-i . Do [you]4403-my dear ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . But by that time [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had got thoroughly frightened , both at [herself]230-aunt jemima and [[her]230-aunt jemima companion]512-her companion , and had nothing more to say . "[4403-my dear] [I]0-i am sure [all these people]4210-all these people to - day have been too much for [you]4403-my dear , " [she]230-aunt jemima said . "[0-i] [I]0-i wonder what [they]4210-all these people could all be thinking of , for [my]0-i part , flocking in upon [you]4403-my dear like that , so soon after —— [I]0-i thought it was very indelicate of [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , [your]4403-my dear nerves are quite affected , and [I]0-i am sure [you]4403-my dear ought to go to bed . " Upon which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks recovered [herself]88-miss marjoribanks in a moment , and folded up [her]88-miss marjoribanks worsted - work . "[0-i] [I]0-i do feel tired , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said sweetly , "[0-i] and perhaps it was too much . [I]0-i think [I]0-i will take [your]0-i advice , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima . The excitement keeps one up for the moment , and then it tells after . [I]0-i suppose the best thing is to go to bed . " "[0-i] Much the best , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima said , giving [Lucilla]119-lucilla a kiss ; but [she]230-aunt jemima did not take [her]230-aunt jemima own advice . [She]230-aunt jemima took a long time to think it all over , and sat up by the side of the decaying fire until it was midnight — an hour at which [a female establishment like this]8461-a female establishment like this should surely have been all shut up and at rest . And [Lucilla]119-lucilla did very much the same thing , wondering greatly what [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt could tell [her]119-lucilla if [she]119-lucilla had a mind , and having the greatest inclination in [the world]331-the world to break into [[her]119-lucilla chamber]2573-her chamber , and see , at any risk , what was in [Tom]117-tom 's last letter . If [she]119-lucilla could have seen that , it might have thrown some light on the problem [Lucilla]119-lucilla was discussing , or given [her]119-lucilla some guidance through [her]119-lucilla difficulties . It was just then that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was inviting [her]119-lucilla image into [the fossil drawing - room]8465-the fossil drawing - room , and finding nothing but the grim shades of [the Miss Penrhyns]266-the miss penrhyns answer to [his]222-mr ashburton call . Perhaps this was because [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's image at that moment was called upon more potently from another quarter in a more familiar voice . But after this exhausting day and late sitting - up , [everybody]300-everybody was late in the morning , at least in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had slept little all night , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks was not in a more settled state of mind when the day returned which probably would bring the matter to a speedy decision . [Her]88-miss marjoribanks mind was like [a country held by two armies]8467-a country held by two armies , [one of which by turns]8468-one of which by turns swept the other into a corner , but only to be driven back in its turn . After the unaccountable stupidity of [the general public]6969-the general public — after [all [the Cavendishes]643-the cavendishes , [Beverleys]218-the beverleys , and Riders who had once had it in [their]218-the beverleys power to distinguish [themselves]218-the beverleys by at least making [her]88-miss marjoribanks an offer , and who had not done it — here at last , in all good faith , honesty , and promptitude]218-the beverleys , had appeared [a man superior to [them]6969-the general public all]8471-a man superior to them all[a man whom [she]88-miss marjoribanks would have no reason to be ashamed of in any particular , sensible like [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , public - spirited like [herself]88-miss marjoribanks]8472-a man whom she would have no reason to be ashamed of in any particular , sensible like herself , public - spirited like herself[a man whose pursuits [she]88-miss marjoribanks could enter into fully , who had a perfectly ideal position to offer [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and [in whose person , indeed , all sorts of desirable qualities seemed to meet]8474-in whose person , indeed , all sorts of desirable qualities seemed to meet]8473-a man whose pursuits she could enter into fully , who had a perfectly ideal position to offer her , and in whose person , indeed , all sorts of desirable qualities seemed to meet . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks considered all this , and thought over all [their]6969-the general public recent intercourse , and the terms of friendship into which the election had brought [them]6969-the general public , felt , as [any other sensible person]8475-any other sensible person would have felt , that there was only one answer which could be given to [such a man]8476-such a man . If [she]88-miss marjoribanks neglected or played with [his]8476-such a man devotion , then certainly [she]88-miss marjoribanks never would deserve to have another such possibility afforded to [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and merited nothing better than to live and die [a single woman]3939-a single woman on two hundred a year . But then , on the other hand , there would rush forth a crowd of quick - coming and fantastic suggestions which took away [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's breath , and made [her]119-lucilla heart beat loud . What if there might be ["[0-i] other people " who had been fond of [her]119-lucilla before [she]119-lucilla ever heard of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's name]8478-" other people " who had been fond of her before she ever heard of mr ashburton 's name ? What if there might be [some one in [the world]331-the world who was ready , not to offer [her]119-lucilla [his]8476-such a man hand and fortune in a reasonable way , as [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton no doubt would , but to throw [himself]8476-such a man all in a heap at [her]119-lucilla feet , and make the greatest fool of [himself]8476-such a man possible for [her]119-lucilla sake]8479-some one in the world who was ready , not to offer her his hand and fortune in a reasonable way , as mr ashburton no doubt would , but to throw himself all in a heap at her feet , and make the greatest fool of himself possible for her sake ? [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had been the very soul of good sense all [her]88-miss marjoribanks days , but now [her]88-miss marjoribanks ruling quality seemed to forsake [her]88-miss marjoribanks . And yet [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not consent to yield [herself]88-miss marjoribanks up to pure unreason without a struggle . [She]88-miss marjoribanks fought manfully , womanfully against the weakness which hitherto must have been lying hidden in some out - of - the - way corner in [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart . Probably if [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had asked [her]119-lucilla all at once amid the excitement of the election , or at any other unpremeditated moment , [Lucilla]119-lucilla would have been saved all this self - torment ; but it is hard upon [a woman]4411-a woman to have a proposal hanging over [her]4411-a woman head by a hair , as it were , and to look forward to it without any uncertainty or mystery , and have full time to make up [her]4411-a woman mind . And there was no accounting for the curious force and vividness with which that strange idea about "[279-other people] [other people]279-other people , " upon which [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima would throw no light , had come into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's head . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was still in the same frightful chaos of uncertainty when [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was shown into [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had not even heard [him]222-mr ashburton ring , and was thus deprived of the one possible moment of coming to a decision before [she]88-miss marjoribanks faced and confronted [her]88-miss marjoribanks fate . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's heart gave a great jump , and then [she]88-miss marjoribanks recovered [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , and rose up without faltering , and shook hands with [him]222-mr ashburton . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was all alone , for [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had not found [herself]230-aunt jemima equal to facing the emergency ; and there was not the least possibility of evading or postponing , or in any way running away from it now . [Lucilla]119-lucilla sat down again upon [her]119-lucilla sofa where [she]119-lucilla had been sitting , and composed [herself]119-lucilla with a certain despairing tranquillity , and trusted in [Providence]107-providence . [She]119-lucilla had thrown [herself]119-lucilla on other occasions , though never at an equally important crisis , upon the inspiration of the moment , and [she]119-lucilla felt it would not forsake [her]119-lucilla now . "[279-other people] [I]0-i should be sorry the election was over , " said [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , who was naturally a little agitated too , "[279-other people] if [I]0-i thought its privileges were over , and [you]4214-you would not let [me]0-i come —— [I]0-i shall always think [I]0-i owe [my]0-i success to [you]4214-you ; and [I]0-i would thank [you]4214-you for being so kind — so very kind to [me]0-i , if — — " "[4214-you] Oh , dear , no ; pray do n't say so , " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[4214-you] [I]0-i only felt sure that [you]4214-you were [the best man]3567-the best man[the only man]4216-the only man — for [Carlingford]3-carlingford . " "[0-i] [I]0-i wish [I]0-i might but prove [the best man]3567-the best man for something else , " said [the candidate]7042-the candidate nervously ; and then [he]0-i cleared [his]0-i throat . "[0-i] [I]0-i would say [you]4214-you had been kind if [I]0-i did not hope — if [I]0-i was not so very anxious that [you]4214-you should be something more than kind . It may be vain of [me]0-i , but [I]0-i think [we]4218-we could get on together . [I]0-i think [I]0-i could understand [you]4214-you , and do [you]4214-you justice —— [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! what is the matter ? Good heavens ! is it possible that [I]0-i have taken [you]4214-you quite by surprise ? " What caused this question was that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had all at once changed colour , and given a great start , and put [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand to [her]88-miss marjoribanks breast , where [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart had taken such a leap that [she]88-miss marjoribanks felt it in [her]88-miss marjoribanks throat . But it was not because of what [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was saying ; it was because of one of the very commonest sounds of everyday existence — [a cab]8484-a cab driving down [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; but then it was [a cab]8484-a cab driving in such a way that [you]8486-you could have sworn there was [somebody in]8487-somebody in [it]8484-a cab in a terrible hurry , and who had just arrived by [the twelve o'clock train]8488-the twelve o'clock train . "[119-lucilla] Oh , no , no , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks ; "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i know [you]0-i have always done [me]0-i more than justice , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , and so have [all]4219-all [[my]0-i friends]4577-my friends ; and [I]0-i am sure [we]4221-we always will get on well together . [I]0-i wish [you]0-i joy with all [my]0-i heart , and [I]0-i wish [you]0-i every happiness ; and [I]0-i always thought , up to this very last moment — — " [Lucilla]119-lucilla stopped again , and once more put [her]119-lucilla hand to [her]119-lucilla breast . [Her]119-lucilla heart gave another jump , and , if such a thing were possible to a heart , went off from [its mistress]738-its mistress altogether , and rushed [downstairs]302-downstairs bodily to see who was coming . Yet , with all [her]119-lucilla agitation , [she]119-lucilla had still enough self - control to lift an appealing look — a look which threw [herself]119-lucilla upon [his]0-i mercy , and implored [his]0-i forbearance — to [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's face . As for [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , [he]0-i was confounded , and could not tell what to make of it . What was it [she]119-lucilla had thought up to the very last moment ? Was this a refusal , or was [she]119-lucilla only putting off [his]0-i claim , or was it something altogether independent of [him]0-i and [his]0-i intentions that agitated [Lucilla]119-lucilla to such an unusual extent ? While [he]0-i sat in [his]0-i confusion trying to make it out , the most startling sound interrupted the interview . The old disused bell that had so often called [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks up at night , and which hung near the door of [[the old Doctor]971-the old doctor 's room]8493-the old doctor 's room , just over [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , began to peal through the silence , as if rung by a hand too impatient to notice what it was with which it made its summons . "[0-i] [Papa]94-papa 's bell ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks cried , with a little shriek ; and [she]119-lucilla got up trembling , and then dropped upon [her]119-lucilla seat again , and in [her]119-lucilla agitated state burst into tears . And [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton felt that , under these most extraordinary circumstances , even so sensible [a woman]4411-a woman as [Lucilla]119-lucilla might be justified in fainting , embarrassing and uncomfortable as that would be . "[0-i] [I]0-i will go and see what it means , " [he]0-i said , with still half the air of [a man who had a right to go and see , and was , as it were , almost in [[his]0-i own house]6297-his own house]8496-a man who had a right to go and see , and was , as it were , almost in his own house . As [he]0-i turned round , the door bell pealed wildly below in correction of the mistake . It was evident that [somebody]312-somebody wanted admission who had not a moment to lose , and who was in the habit of pulling wildly at whatever came in [his]0-i way . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton went out of [the room]395-the room to see who it was , a little amused and a little alarmed , but much annoyed at bottom , as was only natural , at such an interruption . [He]222-mr ashburton did not very well know whether [he]222-mr ashburton was accepted or rejected ; but it was equally [his]222-mr ashburton duty in either case to put a stop to the ringing of that ghostly bell . [He]222-mr ashburton went away , meaning to return immediately and have it out and know [his]222-mr ashburton fate . And Lucilla , whose heart had come back , having fully ascertained who it was , and was now choking [her]119-lucilla with its beating , was left to await the new event and [the new - comer]2428-the new - comer alone . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton went away from [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's side , thinking to come back again , and clear everything up : but [he]222-mr ashburton did not come back . Though [he]222-mr ashburton heard nothing , and saw nothing , that could throw any distinct light on the state of [her]119-lucilla mind , yet instinct came to [his]222-mr ashburton aid , it is to be supposed , in the matter . [He]222-mr ashburton did not return : and [Lucilla]119-lucilla sat on [her]119-lucilla sofa with [her]119-lucilla hands clasped together to support [her]119-lucilla , and [her]119-lucilla heart leaping in [her]119-lucilla very mouth . [She]119-lucilla was in a perfect frenzy of suspense , listening with [her]119-lucilla whole heart and soul ; but that did not prevent the same crowd of thoughts which had been persecuting [her]119-lucilla for twenty - four hours from keeping up [their]8501-their wild career as before . What reason had [she]119-lucilla to suppose that "[0-i] [any one "]8502-any one " had arrived ? Who could arrive in that accidental way , without a word of warning ? And what possible excuse had [she]119-lucilla to offer to [herself]119-lucilla for sending [the new member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]8384-the new member for carlingford[a man so excellent and honourable and eligible]8504-a man so excellent and honourable and eligible — away ? The minutes , or rather the seconds , passed over [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks like hours , as [she]119-lucilla sat thus waiting , not daring to stir lest the slightest movement might keep from [her]119-lucilla ears some sound from below , till at last the interval seemed so long that [her]119-lucilla heart began to sink , and [her]119-lucilla excitement to fail . It could not be any one — if it had been any one , something more must have come of it before now . It must have been [Lydia Richmond]267-lydia richmond coming to see [[her]267-lydia richmond sister]1483-her sister next door , or [somebody connected with the election]8506-somebody connected with the election , or — — When [she]119-lucilla got as far as this , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart suddenly mounted up again with a spring into [her]119-lucilla ears . [She]119-lucilla heard neither words nor voice , but [she]119-lucilla heard something which had as great an effect upon [her]119-lucilla as either could have had . On the landing half - way up the stairs , there had stood in [[Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's house]771-dr marjoribanks 's house from time immemorial a little old - fashioned table , with a large china bowl upon it , in which the cards of [visitors]867-visitors were placed . It was a great bowl , and it was always full , and anybody rushing [upstairs]362-upstairs in a reckless way might easily upset table and cards and all in [their]867-visitors progress . This was what happened while [Lucilla]119-lucilla sat listening . There was a rumble , a crash , and a sound as of falling leaves , and it made [her]119-lucilla heart , as [we]8510-we have said , jump into [her]119-lucilla ears . "[0-i] It is the table and all the cards , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla — and in that moment [her]119-lucilla composure came back to [her]119-lucilla as by a miracle . [She]119-lucilla unclasped [her]119-lucilla hands , which [she]119-lucilla had been holding pressed painfully together by way of supporting [herself]119-lucilla , and [she]119-lucilla gave a long sigh of unutterable relief , and [her]119-lucilla whirl of thought stopped and cleared up with an instantaneous rapidity . Everything seemed to be explained by that sound ; and there never was a greater change upon the looks and feelings of any one in [this world]277-this world than that which passed upon the looks and feelings of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in the interval between the drawing up of [that cab]8512-that cab and the rush of [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom at [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room door . For after the commotion on the staircase [Lucilla]119-lucilla had no further doubt on the subject . [She]119-lucilla even had the strength to get up to meet [him]117-tom , and hold out [her]119-lucilla hands to [him]117-tom by way of welcome — but found [herself]119-lucilla , before [she]119-lucilla knew how , in the arms of [a man with a beard , who was so much changed in [[his]117-tom own person]8515-his own person that [he]117-tom ventured to kiss [her]119-lucilla , which was a thing [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom , though [[her]119-lucilla cousin]906-her cousin , had never dared to do before]8514-a man with a beard , who was so much changed in his own person that he ventured to kiss her , which was a thing tom marjoribanks , though her cousin , had never dared to do before . [He]117-tom kissed [her]119-lucilla — such was [his]117-tom audacity ; and then [he]117-tom held [her]119-lucilla at arm 's length to have a good look at [her]119-lucilla ; and then , according to all appearance , would have repeated [his]117-tom first salutation , but that [Lucilla]119-lucilla had come to [herself]119-lucilla , and took the reins at once into [her]119-lucilla hand . "[117-tom] [Tom]117-tom ! " [she]119-lucilla said , "[117-tom] of course it is [you]117-tom ; [nobody else]1541-nobody else would have been so impertinent . When did [you]117-tom come ? Where did [you]117-tom come from ? Who could ever have thought of [your]117-tom appearing like this , in such an altogether unexpected — — ? " "[119-lucilla] Unexpected ! " said [Tom]117-tom , with an astonished air . "[119-lucilla] But [I]0-i suppose [you]117-tom had other things to think of . Ah , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [I]0-i could not write to [you]117-tom . [I]0-i felt [I]0-i ought to be beside [you]117-tom , trying if there was not something [I]0-i could do . [[My]0-i mother]4853-my mother told [you]117-tom , of course ; but [I]0-i could not trust [myself]0-i to write to [you]117-tom . " Then [Lucilla]119-lucilla saw it all , and that [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima had meant to do [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton a good turn . And [she]119-lucilla was not grateful to [[her]119-lucilla aunt]7102-her aunt , however kind [her]119-lucilla intentions might have been . But [Tom]117-tom was holding [her]119-lucilla hand , and looking into [her]119-lucilla face while this thought passed through [her]119-lucilla mind , and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was not [the woman]333-the woman , under any circumstances , to make dispeace . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i am very glad , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [I]0-i would say [you]117-tom were changed , but only of course that would make [you]117-tom think how [I]0-i am changed ; and though [one]4465-one knows [one]4465-one has gone off — — " "[4465-one] [I]0-i never saw [you]0-i look so nice all [your]0-i life , " cried [Tom]117-tom energetically ; and [he]117-tom took hold of both [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands , and looked into [her]88-miss marjoribanks face more and more . To be sure [he]117-tom had a kind of right , being [a cousin]4757-a cousin , and newly returned after so long an absence ; but it was embarrassing all the same . "[0-i] Oh , [Tom]117-tom , do n't say so , " cried [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[117-tom] if [you]117-tom but knew how different [the house]339-the house is , and everything so altered — and [dear papa]303-dear papa ! " It was natural , and indeed it was only proper , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks should cry — which [she]88-miss marjoribanks did abundantly , partly for grief , and partly because of the flutter of agitation , and something like joy , in which [she]88-miss marjoribanks was , and which , considering that [she]88-miss marjoribanks had always frankly owned that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was fond of [Tom]117-tom , was quite natural too . [She]88-miss marjoribanks cried with honest abandonment , and did not take much notice what [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin was doing to comfort [her]88-miss marjoribanks , though indeed [he]117-tom applied [himself]117-tom to that benevolent office in the most anxious way . "[303-dear papa] Do n't cry , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [he]117-tom said , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i ca n't bear it . It do n't look natural to see [you]119-lucilla cry . [[My]0-i poor uncle]4228-my poor uncle was [an old man]4229-an old man , and [you]119-lucilla were always [the best daughter in [the world]331-the world]4230-the best daughter in the world — — " "[119-lucilla] Oh , [Tom]117-tom ! sometimes [I]0-i do n't think so , " sobbed [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] sometimes [I]0-i think if [I]0-i had sat up that last night —— And [you]119-lucilla do n't know how good [he]4228-my poor uncle was . It was [me]0-i [he]4228-my poor uncle was thinking of , and never [himself]4228-my poor uncle . When [he]4228-my poor uncle heard the money was lost , all that [he]4228-my poor uncle said was , [Poor Lucilla]119-lucilla ! [You]119-lucilla rang [his]4228-my poor uncle bell though it is the night - bell , and [nobody]4434-nobody ever touches it now ; [I]0-i knew it could be [nobody]4434-nobody but [you]119-lucilla ; and to see [you]119-lucilla again brings up everything so distinctly . Oh , [Tom]117-tom ! [he]4228-my poor uncle was always very fond of [you]119-lucilla . " "[4228-my poor uncle] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom , "[119-lucilla] [you]119-lucilla know [I]0-i always had a great regard for [[my]0-i uncle]4817-my uncle . But it was not for [him]4228-my poor uncle [I]0-i came back . [He]4228-my poor uncle was never half so fond of [me]0-i as [I]0-i am of [you]119-lucilla . [You]119-lucilla know that as well as [I]0-i do . There never was a time that [I]0-i would not have gone to [the other end of the world]4235-the other end of the world if [you]119-lucilla had told [me]0-i ; and [I]0-i have done it as near as possible . [I]0-i went to [India]34-india because [you]119-lucilla sent [me]0-i away . And [I]0-i have come back — — " "[0-i] [You]0-i have not come back only for an hour , [I]0-i hope ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with momentary impatience ; "[0-i] [you]0-i are not obliged to talk of everything all in a moment — and when one has not even got over [one]4465-one 's surprise at seeing [you]0-i . When did [you]0-i come back ? When did [you]0-i have anything to eat ? [You]0-i want [your]0-i breakfast or [your]0-i lunch or something ; and , [Tom]117-tom ! the idea of sitting here talking to [me]0-i , and talking nonsense , when [you]0-i have not seen [[your]0-i mother]4237-your mother . [She]4237-your mother is in [[her]4237-your mother own room]301-her own room , [[you]0-i unnatural boy]4239-you unnatural boy[the blue room , next to what used to be [yours]0-i]4240-the blue room , next to what used to be yours . To think [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima should be in [the house]339-the house , and [you]0-i should sit here talking nonsense to [me]0-i ! " "[0-i] This minute , " said [Tom]117-tom apologetically ; but [he]117-tom drew [his]117-tom chair in front of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , so that [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not get away . "[0-i] [I]0-i have come back to stay as long as [you]4242-you will let [me]0-i , " [he]0-i said ; "[4242-you] do n't go away yet . Look here , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — if [you]0-i had married , [I]0-i would have tried to bear it ; but as long as [you]0-i are not married , [I]0-i ca n't help feeling as if there might be a chance for [me]0-i yet . And that is why [I]0-i have come [home]287-home . [I]0-i met [somebody]312-somebody coming [downstairs]302-downstairs . " "[117-tom] [Tom]117-tom , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[117-tom] it is dreadful to see that [you]117-tom have come back just as tiresome as ever . [I]0-i always said [I]0-i would not marry for ten years . If [you]117-tom mean to think [I]0-i have never had any opportunities — — " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Tom]117-tom , and there was decision in [his]117-tom eye , "[312-somebody] [somebody]312-somebody came [downstairs]302-downstairs as [I]0-i came in . [I]0-i want to know whether it is to be [him]312-somebody or [me]0-i ! " "[312-somebody] [Him]312-somebody — or [you]117-tom ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in dismay . [Blunderer]268-blunderer as [he]117-tom was , [he]117-tom had gone direct to the very heart of the question , and it was impossible not to tremble a little in the presence of such straightforward clear - sightedness . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had risen up to make [her]119-lucilla escape as soon as it should be possible , but [she]88-miss marjoribanks was so much struck by [Tom]117-tom 's unlooked - for perspicuity , that [she]88-miss marjoribanks sat down again in [her]88-miss marjoribanks consternation . "[312-somebody] [I]0-i think [you]117-tom are going out of [your]117-tom mind , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said . "[117-tom] What do [you]117-tom know about [the gentleman who went [downstairs]302-downstairs]4248-the gentleman who went downstairs ? [I]0-i am not such [a wonderful beauty]4250-a wonderful beauty , nor such a witch , that [everybody who sees [me]0-i]4251-everybody who sees me should want to — to marry [me]0-i . Do n't talk any more nonsense , but let [me]0-i go and get [you]117-tom something to eat . " "[4252-they] [They]4252-they would if [they]4252-they were of [my]0-i way of thinking , " said the persistent [Tom]117-tom . "[4252-they] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]119-lucilla sha n't go . This is what [I]0-i have come [home]287-home for . [You]119-lucilla may as well know at once , and then there can be no mistake about it . [[My]0-i poor uncle]4228-my poor uncle is gone , and [you]119-lucilla ca n't be left by [yourself]119-lucilla in [the world]331-the world . Will [you]119-lucilla have [him]4228-my poor uncle or [me]0-i ? " "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am not going to be tyrannised over like this , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with indignation , again rising , though [he]4228-my poor uncle still held [her]119-lucilla hands . "[119-lucilla] [You]119-lucilla talk as if [you]119-lucilla had just come for a call , and had everything to say in a moment . When [a man]285-a man comes off a long journey it is [his]285-a man breakfast [he]285-a man wants , and not a — not anything else that [I]0-i know of . Go up to [[your]119-lucilla mother]4237-your mother , and let [me]0-i go . " "[119-lucilla] Will [you]119-lucilla have [him]4228-my poor uncle or [me]0-i ? " repeated [Tom]117-tom . It was not wisdom , is was instinct , that made [him]4228-my poor uncle thus hold fast by [his]4228-my poor uncle text ; and as for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , nothing but the softened state in which [she]119-lucilla was , nothing but the fact that it was [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom who had been ten years away , and was always ridiculous , could have kept [her]119-lucilla from putting down at once such an attempt to coerce [her]119-lucilla . But the truth was , that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks did not feel [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own mistress]8521-her own mistress at that moment , and perhaps that was why [he]4228-my poor uncle had the audacity to repeat , "[119-lucilla] Will [you]119-lucilla have [him]4228-my poor uncle or [me]0-i ? " Then [Lucilla]119-lucilla found [herself]119-lucilla fairly driven to bay . "[119-lucilla] [Tom]117-tom ! " [she]119-lucilla said , with a solemnity that overwhelmed [him]117-tom for the moment , for [he]117-tom thought at first , with natural panic , that it was [himself]117-tom who was being rejected , "[117-tom] [I]0-i would not have [him]4228-my poor uncle if [he]4228-my poor uncle were to go down on [his]4228-my poor uncle knees . [I]0-i know [he]4228-my poor uncle is very nice and very agreeable , and [the best man]3567-the best man —— And [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i ought to do it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a mournful sense of [her]88-miss marjoribanks own weakness ; "[0-i] and [everybody]300-everybody will expect it of [me]0-i ; but [I]0-i am not going to have [him]4228-my poor uncle , and [I]0-i never meant it , whatever [you]4260-you or [anybody]313-anybody may say . " When [Lucilla]119-lucilla had made this decisive utterance [she]119-lucilla turned away with a certain melancholy majesty to go and see after lunch — for [he]4228-my poor uncle had loosed [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand and fallen back in consternation , thinking for the moment that it was all over . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks sighed , and turned round , not thinking of [Tom]117-tom , who was safe enough , but with a natural regret for [the member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , who now , [poor man]4438-poor man , was as much out of the question as if [he]4228-my poor uncle had been dead and buried . But before [she]119-lucilla reached the door [Tom]117-tom had recovered [himself]117-tom . [He]4228-my poor uncle went up to [her]119-lucilla in [his]4228-my poor uncle ridiculous way without the slightest regard either for the repast [she]119-lucilla was so anxious to prepare for [him]4228-my poor uncle , or for [[his]4228-my poor uncle mother]4476-his mother 's feelings , or indeed for anything else in [the world]331-the world , except the one thing which had brought [him]4228-my poor uncle , as [he]4228-my poor uncle said , [home]287-home . "[119-lucilla] Then , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , after all , it is to be [me]0-i , " [he]4228-my poor uncle said , taking [her]119-lucilla to [him]4228-my poor uncle , and arresting [her]119-lucilla progress as if [she]119-lucilla had been [a baby]4734-a baby ; and though [he]4228-my poor uncle had such a beard , and was twice as big and strong as [he]4228-my poor uncle used to be , there were big tears in [the great fellow]8528-the great fellow 's eyes . "[119-lucilla] It is to be [me]0-i after all , " said [Tom]117-tom , looking at [her]119-lucilla in a way that startled [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[119-lucilla] Say it is to be [me]0-i ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had come through many a social crisis with dignity and composure . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had never yet been known to fail in an emergency . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had managed [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , and , up to the last moment , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , and [all the intervening candidates for [her]88-miss marjoribanks favour]8529-all the intervening candidates for her favour , with perfect self - control and command of the situation . Perhaps it was because , as [she]88-miss marjoribanks had [herself]88-miss marjoribanks said , [her]88-miss marjoribanks feelings had never been engaged . But now , when it was only [Tom]117-tom[he]117-tom whom , once upon a time , [she]88-miss marjoribanks had dismissed with affectionate composure , and given such excellent advice to , and regarded in so motherly a way — all [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's powers seemed to fail [her]88-miss marjoribanks . It is hard to have to wind up with such a confession after having so long entertained a confidence in [Lucilla]119-lucilla which nothing seemed likely to impair . [She]88-miss marjoribanks broke down just at the moment when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had most need to have all [her]88-miss marjoribanks wits about [her]88-miss marjoribanks . Perhaps it was [her]88-miss marjoribanks past agitation which had been too much for [her]88-miss marjoribanks . Perhaps it was the tears in [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom 's eyes . But the fact was that [Lucilla]119-lucilla relinquished [her]119-lucilla superior position for the time being , and suffered [him]117-tom to make any assertion [he]117-tom pleased , and was so weak as to cry , for the second time , too — which , of all things in [the world]331-the world , was surely the last thing to have been expected of [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks at the moment which decided [her]119-lucilla fate . [Lucilla]119-lucilla cried , and acquiesced , and thought of [[her]119-lucilla father]292-her father and of [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , and gave to each a tear and a regret ; and [she]119-lucilla did not even take the trouble to answer any question , or to think who it was [she]119-lucilla was leaning on . It was to be [Tom]117-tom after all — after all [the archdeacons]8533-the archdeacons , [doctors]8534-doctors , [generals]8535-generals , [members of Parliament]8536-members of parliament — after the ten years and more in which [she]119-lucilla had not gone off — after [the poor old Doctor]8537-the poor old doctor 's grudge against [the nephew whom [he]117-tom did not wish to inherit [his]117-tom wealth]8538-the nephew whom he did not wish to inherit his wealth , and [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima 's quiet wiles , and attempt to disappoint [[her]230-aunt jemima boy]7114-her boy . [Fate]212-fate and honest love had been waiting all the time till [their]8540-their moment came ; and now it was not even necessary to say anything about it . The fact was so clear that it did not require stating . It was to be [Tom]117-tom after all . To do [him]117-tom justice , [Tom]117-tom behaved at this moment , in which affairs were left in [his]117-tom hands , as if [he]117-tom had been training for it all [his]117-tom life . Perhaps it was the first time in which [he]117-tom had done anything absolutely without a blunder . [He]117-tom had wasted no time , and no words , and left no room for consideration , or for that natural relenting towards [[his]117-tom rival]7410-his rival which was inevitable as soon as [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was off [the field]412-the field . [He]117-tom had insisted , and [he]117-tom had perceived that there was but one alternative for [Lucilla]119-lucilla . Now that all was over , [he]117-tom took [her]119-lucilla back to [her]119-lucilla seat , and comforted [her]119-lucilla , and made no offensive demonstrations of triumph . "[119-lucilla] It is to be [me]0-i after all ! " [he]117-tom repeated ; and it was utterly impossible to add anything to the eloquent brevity of this succinct statement of the case . "[117-tom] [Tom]117-tom , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , when [she]88-miss marjoribanks had a little recovered , "[117-tom] if it is to be [you]117-tom , that is no reason why [you]117-tom should be so unnatural . Go up directly and see [[your]117-tom mother]4237-your mother . What will [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima think of [me]0-i if [she]230-aunt jemima knows [I]0-i have let [you]117-tom stay talking nonsense here ? " "[230-aunt jemima] Yes , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — this moment , " said [Tom]117-tom ; but all the same [he]117-tom showed not the slightest inclination to go away . [He]117-tom did not quite believe in it as yet , and could not help feeling as if , should [he]117-tom venture to leave [her]119-lucilla , the whole fabric of [his]117-tom incredible good fortune must dissolve and melt away . As for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [her]119-lucilla self - possession gradually came back to [her]119-lucilla when the crisis was over , and [she]119-lucilla felt that [her]119-lucilla involuntary abdication had lasted long enough , and that it was full time to take the management of affairs back into [her]119-lucilla own hands . "[230-aunt jemima] [You]117-tom shall go now , " [she]119-lucilla said , drying [her]119-lucilla eyes , "[117-tom] or else [you]117-tom can not stay [here]4529-here . [I]0-i thought of letting [you]117-tom stay in [the house]339-the house , as [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima is with [me]0-i ; but if [you]117-tom do not mean to go and tell [[your]117-tom mother]4237-your mother , [I]0-i will tell [Nancy]102-nancy to send [your]117-tom things up to [the Blue Boar]4189-the blue boar . Ring the bell , please ; if [you]117-tom will not ring the bell , [I]0-i will do it [myself]0-i , [Tom]117-tom . [You]117-tom may say what [you]117-tom like , but [I]0-i know [you]117-tom are famishing ; and [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima is in [the blue room]4267-the blue room , next door to —— Oh , here is [Nancy]102-nancy . It is [Mr Tom]117-tom , who has come [home]287-home , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla hastily , not without a rising colour ; for it was hard to explain why , when [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother was in [the blue room]4267-the blue room all this time , [he]117-tom should have stayed [here]4529-here . "[117-tom] Yes , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla — so [I]0-i heard , " said [Nancy]102-nancy , dropping a doubtful curtsey . And then only [Tom]117-tom was persuaded , and bethought [himself]117-tom of [his]117-tom natural duty , and rushed [upstairs]362-upstairs . [He]117-tom seized [Nancy]102-nancy 's hand , and shook it violently , as [he]117-tom passed [her]102-nancy , to [her]102-nancy great consternation . The moment of [his]117-tom supremacy was over . It was to be [Tom]117-tom after all ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla had recovered [her]119-lucilla self - possession , and taken the helm in [her]119-lucilla hand again , and [Tom]117-tom was master of the situation no more . "[119-lucilla] Yes , it is [Mr Tom]117-tom , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , shaking [her]119-lucilla head with something between a smile and a sigh . "[117-tom] It could be [nobody]4434-nobody but [him]117-tom that would ring that bell , and upset all the cards . [I]0-i hope [he]117-tom has not broken [dear papa]303-dear papa 's punch - bowl that [he]117-tom used to be so fond of . [He]117-tom must have something to eat , [Nancy]102-nancy , though [he]117-tom is such [an awkward boy]4271-an awkward boy . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't see nothing like [a boy]5013-a boy in [him]117-tom , " said [Nancy]102-nancy ; "[117-tom] [he]117-tom 's big and stout , and [one o ' them awful beards]4273-one o ' them awful beards . There 's been a deal of changes since [he]117-tom went away ; but if [he]117-tom 's new comed off that terrible long journey , it is but natural , as [you]0-i say , [Miss Lucilla]119-lucilla , that [he]117-tom should want something to eat . " And then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks made various suggestions , which were received still doubtfully by [[her]88-miss marjoribanks prime minister]1855-her prime minister . [Nancy]102-nancy , to tell the truth , did not like the turn things were taking . [[Lucilla]119-lucilla 's maiden household]8548-lucilla 's maiden household had been on the whole getting along very comfortably , and there was no telling how long it might have lasted without any new revolution . To be sure , [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had looked dangerous , but [Nancy]102-nancy had seen a great many dangers of that kind blow over , and was not easily alarmed . [Mr Tom]117-tom , however , was [a very different person]8549-a very different person ; and [Nancy]102-nancy was sufficiently penetrating to see that something had happened . Therefore , [she]102-nancy received very coldly [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's suggestions about lunch . "[119-lucilla] It ai n't like the old times , " [she]102-nancy said at last , "[119-lucilla] when there was always something as one could put to the fire in a hurry ; " and [Nancy]102-nancy stood turning round the handle of the door in [her]102-nancy hand , and contemplating the changed state of affairs with a sigh . "[119-lucilla] That would be all very true if [you]0-i were like [anybody else]1725-anybody else , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] but [I]0-i hope [you]0-i would not like to send [Mr Tom]117-tom off to [the Blue Boar]77-the blue boar . After all , perhaps it is better to have a — [a gentleman in [the house]339-the house]4275-a gentleman in the house . [I]0-i know [you]0-i always used to think so . [They]4277-they are a great deal of trouble ; but — for some things , [you]0-i know — — " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[117-tom] and then [Mr Tom]117-tom is not just like [other people]279-other people ; and whatever happens , [Nancy]102-nancy , [you]0-i are [an old dear]4279-an old dear , and it shall never make any difference between [you]0-i and [me]0-i . " When [she]119-lucilla had said these words , [Lucilla]119-lucilla gave [[her]119-lucilla faithful servant]8550-her faithful servant a hug , and sent [her]8550-her faithful servant off to look after [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom 's meal ; and then [she]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla went half - way [downstairs]302-downstairs and picked up the cards that were still scattered about [the landing]1514-the landing , and found with satisfaction that [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's old punch - bowl was not broken . All [Tom]117-tom 's things were lying below in [the hall]4045-the hall — heaps of queer Indian - looking baggage — tossed down anyhow in a corner , as if [the owner]8555-the owner had been in much too great a hurry to think of any secondary circumstances . "[4279-an old dear] And it was there [he]4280-he met poor [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla to [herself]119-lucilla , with a certain pathos . There it was indeed that the encounter had taken place . [They]8556-they had seen [each other]679-each other but for a moment , but that moment had been enough to send [the Member for Carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford away dejected , and to impress upon [Tom]117-tom 's mind the alternative that it was either to be "[102-nancy] [him]4280-he or [me]0-i . " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks contemplated [the spot]8559-the spot with a certain tender sentimental interest , as [any gentle moralist]8560-any gentle moralist might look at a field of battle . What feelings must have been in the minds of [the two]678-the two as [they]8556-they met and looked at [each other]679-each other ! What a dread sense of disappointment on the one side ; what sharp stimulation on the other ! Thus [Lucilla]119-lucilla stood and looked down from [her]119-lucilla own landing upon the scene of that encounter , full of pensive interest . And now it was all over , and [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton had passed away as completely as [Mr Chiltern]140-mr chiltern , who was in [his]140-mr chiltern grave , [poor man]4438-poor man ; or [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish , who was going to marry [Barbara Lake]120-barbara . The thought of so sudden a revolution made [Lucilla]119-lucilla giddy as [she]119-lucilla went thoughtfully [upstairs]362-upstairs . [Poor Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton ! It hardly seemed real even to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks when [she]88-miss marjoribanks sat down again in [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room , and confessed to [herself]88-miss marjoribanks that , after all , it was to be [Tom]117-tom . But when [he]117-tom came [downstairs]302-downstairs again with [[his]117-tom mother]4476-his mother , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was quite [herself]119-lucilla , and had got over all [her]119-lucilla weakness . [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , for [her]230-aunt jemima part , was in a very agitated state of mind . [Tom]117-tom had come too soon or [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton too late , and all the fruits of [her]230-aunt jemima little bit of treachery were accordingly lost , and at the same time , the treachery itself remained , revealed at least to [one person in the very clearest light]8568-one person in the very clearest light . It did not seem possible to [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima that [Lucilla]119-lucilla would not tell . If [she]230-aunt jemima had not done it now , in the excitement of the moment , at least it would come out some time when [she]230-aunt jemima was least expecting it , and [[her]230-aunt jemima son]911-her son 's esteem and confidence would be lost . Therefore it was with a very blank countenance that [Mrs John Marjoribanks]89-mrs john came [downstairs]302-downstairs . [She]89-mrs john dared not say a word , and [she]89-mrs john had to kiss [[her]89-mrs john niece]1267-her niece , and take [her]1267-her niece to [her]89-mrs john maternal bosom , [Tom]117-tom looking on all the while ; but [she]89-mrs john gave [Lucilla]119-lucilla a look that was pitiful to see . And when [Tom]117-tom finally was dismissed to [[his]117-tom room]741-his room , to open [his]117-tom trunks , and show the things [he]117-tom had brought [home]287-home , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima drew near [[her]230-aunt jemima future daughter]8574-her future daughter with wistful guiltiness . There was no comfort to [her]230-aunt jemima in the thought of the India shawl , which [[her]230-aunt jemima son]911-her son had gone to find . Any day , any hour , [Lucilla]119-lucilla might tell ; and if [the unlucky mother]8576-the unlucky mother were put on [her]8576-the unlucky mother defence , what could [she]8576-the unlucky mother say ? "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the guilty woman]8577-the guilty woman , under [her]8577-the guilty woman breath , "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i am sure [you]119-lucilla think it very strange . [I]0-i do n't attempt to deceive [you]119-lucilla . [I]0-i ca n't tell [you]119-lucilla how thankful and glad [I]0-i am that it has all ended so well ; but [you]119-lucilla know , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in the first place , [I]0-i did not know what [your]119-lucilla feelings were ; and [I]0-i thought , perhaps , that if anything would tell , it would be a surprise , and then — — " "[0-i] Did [you]0-i , [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with gentle wonder . "[0-i] [I]0-i thought [you]119-lucilla had been thinking of [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , for [my]0-i part . " "[119-lucilla] And so [I]0-i was , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [the poor lady]5899-the poor lady , with great relief and eagerness . "[0-i] [I]0-i thought [he]222-mr ashburton was coming forward , and of course [he]222-mr ashburton would have been a far better match than [[my]0-i [Tom]117-tom]3667-my tom . [I]0-i had to think for [you]119-lucilla both , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear . And then [I]0-i never knew what [your]119-lucilla feelings were , nor if [you]119-lucilla would care ; and then it was not as if there had been a day fixed — — " "[230-aunt jemima] [Dear Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[230-aunt jemima] if [you]230-aunt jemima are pleased now , what does it matter ? but [I]0-i do hope [you]230-aunt jemima are pleased now ? " And [Mrs John]89-mrs john took [[her]89-mrs john niece]1267-her niece into [her]89-mrs john arms again this time with better will , and cried . "[0-i] [I]0-i am as happy as ever [I]0-i can be , " said [the inconsistent mother]8580-the inconsistent mother . "[0-i] [I]0-i always knew [you]119-lucilla were fond of [each other]679-each other , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; before [you]119-lucilla knew it [yourselves]119-lucilla , [I]0-i saw what would come of it . But [[my]0-i poor brother - in - law]4284-my poor brother - in - law —— And [you]119-lucilla will make [[my]0-i boy]3166-my boy happy , and never turn [him]3166-my boy against [[his]3166-my boy mother]4476-his mother , " cried [the repentant sinner]8581-the repentant sinner . [Lucilla]119-lucilla was not [the woman]333-the woman to resist such an appeal . [Mrs John]89-mrs john had meant truly enough towards [her]119-lucilla in other ways , if not in this way ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was fond of [[her]88-miss marjoribanks aunt]7102-her aunt , and it ended in a kiss of peace freely bestowed , and a vow of protection and guidance from [the strong]8584-the strong to the weak , though the last was only uttered in [the protectress]8585-the protectress 's liberal heart . When [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had time to consider the prospect which had thus so suddenly opened before [her]88-miss marjoribanks , it also had its difficulties , like everything else in [the world]331-the world . [Her]88-miss marjoribanks marriage now could not be the straightforward business it might have been had it been [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton instead of [Tom]117-tom . In that case [she]88-miss marjoribanks would have gone to [an established house]8587-an established house and life — to take [her]88-miss marjoribanks place in the one and [her]88-miss marjoribanks share in the other , and to find the greater part of [her]88-miss marjoribanks surroundings and duties already fixed for [her]88-miss marjoribanks , which was a thing that would have very greatly simplified the matter . But [Tom]117-tom , who had dashed [home]287-home from [India]34-india at full speed as soon as [he]117-tom heard of [[his]117-tom uncle]6073-his uncle 's death , had left [his]117-tom profession behind [him]117-tom at [Calcutta]83-calcutta , and had nothing to do in [England]33-england , and was probably too old to resume [his]117-tom ( non ) practice at the bar , even if [he]117-tom had been in the least disposed to do so ; while , at the same time , [an idle man]8590-an idle man[a man to be found everlastingly at [home]287-home]8591-a man to be found everlastingly at home — would have been insupportable to [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks might feel disposed ( for [everybody]300-everybody 's good ) to assume the sovereign authority in [[her]88-miss marjoribanks own house]5690-her own house , but to marry anybody that would be merely an appendage to [her]88-miss marjoribanks was a thing not to be thought of ; and as soon as the first preliminaries were arranged [her]88-miss marjoribanks active mind sprang up with redoubled vigour from the maze in which it had been . [Her]88-miss marjoribanks intelligence had suspended , so to speak , all its ordinary operations for twenty - four hours at least , while it was busy investigating the purely personal question : from the moment when [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford was finally elected until [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom rang the night - bell at [the old Doctor]971-the old doctor 's door , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's thoughts had been in that state of over - stimulation and absorption which is almost as bad as having no power of thought at all . But as soon as the pressure was removed — as soon as it was all over , and the decision made , and no further question was possible — then [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's active mind sprang up with renewed energy . For it was not only a new beginning , but everything had to be settled and arranged . [Her]88-miss marjoribanks mind was full of it while [her]88-miss marjoribanks hands were busy putting away all the Indian presents which [Tom]117-tom had brought — presents which were chronological in their character , and which [he]117-tom had begun to accumulate from the very beginning of [his]117-tom exile . It could not but be touching to [Lucilla]119-lucilla to see how [he]117-tom had thought of [her]88-miss marjoribanks for all these years ; but [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind being , as [everybody]300-everybody is aware , of a nobly practical kind , [her]88-miss marjoribanks thoughts , instead of dallying with these tokens of the past , went forward with serious solicitude into the future . The marriage could not take place until the year was out ; and there was , accordingly , time to arrange everything , and to settle all the necessary preliminaries to a point as near perfection as is possible to merely human details . [Tom]117-tom , no doubt , was very urgent and pressing , and would have precipitated everything , and had the whole business concluded to - morrow , if [he]117-tom could have had [his]117-tom way . But the fact was that , having once given in to [him]117-tom in the memorable way which [we]8598-we have already recorded , [Lucilla]119-lucilla did not now , so far as the final arrangements were concerned , make much account of [Tom]117-tom 's wishes . [Heaven]136-heaven be praised , there was one of [the two who knew what was right and proper]8599-the two who knew what was right and proper , and was not to be moved from the correct path by any absurd representations . [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was revolving all these important questions when [she]88-miss marjoribanks laid [her]88-miss marjoribanks hand by chance , as [people]505-people say , upon the [Carlingford]3-carlingford Gazette , all damp and inky , which had just been laid upon the library table . It contained , of course , all the news of the election , but [Lucilla]119-lucilla was too well acquainted with that beforehand to think of condescending to derive [her]88-miss marjoribanks information from a newspaper . [She]119-lucilla looked at the advertisements with an eye which saw all that was there without pausing upon anything in particular . [She]119-lucilla saw the usual notice about marmalade oranges , and the announcement that [young Mr Vincent]111-mr vincent , who after that made [himself]111-mr vincent so well known in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , was to preach the next Sunday in [Salem Chapel]22-salem chapel , and all the other important novelties in [the place]770-the place ; but naturally [she]119-lucilla took but a moderate amount of interest in such details as these . Suddenly , however , [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eye , which , if it could ever be said to be vacant , had been regarding vacantly the list of advertisements , kindled up , and all its usual energy and intelligence came back to it . [Her]119-lucilla thoughtful face woke up as from a dream . [Her]119-lucilla head , which had been drooping in pensive meditation , grew erect — [her]119-lucilla whole figure expanded . [She]119-lucilla clasped [her]119-lucilla hands together , as if in the fervour of the moment , [nobody else]1541-nobody else being present , [she]119-lucilla could not refrain from shaking hands with [herself]119-lucilla , and giving vent to a self - congratulation . "[119-lucilla] It is a special providence , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla to [herself]119-lucilla , with [her]119-lucilla usual piety ; and then [she]119-lucilla folded up the paper in a little square , with the announcement in the middle which had struck [her]119-lucilla so much , and placed it where [Tom]117-tom could not fail to see it when [he]117-tom came in , and went [upstairs]362-upstairs with a new and definite direction given to [her]119-lucilla thoughts . That was how it must be ! [Lucilla]119-lucilla , for [her]119-lucilla part , felt no difficulty in discerning the leadings of [Providence]107-providence , and [she]119-lucilla could not but appreciate the readiness with which [her]119-lucilla desires were attended to , and the prompt clearing - up of [her]119-lucilla difficulties . There are [people whose inclinations Providence]8604-people whose inclinations providence does not seem to superintend with such painstaking watchfulness ; but then , no doubt , that must be [their]8604-people whose inclinations providence own fault . And when [Tom]117-tom came in , [they]4287-they had what [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima called "[4287-they] one of [their]4287-they discussions " about [their]4287-they future life , although the only thing in it worthy consideration , so far as [Tom]117-tom was concerned , seemed to be the time when [they]4287-they should be married , which occupied at present all [that hero]8605-that hero 's faculties . "[4287-they] Everything else will arrange itself after , [you]4288-you know , " [he]117-tom said , with calm confidence . "[4288-you] Time enough for all the rest . The thing is , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , to decide when [you]4288-you will leave off those formalities , and let [It]4289-it be . Why should n't it be now ? Do [you]4288-you think [[my]0-i uncle]4817-my uncle would wish to keep [us]4291-us unhappy all for an idea ? " "[4288-you] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Tom]117-tom , [I]0-i am not in the least unhappy , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , interrupting [him]117-tom sweetly , "[0-i] nor [you]117-tom either , unless [you]117-tom tell dreadful stories ; and as for [poor dear papa]4293-poor dear papa , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks added , with a sigh , "[4293-poor dear papa] if [we]4291-us were to do exactly as [he]4293-poor dear papa wished , [I]0-i do n't think It would ever be . If [you]117-tom were not so foolish , [you]117-tom would not oblige [me]0-i to say such things . [Tom]117-tom , let [us]4291-us leave off talking nonsense — the thing that [we]4291-us both want is something to do . " "[117-tom] That is what [I]0-i want , " said [Tom]117-tom quickly , "[117-tom] but as for [you]0-i , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [you]0-i shall do nothing but enjoy [yourself]0-i and take care of [yourself]0-i . The idea of [you]117-tom wanting something to do ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks regarded [[her]88-miss marjoribanks betrothed]8606-her betrothed with mild and affectionate contempt as [he]0-i thus delivered [himself]0-i of [his]0-i foolish sentiments . "[117-tom] It is of no use trying to make [him]117-tom understand , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks said , with an air of resignation . "[117-tom] Do [you]117-tom know that [I]0-i have always been doing something , and responsible for something , all [my]0-i life ? " "[0-i] Yes , [[my]0-i poor darling]4294-my poor darling , " said [Tom]117-tom , "[0-i] [I]0-i know ; but now [you]0-i are in [my]0-i hands [I]0-i mean to take care of [you]0-i , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; [you]0-i shall have no more anxiety or trouble . What is the good of [a man]285-a man if [he]285-a man ca n't save [the woman [he]285-a man is fond of]4296-the woman he is fond of from all that ? " cried [the honest fellow]8607-the honest fellow — and [Lucilla]119-lucilla could not but cast a despairing glance round [her]119-lucilla , as if appealing to [heaven and earth]8608-heaven and earth . What was to be done with [a man who had so little understanding of [her]119-lucilla , and of [himself]285-a man , and of the eternal fitness of things]8609-a man who had so little understanding of her , and of himself , and of the eternal fitness of things ? "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]4403-my dear [Tom]117-tom , " [she]119-lucilla said once more , mildly , "[0-i] [we]4298-we may have lost some money , but [we]4298-we are very well off , and [Providence]107-providence has been very kind to [us]4298-we . And there are [a great many poor people in [the world]331-the world who are not so well off]4299-a great many poor people in the world who are not so well off . [I]0-i have always tried to be of some use to [[my]0-i fellow - creatures]3449-my fellow - creatures , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[0-i] and [I]0-i do n't mean , whatever [you]117-tom may say , to give it up now . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dearest]2697-my dearest [Lucilla]119-lucilla , if it was [the poor]4303-the poor [you]119-lucilla were thinking of — — ! [I]0-i might have known it was something different from [my]0-i stupid notions , " cried [Tom]117-tom . This kind of adoration was new to [Lucilla]119-lucilla , notwithstanding [her]119-lucilla many experiences . And [he]117-tom thought it so good of [her]119-lucilla to condescend to be good , that [she]119-lucilla could not help thinking a little better of [herself]119-lucilla than ordinary , though that , perhaps , was not absolutely needful ; and then [she]119-lucilla proceeded with the elucidation of [her]119-lucilla views . "[0-i] [I]0-i have been of some use to [[my]0-i fellow - creatures]3449-my fellow - creatures in [my]0-i way , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks modestly , "[0-i] but it has been hard work , and [people]505-people are not always grateful , [you]4306-you know . And then things are a good deal changed in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [A woman]4411-a woman may devote [herself]4411-a woman to putting some life into society , and give up years of [her]4411-a woman time , and — and even [her]4411-a woman opportunities and all that , and do a great deal of good ; but yet if [she]4411-a woman is put aside for a moment , there is an end of it . [I]0-i have been doing the best [I]0-i could for [Carlingford]3-carlingford for ten years , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with a little natural sadness , "[4391-any one] and if [any one]4391-any one were to examine into it , where is it all now ? [They]4391-any one have only got into the way of looking to [me]0-i ; and [I]0-i do believe if [you]4306-you were to go up and down from [Elsworthy 's]252-elsworthy to [St Roque 's]26-st roque 's , though [you]4306-you might find [people]505-people at dinner here and there , [you]4306-you would not find a shadow of what could really be called society in all [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ! " [Lucilla]119-lucilla paused , for naturally [her]119-lucilla feelings were moved , and while [Tom]117-tom bent over [her]119-lucilla with tender and respectful devotion , it was not to be wondered at if [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , in the emotion of [her]88-miss marjoribanks heart , should wipe away a tear . "[0-i] After working at it for ten years ! " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] and now , since [poor papa]4396-poor papa died , who was always full of discrimination —— This is what will come of it , [Tom]117-tom , " [she]88-miss marjoribanks added solemnly—"they[117-tom] will go back to [their]4311-their old ridiculous parties , as if [they]4311-their had never seen anything better ; and [they]4311-their will all break up into little cliques , and make [their]4311-their awful morning calls and freeze [one another]4312-one another to death . That will be the end of it all , after [one]4465-one has slaved like a — like [a woman in [a mill]4315-a mill]4314-a woman in a mill , " said [the disappointed reformer]8610-the disappointed reformer , "[4314-a woman in a mill] and given up ten years . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i poor darling]4294-my poor darling ! " cried [Tom]117-tom , who would have liked to go and challenge [Carlingford]3-carlingford for being so insensible to [his]117-tom [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's devotion and cherishing maternal care . "[0-i] But if it had been [the poor]4303-the poor , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , recovering [her]88-miss marjoribanks spirits a little , "[4303-the poor] [they]4303-the poor could not help being the better for what [one]4465-one did for [them]4303-the poor . [They]4303-the poor might continue to be as stupid as ever , and ungrateful , and all that ; but if [they]4303-the poor were warm and comfortable , instead of cold and hungry , it would always make a difference . [Tom]117-tom , [I]0-i will tell [you]117-tom what [you]117-tom will do if [you]117-tom want to please [me]0-i . [You]117-tom will take all [our]4319-our money and realise it , [you]117-tom know , whatever that means , and go off directly , as fast as [the train]895-the train can carry [you]117-tom , and buy [an Estate]4321-an estate . " "[117-tom] [An estate]4321-an estate ! " cried [Tom]117-tom , in consternation ; and the magnitude of the word was such , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla was so entirely in earnest , that [he]117-tom jumped from [his]117-tom chair and gazed at [her]119-lucilla as if constrained , notwithstanding [his]117-tom amazement , to rush off instantly and obey . "[0-i] [I]0-i did not mean just this moment , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; "[0-i] sit down and [we]4319-our can talk it all over , [Tom]117-tom . [You]117-tom know it would be something for [you]117-tom to do ; [you]117-tom can not just go living on like this at [your]117-tom age ; [you]117-tom could improve [the land]2620-the land , [you]117-tom know , and do all that sort of thing , and [the people [you]117-tom could leave to [me]0-i]4324-the people you could leave to me . " "[119-lucilla] But [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " said [Tom]117-tom , recovering a little from [his]117-tom consternation , "[119-lucilla] it is not so easy buying [an estate]4321-an estate . [I]0-i mean all that [I]0-i have to be settled upon [you]119-lucilla , in case of anything happening . Land may be a safe enough investment ; but [you]119-lucilla know , very often , [Lucilla]119-lucilla — the fact is , it does n't pay . " "[4326-we] [We]4326-we could make it pay , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with a benevolent smile , "[4326-we] and besides there are estates and estates . [I]0-i do n't want [you]117-tom to go and throw away [your]117-tom money . It was in the [Carlingford]3-carlingford Gazette this morning , and [I]0-i ca n't help feeling it was a special providence . Of course [you]117-tom never looked at it in the paper , though [I]0-i marked it for [you]117-tom . [Tom]117-tom , it is [Marchbank]269-marchbank that [I]0-i want [you]117-tom to buy . [You]117-tom know how [papa]295-papa used to talk of it . [He]295-papa used to say it was just a nice little property that [a gentleman]5077-a gentleman could manage . If [he]295-papa had been spared , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , putting [her]119-lucilla handkerchief to [her]119-lucilla eyes , "[295-papa] and [these wicked dreadful people]4329-these wicked dreadful people had not failed , nor nothing happened , [I]0-i know [he]295-papa would have bought it [himself]295-papa . [Dear papa]303-dear papa ! and [he]295-papa would have given it to [me]0-i ; and most likely , so far as [one]4465-one can tell , it would have come to [you]117-tom at the last , and [you]117-tom would have been [Marjoribanks of Marchbank]269-marchbank , like [[our]4332-our great - great - grandpapa]4333-our great - great - grandpapa ; and that is what [I]0-i want [you]117-tom to do . " [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's proposition , as it thus unfolded itself , took away [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom 's breath , for notwithstanding that it came from [a ( young ) lady]8611-a ( young ) lady , and was confused by some slightly unintelligible conditions about doing good to one 's fellow - creatures , it was not a trifling or romantic suggestion . [Tom]117-tom , too , could remember [Marchbank]269-marchbank , and [[his]117-tom uncle]6073-his uncle 's interest in it , and the careful way in which [he]117-tom explained to [the ignorant]8613-the ignorant that this was the correct pronunciation of [his]117-tom own name . While [Lucilla]119-lucilla made [her]119-lucilla concluding address , [Tom]117-tom seemed to see [himself]117-tom a little fellow , with [his]117-tom eyes and [his]117-tom ears very wide open , trotting about with small steps after [the Doctor]326-the doctor , as [he]117-tom went over [the red - brick house]8615-the red - brick house and [neglected gardens at [Marchbank]85-marchbank]8616-neglected gardens at marchbank : [it]8615-the red - brick house was only to be let then , and had passed through many hands , and was in miserable case , both lands and [house]598-house . But neither [the lands]8618-the lands nor [the house]339-the house were bad of [themselves]8620-themselves , and [Tom]117-tom was , like [Lucilla]119-lucilla , perfectly well aware that something might be made of them . This idea gave a new direction to [his]117-tom thoughts . Though [he]117-tom had been brought up to the bar , [he]117-tom had never been [a lover of [town]607-town]8621-a lover of town , and was in reality , like [so many young Englishmen]8623-so many young englishmen , better qualified to be something in the shape of [a country gentleman]8624-a country gentleman than for any other profession in [the world]331-the world ; and [he]117-tom had left [his]117-tom profession behind , and was in most urgent want of something to do . [He]117-tom did not give in at once with [a lover]1386-a lover 's abject submission , but thought it over for twenty - four hours at all [his]117-tom spare moments,—when [he]117-tom was smoking [his]117-tom evening cigar in [the garden]695-the garden , and studying the light in [[his]117-tom lady]8628-his lady 's window , and when [he]117-tom ought to have been asleep , and again in the morning when [he]117-tom sallied forth , before [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's blinds were drawn up or [the house]339-the house had fairly awoke . [He]117-tom was not [a man of brilliant ability]8630-a man of brilliant ability , but [he]117-tom had that sure and steady eye for the real secret of a position which must have been revealed to [every competent critic]8631-every competent critic by the wonderful clear - sightedness with which [he]117-tom saw , and the wise persistence with which [he]117-tom held to the necessity of an immediate choice between [himself]117-tom and [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton . [He]117-tom had seen that there was but one alternative , and [he]117-tom had suffered no delay nor divergence from the question in hand . And it was this same quality which had helped [him]117-tom to the very pretty addition to [his]117-tom small patrimony which [he]117-tom had meant to settle on [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and which would now make the acquisition of [Marchbank]85-marchbank an easy thing enough . And though [Tom]117-tom had looked wise on the subject of investment in land , it was a kind of investment in every way agreeable to [him]117-tom . Thus [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's arrow went straight to the mark — straighter even than [she]88-miss marjoribanks had expected ; for besides all the other and more substantial considerations , there was to [Tom]117-tom 's mind a sweet sense of poetic justice in the thought that , after [[his]117-tom poor uncle]8632-his poor uncle 's failure , who had never thought [him]117-tom good enough for [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it should be [he]117-tom and [no other who would give this coveted possession to [[his]117-tom cousin]917-his cousin]8633-no other who would give this coveted possession to his cousin . Had [Marchbank]269-marchbank been in the market in [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks 's time , it was , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla [herself]119-lucilla said , [his]90-dr marjoribanks money that would have bought it ; but in such a case , so far as [the Doctor]326-the doctor was concerned , there would have been little chance for [Tom]117-tom . Now all that was changed , and it was in [Tom]117-tom 's hands that the wealth of [the family]4553-the family lay . It was [he]117-tom who was the head , and could alone carry out what [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's more original genius suggested . If [the Doctor]326-the doctor could but have seen it , [he]117-tom who had formed plans so very different — but perhaps by that time [Dr Marjoribanks]90-dr marjoribanks had found out that [Providence]107-providence after all had not been so ill - advised as [he]90-dr marjoribanks once thought in committing to [his]90-dr marjoribanks care such a creative intelligence as that of [Lucilla]119-lucilla , and withholding from [him]90-dr marjoribanks "[908-the boy] [the boy]908-the boy . " As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , after [she]88-miss marjoribanks had made up [her]88-miss marjoribanks mind and stated [her]88-miss marjoribanks conviction , [she]88-miss marjoribanks gave [herself]88-miss marjoribanks no further trouble on the subject , but took it for granted , with that true wisdom which is unfortunately so rare among [women]492-women . [She]88-miss marjoribanks did not talk about it overmuch , or display any feverish anxiety about [Marchbank]85-marchbank , but left [her]88-miss marjoribanks suggestion to work , and had faith in [Tom]117-tom . At the same time , the tranquillising sense of now knowing , to a certain extent , what lay before [her]88-miss marjoribanks came into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's mind . It would be a new sphere , but a sphere in which [she]88-miss marjoribanks would find [herself]88-miss marjoribanks at [home]287-home . Still near enough to [Carlingford]3-carlingford to keep a watchful eye upon [society]444-society and give [it]444-society the benefit of [her]88-miss marjoribanks experience , and yet at the same time translated into [a new world]8395-a new world , where [her]88-miss marjoribanks influence might be of untold advantage , as [Lucilla]119-lucilla modestly said , to [her]119-lucilla fellow - creatures . There was [a village]8642-a village not far from [the gates at [Marchbank]85-marchbank]8643-the gates at marchbank , where [every kind of village nuisance was to be found]8644-every kind of village nuisance was to be found . There are [people who are very tragical about village nuisances]8645-people who are very tragical about village nuisances , and there are [other people who assail [them]8645-people who are very tragical about village nuisances with loathing , as a duty forced upon [their]8645-people who are very tragical about village nuisances consciences]8646-other people who assail them with loathing , as a duty forced upon their consciences ; but [Lucilla]119-lucilla was neither of the one way of thinking nor of the other . It gave [her]119-lucilla the liveliest satisfaction to think of all the disorder and disarray of [the Marchbank village]8647-the marchbank village . [Her]119-lucilla fingers itched to be at [it]8647-the marchbank village — to set all the crooked things straight , and clean away the rubbish , and set everything , as [she]119-lucilla said , on a sound foundation . If [it]8647-the marchbank village had been [a model village]8648-a model village , with [prize flower - gardens]8649-prize flower - gardens and clean as [Arcadia]86-arcadia , the thought of it would not have given [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks half so much pleasure . The recollection of all the wretched hovels and [miserable cottages]8650-miserable cottages exhilarated [her]119-lucilla heart . "[908-the boy] [They]4335-they may be as stupid and ungrateful as [they]4335-they like , " [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , "[4335-they] but to be warm and comfortable instead of cold and hungry always makes a difference . " Perhaps it was not the highest motive possible , and it might be more satisfactory to [some people]443-some people to think of [Lucilla]119-lucilla as actuated by lofty sentiments of philanthropy ; but to [persons acquainted with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's character]8652-persons acquainted with miss marjoribanks 's character , [[her]119-lucilla biographer]8653-her biographer would scorn to make any pretence . What would be the good of [a spirit full of boundless activity and benevolent impulses]8654-a spirit full of boundless activity and benevolent impulses if there was [nobody to help?—what]8655-nobody to help?—what would be the use of self - devotion if [the race in general]8656-the race in general stood in no need of charitable ministrations ? [Lucilla]119-lucilla had been of use to [her]119-lucilla fellow - creatures all [her]119-lucilla life ; and though [she]119-lucilla was about to relinquish one branch of usefulness , that was not to say that [she]119-lucilla should be prevented from entering into another . The state of [the Marchbank village]8647-the marchbank village did [her]119-lucilla good to the very bottom of [her]119-lucilla soul . It justified [her]119-lucilla to [herself]119-lucilla for [her]119-lucilla choice of [Tom]117-tom , which , but for this chance of doing good , might perhaps have had the air of a merely selfish personal preference . Now [she]119-lucilla could regard it in a loftier light , and the thought was sweet to [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; for such a beautiful way of helping [[her]119-lucilla neighbour]5872-her neighbour would no doubt have been to a certain extent impracticable amid the many occupations of [[the Member]8259-the member 's wife]8260-the member 's wife . Perhaps the most difficult thing in [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's way at this otherwise satisfactory moment was the difficulty [she]119-lucilla found in persuading society , first of the reality , and then of the justice , of the step [she]119-lucilla had taken . [Most of [them]8662-them]8661-most of them , to tell the truth , had forgotten all about [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom . It is true that when [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's intentions and prospects were discussed in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , as they had been so often , it was not uncommon for [people]505-people to say , "[4757-a cousin] There was once [a cousin]4757-a cousin , [you]4337-you know " ; but [nobody]4434-nobody had ever given very much heed to the suggestion . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla went to tell [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley of what had happened , [she]119-lucilla was but inadequately prepared for the surprise with which [her]119-lucilla intelligence was received . For it all seemed natural enough to [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . [She]119-lucilla had gone on very steadily for a long time , without thinking particularly about [anybody]313-anybody , and disposed to accept [the most eligible and satisfactory person who happened to present [himself]8666-the most eligible and satisfactory person who happened to present himself]8666-the most eligible and satisfactory person who happened to present himself ; but all the time there had been a warm corner in [her]119-lucilla heart for [Tom]117-tom . And then [the eligible person]8667-the eligible person had not come , and [she]119-lucilla had been worried and wearied , and had had [her]119-lucilla losses , like [most other people]1022-most other people . And it had always been pleasant to remember that there was [one man in [the world]331-the world]8669-one man in the world who , if [she]119-lucilla but held out a finger to [him]8669-one man in the world —— But then [the people in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]7338-the people in grange lane were not capable of discrimination on such a delicate subject , and had never , as was to be expected , had the smallest insight into [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's heart . "[4337-you] [You]4338-you have something to tell [me]0-i , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " said [old Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . "[119-lucilla] [You]4338-you need not say no , for [I]0-i can see it in [your]4338-you eyes . And how lucky it is [the Colonel]595-the colonel is out , and [we]4340-we can have it all to [ourselves]4340-we ! Come here and sit by [me]0-i , and tell [me]0-i all — every word . " "[96-mrs chiley] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , "[96-mrs chiley] [you]96-mrs chiley can always see what [one]4465-one means before [one]4465-one says a word . And it has all happened so suddenly ; but the very first thing [I]0-i thought of doing was to come and tell [you]96-mrs chiley . " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley gave [[her]96-mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend , who was leaning over [her]96-mrs chiley , a hug , which was the only answer which could be made to so touching a speech , and drew [Lucilla]119-lucilla down upon a low chair that had been placed by the side of [her]96-mrs chiley sofa . [She]96-mrs chiley kept [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's hand in [her]96-mrs chiley own , and caressed it , and looked at [her]1047-her young friend with satisfaction in every line of [her]96-mrs chiley face . After waiting so long , and having so many disappointments , everything was going to turn out so entirely as it ought to do at last . "[0-i] [I]0-i think [I]0-i know what [you]96-mrs chiley are going to tell [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]4403-my dear , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley ; "[96-mrs chiley] and [I]0-i am so pleased , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [I]0-i only wonder [you]96-mrs chiley did not give [me]0-i a hint from the very first . [You]96-mrs chiley remember [I]0-i asked [you]96-mrs chiley when [you]96-mrs chiley came [here]4529-here that snowy evening . [I]0-i was [a hard - hearted old woman]4345-a hard - hearted old woman , and [I]0-i dare say [you]96-mrs chiley were very vexed ; but [I]0-i am so glad to think that [the Colonel]595-the colonel never stood out against [him]595-the colonel , but gave [his]595-the colonel consent that very day . " This was the moment , if there ever was such a moment , when [Lucilla]119-lucilla lost courage . [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was so entirely confident as to what was coming , and it was something so different that was really coming ; and it was hard upon [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks to feel that [she]88-miss marjoribanks was about to disappoint [everybody]300-everybody 's expectations . [She]88-miss marjoribanks had to clear [her]88-miss marjoribanks throat before [she]88-miss marjoribanks spoke — [she]88-miss marjoribanks who was generally so ready for every emergency ; and [she]88-miss marjoribanks could not help feeling for the moment as if [she]88-miss marjoribanks was [a young girl who had run away with [somebody]312-somebody , and deceived [all [her]88-miss marjoribanks anxious friends]8676-all her anxious friends]8674-a young girl who had run away with somebody , and deceived all her anxious friends . "[595-the colonel] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [I]0-i am afraid [I]0-i am not going to say what [you]96-mrs chiley expected , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla . "[0-i] [I]0-i am very comfortable and happy , and [I]0-i think it 's for the best ; and [I]0-i am so anxious that [you]96-mrs chiley should like [him]4347-him ; but it is not the person [you]96-mrs chiley are thinking of . It is — — " Here [the old lady]870-the old lady , to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's surprise , rose up upon [her]870-the old lady pillows and threw [her]870-the old lady arms round [her]119-lucilla , and kissed [her]119-lucilla over again , and fell a - crying . "[0-i] [I]0-i always said how generous [you]0-i were , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " cried [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley . "[0-i] [I]0-i knew it from the first . [I]0-i was always fond of [him]4347-him , [you]0-i know ; and now that [he]4347-him has been beaten , [poor dear]4981-poor dear , and disappointed , [you]0-i 've gone and made it up to [him]4347-him ! [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [other people]279-other people may say what [they]279-other people like , but it is just what [I]0-i always expected of [you]0-i ! " This unlooked - for burst of enthusiasm took [Lucilla]119-lucilla entirely by surprise . [She]119-lucilla could not say in reply that [Mr Cavendish]115-mr cavendish did not want [her]119-lucilla to make it up to [him]115-mr cavendish ; but the fact that this was the only alternative which occurred to [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley filled [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks with a sense of something like positive guilt . [She]119-lucilla had deceived [everybody]300-everybody , and raised false expectations , and how was [she]119-lucilla to explain [herself]119-lucilla ? It was with humility and embarrassment that [she]119-lucilla spoke . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know what [you]0-i will say when [you]0-i hear who it really is , " [she]119-lucilla said . "[0-i] [He]4350-he has been fond of [me]0-i all this time , though [he]4350-he has been so far away . [He]4350-he went to [India]34-india because [I]0-i sent [him]4350-he , and [he]4350-he came back as soon as ever [he]4350-he heard about — what had happened . And what could [I]0-i do ? [I]0-i could not be so ungrateful or so hard - hearted again , as to send [him]4350-he away ? " "[119-lucilla] [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who is it ? " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , growing pale — for [she]96-mrs chiley generally had a little wintry bloom on [her]96-mrs chiley cheek like the China roses [she]96-mrs chiley was so fond of . "[119-lucilla] Do n't keep [me]0-i like this in suspense . " "[119-lucilla] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with the brevity of excitement , "[96-mrs chiley] [I]0-i do n't see what [other person in [the world]331-the world]4351-other person in the world it could be but [[my]0-i cousin]4466-my cousin [Tom]117-tom . " [Poor Mrs Chiley]270-poor mrs chiley started , so that the sofa and [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's chair and [the very room]8679-the very room shook . [She]270-poor mrs chiley said [herself]270-poor mrs chiley afterwards that [she]270-poor mrs chiley felt as if [somebody]312-somebody had discharged a pistol into [her]270-poor mrs chiley breast . [She]270-poor mrs chiley was so shocked and startled that [she]270-poor mrs chiley threw off all [her]270-poor mrs chiley coverings and the Afghanistan blanket [Mrs Beverley]235-mrs beverley had sent , and put [her]270-poor mrs chiley tottering old feet to the floor ; and then [she]270-poor mrs chiley took [[her]270-poor mrs chiley young friend]1047-her young friend solemnly by both [her]270-poor mrs chiley hands . "[117-tom] Oh , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , [[my]0-i poor dear]4755-my poor dear ! " [she]270-poor mrs chiley cried , "[119-lucilla] [you]119-lucilla have gone and done it without thinking what [you]119-lucilla were doing . [You]119-lucilla have taken it into [your]119-lucilla head that it was all over , and that there was nothing more to look for . And [you]119-lucilla are only nine - and - twenty , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ; and many [a girl]4462-a girl marries very well — better than common — long after [she]4462-a girl 's nine - and - twenty ; and [I]0-i know for a fact — oh ! [[my]0-i poor dear child]4356-my poor dear child , [I]0-i know for a certain fact!—that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton was coming forward . [He]222-mr ashburton as good as said it to [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , [Lucilla]119-lucilla . [He]222-mr ashburton as good as said , as soon as the election was over — and now [you]119-lucilla have gone and got impatient , and thrown [yourself]119-lucilla away ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was quite carried away for the moment by this flood of sorrowful eloquence . [She]88-miss marjoribanks was silenced , and had nothing to answer , and accepted it as in some respect the just penalty for the disappointment [she]88-miss marjoribanks was causing [everybody]300-everybody . [She]88-miss marjoribanks let [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley say out [her]88-miss marjoribanks say , and then [she]88-miss marjoribanks restored [the old lady]870-the old lady to [her]870-the old lady sofa , and made [her]870-the old lady comfortable , and covered [her]870-the old lady up with all [her]870-the old lady wraps and blankets . Though [she]88-miss marjoribanks ran on in a feeble strain all the time weeping and lamenting , [Lucilla]119-lucilla took no notice . [She]119-lucilla wrapped [[her]119-lucilla old friend]1081-her old friend up , and put [her]119-lucilla pillows just as [she]119-lucilla liked them , and sat down again on the low chair ; and by that time [the poor old lady]7648-the poor old lady had sunk into a faint sob of vexation and disappointment , and had given [her]7648-the poor old lady remonstrances up . "[222-mr ashburton] Now , [I]0-i will tell [you]4357-you all about it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks . "[0-i] [I]0-i knew [you]4357-you would be surprised ; and if it would be any comfort to [you]4357-you , dear [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , to know that [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton did — — " "[222-mr ashburton] And [you]4357-you refused [him]222-mr ashburton , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley asked , with horror in [her]96-mrs chiley face . "[4357-you] Ought [I]0-i to have accepted [him]222-mr ashburton when there was [somebody]312-somebody [I]0-i liked better ? " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , with the force of conscious virtue , "[4357-you] and [you]4357-you used always to say just the contrary . One great thing that supported [me]0-i was , that [you]4357-you would be sure to understand . [I]0-i did not know it at the time , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with sweet confidence and simplicity , "[0-i] but [I]0-i see it all now . Why it never came to anything before , [you]4357-you know , was that [I]0-i never could in [my]0-i heart have accepted [anybody]313-anybody but [Tom]117-tom . " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley turned round with unaffected surprise , which was not unmingled with awe . Up to this moment [she]96-mrs chiley had been under the impression that it was the blindness , and folly , and stupidity of the gentlemen which had kept it from ever coming to anything . It was altogether a new light that broke upon [her]96-mrs chiley now , confusing , though on the whole satisfactory ; but for the moment [she]96-mrs chiley was struck dumb , and had no answer to make . "[0-i] [I]0-i never knew it [myself]0-i until — quite lately , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , with confidential tenderness , "[0-i] and [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i could tell it to any one but [you]4357-you . [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [you]4357-you have always taken such an interest in [me]0-i ! [I]0-i sent [him]117-tom away , [you]4357-you know , and thought [I]0-i was only fond of [him]117-tom because [he]117-tom was [[my]0-i cousin]4466-my cousin . And then there were all the others , and some of [them]4361-them were very nice ; but always when it came to the point — And it never came into [my]0-i head that [Tom]117-tom was at the bottom of it all — never till the other day . " [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley was still so much confounded by this unexpected revelation that it was some time before [she]96-mrs chiley could find [her]96-mrs chiley voice ; and even now the light penetrated slowly into [her]96-mrs chiley mind , and it was only by degrees that [she]96-mrs chiley accepted the new fact thus presented to [her]96-mrs chiley faith — that it was not [the gentlemen who were to blame]8686-the gentlemen who were to blame — that it was all [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's or rather [Tom Marjoribanks]117-tom 's fault . "[117-tom] And [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ? " [she]119-lucilla asked faintly . "[222-mr ashburton] [I]0-i am very sorry , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , "[0-i] very , very sorry ; but [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i can blame [myself]0-i that [I]0-i gave [him]117-tom encouragement , [you]4362-you know . [I]0-i may have been foolish at other times , but [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i was very careful with [him]117-tom . It was all the election that was to blame . [I]0-i spoke very frankly to [him]117-tom , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla added , "[0-i] for [I]0-i knew [he]117-tom was [a man to do [me]0-i justice]4363-a man to do me justice ; and it will always be a comfort to [me]0-i to think that [we]4364-our had [our]4364-our[our]4364-our explanation , [you]4362-you know , before [I]0-i knew it was [Tom]117-tom . " "[117-tom] Well , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , it is a great change , " said [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , who could not reconcile [herself]96-mrs chiley to the new condition of affairs . "[119-lucilla] [I]0-i do n't mean to pretend that [I]0-i can make up [my]0-i mind to it all at once . It seems so strange that [you]119-lucilla should have been setting [your]119-lucilla heart on some one all these ten years , and never saying a word ; [I]0-i wonder how [you]119-lucilla could do it . And when [people]505-people were always in the hopes that [you]119-lucilla would marry at [home]287-home , as it were , and settle in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . [I]0-i am sure [[your]119-lucilla poor dear papa]4367-your poor dear papa would be as much astonished as [anybody]313-anybody . And [I]0-i suppose now [he]4367-your poor dear papa will take [you]119-lucilla away to [Devonshire]87-devonshire , where [[his]4367-your poor dear papa mother]4476-his mother lives , and [we]4370-we shall never see [you]119-lucilla any more . " And once more [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley gave a little sob . "[4367-your poor dear papa] [The Firs]56-the firs would almost have been as good as [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , " [she]96-mrs chiley said , "[56-the firs] and [the Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford , [Lucilla]119-lucilla ! " As for [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks , [she]96-mrs chiley knelt down by the side of the sofa and took [[her]96-mrs chiley old friend]1081-her old friend , as well as the blankets and pillows would permit , into [her]96-mrs chiley arms . "[119-lucilla] [Dear Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley , [we]4370-we are going to buy [Marchbank]85-marchbank and settle , " said [Lucilla]119-lucilla , weeping a little for [company]8688-company . "[96-mrs chiley] [You]96-mrs chiley could not think [I]0-i would ever go far away from [you]96-mrs chiley . And as for being Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford , there are Members for [counties]4372-counties too , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said in [her]88-miss marjoribanks excitement . It was a revelation which came out unawares , and which [she]96-mrs chiley never intended to utter ; but it threw a gleam of light over the new world of ambition and progress which was opened to [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's far - seeing vision ; and [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley could not but yield to the spell of mingled awe and sympathy which thrilled through [her]96-mrs chiley as [she]96-mrs chiley listened . It was not to be supposed that what [Lucilla]119-lucilla did was done upon mere unthinking impulse ; and when [she]96-mrs chiley thought of [Marchbank]85-marchbank , there arose in [Mrs Chiley]96-mrs chiley 's mind "[119-lucilla] the slow beginnings of content . " "[119-lucilla] But , [Lucilla]119-lucilla , " [the old lady]870-the old lady said with solemnity , as [she]870-the old lady gave [her]119-lucilla a last kiss of reconciliation and peace , "[119-lucilla] if all [Grange Lane]4-grange lane had taken [their]4373-their oaths to it , [I]0-i never could have believed , had [you]119-lucilla not told [me]0-i , that , after all , it was to be [Tom]117-tom ! " This was the hardest personal encounter which [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks was subjected to ; but when the news circulated in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane there was first a dead pause of incredulity and amazement , and then such a commotion as could be compared to nothing except a sudden squall at [sea]8690-sea . [People who had been going peaceably on [their]8691-people who had been going peaceably on their way at one moment , thinking of nothing way at one moment , thinking of nothing]8691-people who had been going peaceably on their way at one moment , thinking of nothing , were to be seen [the next buffeted by the wind of Rumour and tossed about on the waves of Astonishment]8692-the next buffeted by the wind of rumour and tossed about on the waves of astonishment . To speak less metaphorically ( but there are moments of emotion so overwhelming and unprecedented that they can be dealt with only in the language of metaphor ) , [every household in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane]8693-every household in grange lane , and at least half of [the humbler houses in [Grove Street]27-grove street]8694-the humbler houses in grove street , and [a large proportion of [the other dwellings in [Carlingford]3-carlingford]8696-the other dwellings in carlingford]8695-a large proportion of the other dwellings in carlingford , were nearly as much agitated about [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's marriage as if it had been [a daughter of [their]8698-their own]8697-a daughter of their own . Now that [he]4757-a cousin was recalled to [their]8698-their minds in such a startling way , [people]505-people began to recollect with greater and greater distinctness that "[117-tom] there was once [a cousin]4757-a cousin , [you]4375-you know , " and to remember [him]4757-a cousin in [his]4757-a cousin youth , and even in [his]4757-a cousin boyhood , when [he]4757-a cousin had been much in [Carlingford]3-carlingford . And by degrees [the Grange Lane]8700-the grange lane [people]505-people came to see that [they]505-people knew a great deal about [Tom]117-tom , and to remind [each other]679-each other of the abrupt end of [his]117-tom last visit , and of [his]117-tom going to [India]34-india immediately after , and of many a little circumstance in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's looks and general demeanour which this dénouement seemed to make plain . [Lady Richmond]164-lady richmond , though [she]164-lady richmond was a little annoyed about [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton 's disappointment , decided at once that it was best to ignore that altogether , and was quite glad to think that [she]164-lady richmond had always said there must be [somebody]312-somebody . "[4376-she] [She]4376-she bore up a great deal too well against all [her]4376-she little disappointments , " [she]164-lady richmond said , when discussing the matter . "[4376-she] When [a girl]4462-a girl does that one may be always sure there is [somebody behind]4378-somebody behind — and [you]4379-you know [I]0-i always said , when [she]4376-she was not just talking or busy , that there was a preoccupation in [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eye . " This was a speech which [Mrs Woodburn]99-mrs woodburn , as might have been expected , made a great deal of — but , notwithstanding , it had its effect in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane . Going back upon [their]8704-their recollections , [most people]1186-most people were able to verify the fact that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks had borne [her]88-miss marjoribanks little disappointments very well , and that there was sometimes a preoccupation in [her]88-miss marjoribanks eye . The first was beyond dispute ; and as for the second , it was a thing which did not require a very great stretch of imagination to suppose — and the unexpected sensation of finding at last a distinct bit of romance to round off [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's history , was pleasant to [most people]1186-most people . If [she]88-miss marjoribanks had married [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton , it would have been ( so far as anything connected with [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks could be ) a commonplace conclusion . But now [she]88-miss marjoribanks had upset [everybody]300-everybody 's theories , and made an altogether original and unlooked - for ending for [herself]88-miss marjoribanks , which was a thing to have been expected from [Lucilla]119-lucilla , though [nobody]4434-nobody could have foreseen the special turn which [her]88-miss marjoribanks originality would take . And nothing could have come in more appropriately after the election , when [people]505-people felt the blank of ordinary existence just beginning to settle down upon [them]505-people again . It kept [all Carlingford]3-carlingford in conversation for a longer time than might be supposed in these busy days ; for there was not only the fact itself , but what [they]505-people were to do , and where [they]505-people were to go , to be discussed . And then [Tom]117-tom [himself]117-tom began to be visible about [Grange Lane]4-grange lane ; and [he]117-tom had heaps of Indian things among [his]117-tom baggage , and recollected so affectionately [the people [he]117-tom used to know]8710-the people he used to know , and dispensed [his]117-tom curiosities with such a liberal hand , that the heart of [Carlingford]3-carlingford was touched . [He]117-tom had a way of miscalculating distances , as has been said , and exercised some kind of magnetic influence upon all the little tables and unsteady articles of furniture , which somehow seemed to fall if [he]117-tom but looked at them . But , on the other hand , [John Brown]159-john brown , who had in hand the sale of [Marchbank]269-marchbank , found [him]117-tom [the most straightforward and clear - headed of clients]8711-the most straightforward and clear - headed of clients . [The two]678-the two had all the preliminaries arranged before [any other intending purchaser]8713-any other intending purchaser had time to turn the matter over in [his]117-tom mind . And [Tom]117-tom had [the old brick house full of [workmen]8715-workmen]8714-the old brick house full of workmen before [anybody]313-anybody knew it was [his]117-tom . When the summer had fairly commenced [he]117-tom went over and lived [there]4723-there , and saw to everything , and went so far as to fit up [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room with the same well - remembered tint of pale green which had been found ten years ago to suit so well with [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's complexion . It was perhaps a little hazardous to repeat the experiment , for green , as [everybody]300-everybody knows , is a very trying colour ; but it was a most touching and triumphant proof that to [Tom]117-tom , at least , [Lucilla]119-lucilla was as young as ever , and had not even begun to go off . It was [Mr Holden]124-mr holden who supplied everything , and [he]124-mr holden was naturally proud of the trust thus reposed in [him]124-mr holden , and formed the very highest opinion of [[his]124-mr holden customer]8720-his customer ; and it was probably from [his]124-mr holden enthusiasm on this subject that might be traced the commencement of that singular revolution of sentiment in [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , which suddenly woke up all in an instant without knowing how , to recognise the existence of [Mr Marjoribanks]117-tom , and to forget the undue familiarity which had ventured upon the name of [Tom]117-tom . When [Lucilla]119-lucilla went over in the most proper and decorous way , under the charge of [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , to see [[her]119-lucilla future [home]287-home]8721-her future home , the sight of [the village]8723-the village at [Marchbank]85-marchbank was sweet to [her]119-lucilla eyes . That it was not by any means sweet to any other sense did but enhance [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's satisfaction . "[4376-she] A year after this ! " [she]119-lucilla said to [herself]119-lucilla , and [her]119-lucilla bosom swelled ; for to realise clearly how much [she]119-lucilla had it in [her]119-lucilla power to do for [her]119-lucilla fellow - creatures was indeed a pleasure . It occupied [her]119-lucilla a great deal more than [the gardens]1873-the gardens did , which [Tom]117-tom was arranging so carefully , or even than [the kitchen]370-the kitchen , which [she]119-lucilla inspected for the information of [Nancy]102-nancy ; for at that time [the drawing - room]4397-the drawing - room was not fitted up . [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's eyes went over [the moral wilderness]8727-the moral wilderness with the practical glance of [a statesman]8728-a statesman , and , at the same time , the sanguine enthusiasm of [a philanthropist]8729-a philanthropist . [She]119-lucilla saw of what it was capable , and already , in imagination , [the desert]4638-the desert blossomed like a rose before [her]119-lucilla beneficent steps , and the sweet sense of well - doing rose in [her]119-lucilla breast . And then to see [Tom]117-tom at [Marchbank]269-marchbank was to see [his]117-tom qualities . [He]117-tom was not [a man of original mind , nor one who would be likely to take a bold initiative . Considering all the circumstances , that was a gift which was scarcely to be wished for]8731-a man of original mind , nor one who would be likely to take a bold initiative . considering all the circumstances , that was a gift which was scarcely to be wished for ; but [he]117-tom had a perfect genius for carrying out a suggestion , which , it need scarcely be added , was a faculty that , considering the good fortune which [Providence]107-providence had so long reserved for [him]117-tom , made [his]117-tom character as near perfect as humanity permits . [Lucilla]119-lucilla felt , indeed , as [she]119-lucilla drove away , that approbation of Providence which a well - regulated mind , in possession of most things which it desires , might be expected to feel . Other delusive fancies had one time and another swept across [her]119-lucilla horizon ; but after all there could be no doubt that only thus could [she]119-lucilla have been fitly mated , and full development afforded to all the resources of [her]119-lucilla spirit . As [the carriage]2388-the carriage passed [the Firs]56-the firs [she]119-lucilla sighed and put down [her]119-lucilla veil with a natural sentiment ; but still [she]119-lucilla felt it was for the best . [The Member for [Carlingford]3-carlingford]1106-the member for carlingford must be [a busy man]8734-a busy man , occupied about [his]1106-the member for carlingford own affairs , and with little leisure for doing good to [his]1106-the member for carlingford fellow - creatures except in a parliamentary way . "[4376-she] And there are members for [counties]4372-counties as well , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla , in the depths of [her]119-lucilla soul , said to [herself]119-lucilla . Then there rose up before [her]119-lucilla a vision of [a parish]8735-a parish saved , [a village]8642-a village reformed , [a county]8737-a county reorganised , and a triumphant election at the end , the recompense and crown of all , which should put [the government of [the country itself]8739-the country itself]8738-the government of the country itself , to a certain extent , into competent hands . This was the celestial vision which floated before [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's eyes as [she]119-lucilla drove into [Carlingford]3-carlingford , and recollected , notwithstanding occasional moments of discouragement , the successful work [she]119-lucilla had done , and the good [she]119-lucilla had achieved in [[her]119-lucilla native town]1459-her native town . It was but the natural culmination of [her]119-lucilla career that transferred [her]119-lucilla from [the town]551-the town to [the county]838-the county , and held out to [her]119-lucilla the glorious task of serving [[her]119-lucilla generation]8743-her generation in a twofold way , among [the poor]4303-the poor and among [the rich]8745-the rich . If a momentary sigh for [Grange Lane]4-grange lane , which was about to lose [her]119-lucilla , breathed from [her]119-lucilla lips , it was sweetened by a smile of satisfaction for [the county]838-the county which was about to gain [her]119-lucilla . The lighter preface of life was past , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla had the comfort of feeling that its course had been full of benefit to [her]119-lucilla fellow - creatures ; and now a larger sphere opened before [her]119-lucilla feet , and [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks felt that the arrangements of [Providence]107-providence were on the whole full of discrimination , and that all was for the best , and [she]88-miss marjoribanks had not lived in vain . This being the case , perhaps it is not necessary to go much further into detail . [Mr Ashburton]222-mr ashburton never said anything about [his]222-mr ashburton disappointment , as might have been expected . When [he]222-mr ashburton did mention that eventful day at all , [he]222-mr ashburton said that [he]222-mr ashburton had happened accidentally to be calling on [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks the day [[her]88-miss marjoribanks cousin]906-her cousin came [home]287-home , and saw at once the state of affairs ; and [he]222-mr ashburton sent [her]88-miss marjoribanks a very nice present when [she]88-miss marjoribanks was married . After all , it was not [her]88-miss marjoribanks fault . If [Providence]107-providence had ordained that it was to be [Tom]117-tom , how could [Lucilla]119-lucilla fly in the face of such an ordinance ? and , at the same time , there was to both parties the consoling reflection , that whatever might happen to [them]8749-them as [individuals]8750-individuals , [the best man]3567-the best man had been chosen for [Carlingford]3-carlingford , which was an abiding benefit to [all concerned]8752-all concerned . Under all the circumstances , it was to be looked for that [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks 's spirits should improve even in [her]88-miss marjoribanks mourning , and that the tenacity with which [she]88-miss marjoribanks clung to [[[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father 's house]417-her father 's house should yield to the changed state of affairs . This was so much the case , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla took heart to show [Mrs Rider]271-mrs rider all over it , and to point out all the conveniences to [her]88-miss marjoribanks , and even , with a sigh , to call [her]88-miss marjoribanks attention to the bell which hung over [the Doctor]326-the doctor 's bedroom door . "[4376-she] It breaks [my]0-i heart to hear it , " [Miss Marjoribanks]88-miss marjoribanks said ; "[4376-she] but still [Dr Rider]200-dr rider will find [it]4381-it a great convenience . " It was [a very nice house]6318-a very nice house ; and so [[the new Doctor]7816-the new doctor 's wife]8758-the new doctor 's wife , who had not been used to anything so spacious , was very willing to say ; and instead of feeling any grudge against [the man who was thus in every respect to take [[her]88-miss marjoribanks father]292-her father 's place]8759-the man who was thus in every respect to take her father 's place , so sweet are the softening influences of time and personal well - being , that [Lucilla]119-lucilla , who was always so good - natured , made many little arrangements for [their]4382-their comfort , and even left the carpets , which was a thing [nobody]4434-nobody could have expected of [her]119-lucilla , and which [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima did not scruple to condemn . "[200-dr rider] [They]4382-their are all fitted , " [Lucilla]119-lucilla said , "[4382-their] and if they were taken up they would be spoiled ; and besides , [we]4383-we could have no use for [them]4382-their at [Marchbank]85-marchbank . " It was a very kind thing to do , and simplified matters very much for [the Riders]218-the beverleys , who were not rich . But [Aunt Jemima]230-aunt jemima , in the background , could not but pull [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's sleeve , and mutter indistinct remarks about a valuation , which [nobody]4434-nobody paid any particular attention to at the moment , as there were so many things much more important to think of and to do . And the presents that came pouring in from [every quarter]8763-every quarter were enough to have made up for twenty carpets . [Lucilla]119-lucilla got testimonials , so to speak , from every side , and all [Carlingford]3-carlingford interested [itself]3-carlingford , as has been said , in all the details of the marriage , as if it had been [a daughter of its own]8764-a daughter of its own . "[119-lucilla] And yet it is odd to think that , after all , [I]0-i shall never be anything but [Lucilla Marjoribanks]119-lucilla ! " [she]119-lucilla said , in the midst of all [her]119-lucilla triumphs , with a certain pensiveness . If there could be any name that would have suited [her]119-lucilla better , or is surrounded by more touching associations , [we]4383-we leave it to [[her]119-lucilla other friends]4384-her other friends to find out ; for at the moment of taking leave of [her]119-lucilla , there is something consoling to [our]4383-we own mind in the thought that [Lucilla]119-lucilla can now suffer no change of name . As [she]119-lucilla was in the first freshness of [her]119-lucilla youthful daring , when [she]119-lucilla rose like the sun upon the chaos of society in [Carlingford]3-carlingford , so is [she]119-lucilla now as [she]119-lucilla goes forth into [the County]838-the county to carry light and progress there . And in this reflection there is surely comfort for [the few remaining malcontents]4386-the few remaining malcontents , whom not even [his]4387-his own excellent qualities , and [Lucilla]119-lucilla 's happiness , can reconcile to the fact that after all it was [Tom]117-tom .